Bloom Fresh International is the new name of the merged breeding operations of SNFL and IFG
Vertical farming business says achievement brings the company one step closer to supplying the major supermarkets
Report by Logistics UK highlights ‘urgent need’ to overhaul the Apprenticeship Levy in bid to resolve sector’s long-term skills shortage
Smart shade coating optimises growing conditions and reduces overheating, allowing a 34 per cent yield boost, according to Albotherm
Fruit, vegetable and flower sales rose 8 per cent in the first half of 2023, Portugal Fresh revealed
It wants EU to set up centralised system to log temperature readings to prove that cold treatment rules are being followed
Shipping group said it achieved “robust” half-year results in a weaker market environment
Extreme weather in southern Europe will reduce yields and make fresh fruit and vegetables more expensive in Britain, according to new study
Acknowledging the problem of worker exploitation is half the battle for fresh produce companies, according to Shayne Tyler who specialises in helping firms combat the scourge of modern slavery
The South African fruit sector will be closely watching this month’s BRICS summit in Johannesburg
Austrian group is a specialist in the supply of horticultural and crop protection products
Two food-waste-fighting firms join forces to create limited edition spirit made with out-of-spec cucumbers and apples
Fruit’s cognitive benefits are down to their antioxidant and phytochemical properties, which combat inflammation and potentially improve blood flow
Fepex reports that exports came to just under 360,000 tonnes in 2022, compared with imports of 7.4m tonnes
Max MacGillivray of BeanStalk Global explains why major infrastructure projects are needed to ensure a stable water supply for farming in the east of the UK
Government funding awarded to Australian vegetable industry to explore export opportunities in EU and UK
Marketing campaign aims to increase limited awareness of vegetable’s vitamin B content as people’s diet suffers during cost-of-living crisis
After drawing more than 350 people to this year’s event in Trentino, Prognosfruit is eyeing next year’s gathering in Hungary
Agricultural economist Graham Brookes explains why he supports a land-sparing approach as the best way of balancing food production and climate change mitigation
Report includes findings of recent Human Rights Impact Assessment as the group strives to ‘shape wellbeing for the world’
Turkish fig exporters report high quality for the upcoming Black Bursa season, with weather conditions currently remaining favourable
Event in London aims to boost trade between Spain and Britain and explore the potential for market growth in food and wine
Sunniest June for 66 years leaves British growers expecting a great-tasting crop, but volumes are set to contract after last year’s heat and a cooler spring
Second quarter financials at the logistics giant were “ahead of expectations”, with yearly financial outlook raised accordingly
CBS is in the spotlight again as the South African citrus industry points finger at EU’s position
Top names gather at Fruitnet’s new meeting point for the tropical and exotic fresh produce business.
Plans for SLIMERS initiative to be revealed at webinar on 15 August, with recruitment already underway for up to 30 ‘Slug Sleuths’
The UK’s fourth largest supermarket is offering quieter shopping hours in selected stores in a bid to be more inclusive of customers with invisible disabilities
Hospitality firms account for 10 per cent of UK businesses filing for administration in 2023, analysis reveals
The UK foodservice fresh produce wholesaler scoops six Great Taste Awards for range of products
EU apple crop 3.3 per cent lighter than last year, while pear production is down 12.9 per cent
Import checks on plant and animal products arriving from EU delayed for fifth time amid concerns that red tape will push up inflation
Compulsory food waste reporting will not be required of large UK food and drink companies until 2026 at the earliest, Government announces
There are significant opportunities for South African growers in the EU Green Deal, but they may also face formidable challenges
Leading fresh produce event considers potential major changes that are likely to shape the business over the next few years
Growers hail return to normal production and the reactivation of demand in August
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