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News updates for the UK fresh produce business.
Sysco GB celebrates sustainability success
The foodservice supplier scoops major sustainability award for waste management
Government pays out £57.5mn for flood recovery
Veg growers among those receiving payments for land-recovery activities
Branston reveals its SBTI net-zero targets
Potato supplier plans to be net zero across its value chain by 2050, with milestones along the way
Positive feedback for Sinclair’s compostable label
Labelling company Sinclair says its new T55 certified compostable label has generated global interest, and calls on stakeholders to get behind an education and awareness campaign
New PGRO app boosts growers’ diagnostic arsenal
Pea and bean growers will benefit from a range of dedicated features
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Fruitbox 110 · Gary Marshall, New Covent Garden Market
Gary and Chris champion the value of the wholesale market and look to the future of the business
Fruitbox 108 · Carlo Magni & Louise Beard, Forward Insight
Chris, Carlo and Louise consider the consumers of tomorrow, the choices they will make and how we can develop fresh produce that will appeal to them
Fruitbox 107 · David Kat, Neolithics
Chris and David discuss the application and rapid development of new technologies and their transformative impact on the supply chain
North Carolina eyes sweet potato export growth in Europe
The North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission is ramping up production for the UK and other European markets for 2025
Rise of Egypt’s juicing industry likely to impact European citrus market
With issues in the Red Sea disrupting Egyptian exports to Asia, analysts had been predicting a glut of oranges on the European market, but the opening of new juicing facilities in Egypt could significantly ease the pressure
Veg taking centre stage in meat-alternative meals, says Tesco
Supermarket reports a 600,000 increase in veg-led dishes sold in the past year
CPB uses tech to boost prune engagement
California Prune Board takes prune orchards to global audiences via virtual reality project
‘Five times as many’ farm businesses will be affected by IHT changes
Central Association of Agricultural Valuers says government has missed the mark with its calculations
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Aldi donates thousands of Christmas lunches to low-income areas
Discounter is donating meals through its partnership with surplus food redistributor Company Shop Group
Angus Soft Fruits marks 30 years at annual conference
Scotland’s leading berry supplier hosted its yearly conference this month, celebrating 30 years of business and assessing the best path forward for its growers and partners
Sysco GB celebrates Purpose Month with volunteering boost
Staff from across the group donated their services to food redistribution charities as part of company-wide mission
Proexport showcases Murcia’s produce in UK
Visitors to Good Food Show Winter in Birmingham learn about wide range of fruits and vegetables the region offers
Aldi dishes up festive cheer with free meals
The discounter is donating thousands of Christmas lunches to low-income communities via Company Shop Group
Hex River grape grower celebrates milestone
New varieties are one of the major reasons for the longevity of Hex table grape producer Leon Viljoen
Allan Leighton returns to Asda as executive chair
Retail grandee is a former chief executive of the supermarket
Labour Party ‘not trusted by rural voters’ - NFU poll
NFU cranks up its criticism of government IHT changes with new poll showing the public back farmers
Barfoots expands UK butternut production
British grower scales up UK butternut squash production thanks to successful Sakata seed variety
City Harvest praises farmer commitment to feeding the nation
The food redistribution charity collected over six tonnes of food donated by protesting farmers in London this week