Executive chair Richard Walker says he wants to advocate for customers and colleagues and narrow the gap between government and British high streets
The UK discounter will remove and recycle pineapple crown prior to sale
Products shows strong efficacy against all life stages of key pests in lab and field trials
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The group said it was confident Sosef’s “extensive experience and innovative vision” would drive the division to new heights
Eight members elected at the organisation’s recent AGM
Real-terms market growth expected to continue at lower level throughout 2025-26
Port wins Best Global Seaport at the Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain Awards
Lilibet, an early bicoloured variety developed by Italian group CIV, is described as easy to grow, excellent in terms of shelf-life, and great to eat
The new paper-based, co-branded packaging has been developed by Westfalia Fruit
New facility in the Dutch soft fruit heartland around Breda promises to enhance breeding company’s berry R&D potential
Industry’s leading trade fair and Generalitat Valenciana hold joint event for region’s producers
Sorma says its LCP-128A weighing machine eases labour costs and cuts out overweight table grape packs
New Zealand government initiative aims to raise awareness of country’s highly innovative agritech sector and support UK farmers as they transition to environmentally based support payments post-Brexit
Move follows failure of initial talks to find a mutually agreed solution
Worldwide Fruit’s head of technical Willie Wood believes new technology is about to remove all subjectivity from fresh produce quality control
Growers say they will prioritise the national market this season due to shortfall
Company’s sales volume set to rise by 10 per cent, despite challenging market conditions
The initiative aims to save an estimated 234 tonnes of plastic packaging per year
The Welsh arm of the NFU launched a food and farming campaign in Cardiff to champion domestic produce
Ample Marketplace supports UK growers to make the most of their crop and tackle food waste
Used in Spain for grapes since 2016, it will now be permitted for a wide range of fruits and vegetables
Marketing experts share top tips for fresh produce branding at the FPJ’s outdoor festival in Evesham
Longer transit times due to disruptions in the Red Sea are a major issue for all traders in the Middle East region, but reshipments through Dubai appear to be growing as a result, says Hani Ayloush of Fruit Line Trading
Food and drink supply chain calls on next government to secure future of British food
Laura Fry, consumer insight director for produce, gave Festival of Fresh delegates an overview of the key trends driving retail sales
The European cooperatives are aiming for optimal product availability, better value for growers and greater flexibility, with the establishment of a Union of Producer Organisations considered the first step
The seasonal spuds will be available at Tesco stores and online from 24 June
Suppliers from the Belgian region have identified Norway as a major opportunity to sell more fresh produce including berries and pears
Organisation said it engaged in fruitful discussions with the sector on importance of certification
Ammeraal Beltech’s food-grade synthetic belt with anti-stick and anti-starch properties makes cleaning easier and ensures a longer lifespan
Chris and David discuss the application and rapid development of new technologies and their transformative impact on the supply chain
The final panel of this year’s Festival of Fresh saw industry leaders talk tech innovation, productivity and profitability
Agrifood companies are well used to tracking key performance indicators. The reality is they now need to monitor sustainability performance closely too
Fepex reveals that export volume for the month climbed 14 per cent on 2023, with value up 10 per cent
Nationwide boss Tim O’Malley was unflinching in his assessment of the financial struggles at AH Worth Group business QV Realisations