Vertical farm GrowUp made losses of £3.7mn before administration sale agreed
Kent-based supplier of vertically-grown leafy salads was sold before Christmas to a new private equity subsidiary, with new documents revealing company’s financial performance
Vertical farm GrowUp made losses of £3.7mn before administration sale agreed
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Orsero Group confirms intention to enter US market ‘soon’
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Fruitnet Berry Congress returns to London
Leading global event for the berry business brings a broad array of supply chain partners – including retailers and suppliers – together for two days of talks, networking and study tours
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Tomato experts gathered in the Spanish city of Malaga this week for Fruitnet Tomato Congress, a two-day event highlighting the big future challenges facing the category, as well as the opportunities and solutions for businesses
Fruitnet Tomato Congress looks to the future of tomatoes
On 11-12 November in Malaga, Spain, essential event focuses on how the fresh tomato business can cope with future challenges like climate change, labour challenges, and evolving consumer demand
Technology
AI is changing everything… Are you ready for it?
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DS Smith's Romanian tomato partnership replaces plastic packs with cardboard
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Sustainability
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CSIF questions French measure on suspension of imports
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Packaging
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Israeli potato exports on the decline
Finalists revealed for Fruit Logistica Innovation Awards 2026
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Events
Macfrut: much more than a trade fair
A year-long journey through the global fresh produce supply chain culminates in Rimini on 6-8 May
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Perfectly ripened kiwis with Softripe
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Egypt sends 30 exhibitors to Macfrut
The Italian fresh produce exhibition is set to host a special Egyptian pavilion, organised by Expolink, the Egyptian Exporters Association