Produce Opportunities In A Circular Economy
Originally printed in the April 2018 issue of Produce Business. There is an age-old saying in The Netherlands: ‘Van een stuiver een dubbeltje maken.’ Literally… Read More
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Exploring The Moral, Social, And Legal Limits Of Trade
Originally printed in the March 2018 issue of Produce Business. Recently our company had a court case involving a restraint of trade and we won,… Read More
Food Of The Future: Folly Or Fact?
Originally printed in the February 2018 issue of Produce Business. When I arrived in The Netherlands in 1993, my culinary memories were filled with the… Read More
A More Resilient Supply Chain in Europe
Originally printed in the January 2018 issue of Produce Business. The European fresh produce sector is still one of the largest in the world, and… Read More
Predictions for Europe’s Fresh Produce Sector in 2018?
This time of the year, it is quite common to start making predictions as to what might happen in the next 12 months and what… Read More
What Do British Producers Need to Think About Post-Brexit?
The general industry wisdom is that post-Brexit, farmers around the United Kingdom will need to “up their game,” regardless of what deal with the rest… Read More
How ”ePhyto” Will Improve Global Fruit and Vegetable Trade
Phytosanitary certificates are the global markets’ entrance ticket for trade with plant products. These certificates ensure the documentation of compliance with the phytosanitary rules set… Read More
Could Takestock Become an eBay for Surplus Produce?
Waste is one of the biggest perils of the fresh produce industry. Trying to find a home for excess stock and unwanted produce before it’s… Read More
What Is Happening Beyond Brexit?
The whole issue of Brexit has become an all-consuming subject for many, not just in the fresh produce sector, but in the wider economy as… Read More
Immediate Action to Protect Food Trade
A U.K. think tank has warned governments must take immediate action to mitigate the risk of severe disruption at certain trade “chokepoints” around the world,… Read More