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Although famed for its banana exports, not to mention a range of tropicals, Ecuador has lagged behind its Andean rivals when it comes to agreeing favourable EU trade tariffs. But all this looks set to change with the imminent signing of a new trade agreement

Former Olympic champion speed skater Bart Veldkamp has hung up his competition skates as he concentrates on coaching and nutrition. He will be at The Amsterdam Produce Show and Conference on November 3 and is keen to find out more about the produce scene as he launches his own exciting new food product to the market. […]

Raising awareness of the cost, both economic and environmental, of food waste is an important mission. A national initiative to bring an element of fun to the message is proving popular in the Netherlands

When asked if he had done any kind of market research when planning to launch his Model T, the first mass-produced automobile, it is said that Henry Ford responded, “If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses”

The Amsterdam Foodbank redistributes produce fit for consumption but not for sale to those in need rather than have it rejected into landfill. With investment in cold storage, the charity can accept more fresh donations

The Sustainability Zone will be a major focal point of the trade exhibition at The Amsterdam Produce Show and Conference on November 3, and Dutch-based sustainability driver IDH will lead the way, showcasing its core messages and highlighting not only the social and environmental benefits of creating sustainable supply chain solutions, but also the commercial […]

Exporters Santa Maria and Subsole believe there is market growth potential still to be realised in Europe and the UK, which they hope to exploit through the introduction of new varieties and the extended season offered by the country’s geography. Produce Business UK catches up with them ahead of the Chilean exporters’ visit to The […]

On the final day of The Amsterdam Produce Show and Conference (November 4, 2016) our retail tour host from London, Claire Powell, will be taking inquisitive show attendees on a fact-finding tour of the Dutch retail scene. Departing from the canal-side Hilton Hotel Apollolaan in downtown Amsterdam on a dedicated executive coach, participants can expect to arrive back […]