Packaging : alternatives to plastic
- 19/07/2024
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News
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Packaging : alternatives to plastic The COLEAD Market Insights department keeps an eye through the FFM+ programme, on trends and innovations at major trade shows, and one of the hot topics is sustainable packaging. Forthcoming regulatory changes are driving innovation, as seen at Fruit Logistica (Germany), Macfrut (Italy) and the recent Empack (Belgium). Discover cutting-edge alternatives to plastic such as cellulose, thermobonded packaging, laser-printed labels on produce and waterproof recyclable paper solutions, highlighting the industry’s slow but steady shift… +A new biopesticide is now available in Kenya
- 19/07/2024
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News
A new biopesticide is now available in Kenya A new bioprotection product; HALT NEO 5% WP (Bacillus thuringiensis sub-species kurstaki 32000 IU/mg) has been officially registered by the Kenyan Regulatory Authority, Pest Control Products Board (PCPB), under Reg No: PCPB(CR)1959 for control of the False codling moth (FCM) on Sweet Pepper. This registration which is a result of field trials supported by COLEAD through the NExT Kenya and FFM SPS programmes, in collaboration with a Kenyan plant protection product… +Results of a GCFP survey
- 19/07/2024
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News
Results of a GCFP survey The Global Coalition of Fresh Produce (GCFP) , a collaboration of global fresh produce associations, recently conducted its second annual survey to assess the impact of rising production and trading costs on fresh fruit and vegetable suppliers. The survey included 88 respondents from various sectors including growers, shippers, packers, wholesalers, distributors and other supply chain partners in Asia, the Americas, Europe, Africa and Oceania. Note that more than 50% of the respondents are producers… +Launch Workshop for the STDF Project in Senegal
- 03/07/2024
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News
Launch Workshop for the STDF Project in Senegal On 6th June 2024, the new project “Strengthening phytosanitary capacity to promote exports of horticulture products from Senegal” was officially launched in Dakar. Funded by the STDF and implemented by COLEAD, this project aims to strengthen Senegal’s phytosanitary system in partnership with the Senegalese Ministry of Agriculture, represented by the Directorate of Plant Protection. The project, which will last for three years, revolves around four main areas: Revising the legal framework,… +MANGO-SO in Burkina Faso: a business success story based on the development and certification of processed coconuts and mangoes
- 02/07/2024
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News
MANGO-SO in Burkina Faso: a business success story based on the development and certification of processed coconuts and mangoes. MANGO-SO, founded in 2001, is a Burkina Faso company specialising in the drying of mangoes and coconuts. 90% of its dried mango production is exported directly to the European Union (Germany, Sweden, Italy), while the rest is sold locally to another company for marketing. The entire production of dried coconuts is destined for Germany. MANGO-SO is HACCP and BIO certified… +Kenya, Vegpro: an example of the successful implementation of an internal training unit
- 02/07/2024
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News
Kenya, Vegpro: an example of the successful implementation of an internal training unit. Vegpro Kenya, one of the country’s largest horticultural producers and exporters, has made significant progress in strengthening its internal training capacity. As a major producer of fruit, vegetables and flowers and a major employer in the region, Vegpro has long recognised the importance of training and capacity building for food safety, compliance and performance. However, the investment required for external training was a significant challenge. To… +COLEAD’s first development project in São Tomé and Príncipe (coco value chain)
- 02/07/2024
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News
COLEAD’s first development project in São Tomé and Príncipe (coco value chain). Following a meeting with VALUDO at Biofach, COLEAD received its first application for support from São Tomé and Príncipe through the FFM+ programme in 2023. This project is an important step for COLEAD in its commitment to support sustainable agri-food systems in ACP (Africa, Caribbean and Pacific) countries. Following a Sustainability Assessment (SAS) to identify key challenges and gaps, a tailor-made action plan was developed to benefit… +BENIN: a new innovative Africa-EU university-private sector partnership for sustainable pineapple production
- 01/07/2024
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News
BENIN: a new innovative Africa-EU university-private sector partnership for sustainable pineapple production. Pineapple production is at the heart of export diversification in Benin. However, the depletion of soil nutrients and high energy requirements for pineapple juice production challenge its sustainability. Within an independent research project funded by VLIRUOS (Belgian government), a pioneering project in Benin aims to address these challenges through an innovative and collaborative approach, optimising the use of underutilised pineapple crop residues and processing them through… +INDIA: Evolution and impact of EU regulation on the agenda at meeting with Indian exporters
- 01/07/2024
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News
INDIA: Evolution and impact of EU regulation on the agenda at meeting with Indian exporters. Upcoming EU regulations and their implications for Indian Food & Agri Exports were the primary focus of a workshop organised in Antwerp on June 20 by the Federation of Indian Export Organisations with the support of the Belgian Embassy and COLEAD through its Agrinfo programme. The workshop was part of a series of meetings between Indian, Belgian and Dutch food businesses seeking to expand… +Continued strengthening of the technical capacity of the contracting parties to adopt the IPPC effectively and efficiently
- 01/07/2024
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News
Continued strengthening of the technical capacity of the contracting parties to adopt the IPPC effectively and efficiently. The Implementation and Capacity Development Committee (IC) met from 13-17 May 2024 in Rome, Italy, to discuss strategies of enhancing the technical capacity of contracting parties to effectively and efficiently adopt the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) and implement plant health standards. The IC is one of the subsidiary bodies of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM), the IPPC’s main governing body.… +