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South Africa’s table grape harvest is on target
While volumes look set to beat initial forecasts, shipments are behind those seen at the same point of the previous campaign
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Fruit Logistica Innovation Award nominees unveiled
In addition to the prestigious prize, Fruit Logistica is also introducing a new technology-focused award
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English veg volumes hit by flooding
Various winter vegetables have been badly affected by flooding across England, with Nationwide Produce reporting shortages
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Defra announces SFI changes including increased payments
Changes to the Sustainable Farming Incentive for 2024 to include higher payments and new options such as support for precision farming
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Flamingo co-founder Richard Evans knighted
Former boss of Flamingo Horticulture recognised by King Charles for contributions to business, sport and charity in Kenya and the UK
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OFC report explores how ‘broken’ food supply chains can be fixed
Recent global and climatic events have caused a risk-versus-reward imbalance that is forcing farmers out of production. Retailers need to share more of the burden, report argues
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IPD promotes organic produce from emerging suppliers at Fruit Logistica
The Import Promotion Desk will present around 40 producers from South America, Africa and Ukraine in Berlin as it aims to connect buyers to new trading partners
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Fairtrade initiative to help UK retailers collaborate on sustainability
Sustainability initiative created by the Fairtrade Foundation has become the first of its kind in the UK to go through the Competition and Markets Authority’s new open-door policy for green agreements between businesses
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Tim O’Malley becomes FareShare trustee
Group managing director of Nationwide Produce to chair redistribution charity’s food committee
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Mission reports on mixed set of results as 2023 comes to a close
Fourth quarter sees ”improved top and bottom-line performance” while overall net loss for the full year is lower
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NCGM supplier donates 3.5 tonnes of fresh produce to Crisis UK
Rushton’s at New Covent Garden Market donates fruit and veg to help feed London homeless over Christmas
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New farm shop ‘creates a destination’ for West Midlands shoppers
Birmingham Market traders Mark and Paul Tate want to capitalise on post-Covid changes to shopping behaviour among the over-65s
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Hennie du Toit is the new chief executive of Dutoit Group
Leading South African fruit grower and marketer announces its next leader, taking over from Pieter du Toit
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Francis Kint named as new Greenyard CEO
Kint, who is currently managing director of the frozen segment, will succeed co-chief executives Hein Deprez and Marc Zwaaneveld on 1 January 2024
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North Carolina sweet potatoes strive to elevate EU position
The state’s Sweetpotato Commission has initiated research to understand opportunities in its key European export markets
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Oppy brings in Red Passion kiwifruit from Europe
Group says it is expanding its kiwifruit offer in North America by importing the fruit from Greece and Italy
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New cold treatment facility to boost Port of Wilmington imports
A newly certified facility at Rocky Point in North Carolina has been opened by Lewis Nursery and Farms and its subsidiary American Blueberries
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Strong pre-Christmas market for Southern African grapes predicted
As arrivals of Southern African grapes in Europe and the UK increase, there are expectations that the current strong market will continue into the new year
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Florida citrus shows stability in final forecast of 2023
Orange volumes are unchanged with grapefruit and specialty citrus increasing on the October forecast, the USDA reveals
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Maersk to deploy first large methanol-enabled vessel
The first of 18 large methanol-enabled vessels currently on order will enter service on the Europe-Asia string in February