Amazon has unveiled its first marketing campaign to promote its 'by Amazon' private label food range. Running until 29 October, the online giant’s adverts highlight the expansion of the range since its initial launch in 2021 – at the same time that Amazon opened its first Fresh store in the UK. read more

Earlier this year, the first harvest of Savorries sweet strawberry tomatoes took place in Ontario, Canada. It’s a tomato shaped like a strawberry. “In just a short amount of time, Savorries have already made a big impact on consumers,” says Danny Mucci, Managing Partner with Mucci Farms.
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The Crisis Committee of the Interprofessional Organization for Fruits and Vegetables of Andalusia (HORTYFRUTA) has decided to deactivate the extension of the rule for Andalusian green zucchini after verifying the improvement of the situation in recent days. The objective is to avoid market
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At the end of September, the Commission revealed the eight winners of the second edition of the EU Organic Awards. Much like last year’s edition, this year’s winners are various actors from the European organic sector who represent excellence along the organic value chain. The EU Organic
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OPTA Europe has called on EU legislators to oppose gene editing and support agroecology. In a position paper, the organisation wrote: “As the EU stands at a crossroads concerning the future of our food system, we invite lawmakers to stand firmly on the side of agroecology, which excludes gene
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Artificial intelligence can be used to make better predictions about changes in consumer demand. read more

The leading trade show for the global fresh produce business Fruit Logistica has started taking applications for its coveted annual Fruit Logistica Innovation Award (FLIA) and also for its very much in-demand Tech Stage presentation slots. read more

Sysco GB has kicked off a plan to offer comprehensive training on sustainability to all staff across its British businesses. read more

Producers in Italy expect a 15 per cent decrease in their national production this season compared with the previous year, due mainly to the impact of the disease known locally as moria according to new figures released by CSO Italy. And while an anticipated crop of 311,000 tons means Italy
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The Ecuadorean Banana Cluster gathered at last week’s Fruit Attraction in Madrid to highlight the country’s credentials as an ethical supplier and reiterate calls for European retailers to take a more proactive stance on the application of shared responsibility within the banana supply chain. read more

Vineyards are the fastest-growing edible agricultural crop sector in England, according to recent statistics issued by Defra. read more

September 2023 proved to be a rewarding month for Dole UK as the fresh produce provider brought home three awards in the space of two weeks. read more

Climate change and sustainability will be key topics at the Banana Time convention in Ecuador, as producers grapple with the huge challenge of El Niño. read more

Northern Irish potato packer and processer Wilson’s Country is investing £2 million in an anaerobic development (AD) system. read more

Almost half of agriculture business leaders (43 per cent) see AI and machine learning as key to the digital transformation of the sector, according to new research. read more

Fresno, California-based precision irrigation company WiseConn is to expand its operations into Europe through its subsidiary, WiseConn Europe. read more

Fairmiles 2.0 is to hold a stakeholder roundtable meeting in London on 15 December to engage policy makers from government and the private sector and agree steps to ensure there is a fair transition to net zero for developing country food producers. read more

Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, continues to support Pallacanestro Brescia as Silver Sponsor and as the club's Official Fruit Sponsor: a partnership and shared commitment, signed last sports season, that is being renewed
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Another company exhibiting at the 15th edition of Fruit Attraction 2023 was NSG, a research and testing company active in the strawberry and small fruit sector. For the Italian company, this is the fourth year in a row that it has participated in this important international event. As a partner
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