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Fruit Logistica welcomes the world
2023-02-08 15:00
The leading trade show for the global fruit and vegetable business has opened in Berlin for its most international edition ever today (8 February), with around 2,600 exhibitors from 92 countries and all parts of the fresh produce value chain.
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‘Clarify post-Brexit rules,’ Logistics UK urges government
2023-02-08 15:00
Business group Logistics UK is urging government to prioritise the needs of the logistics industry, as Parliament continues to debate the Retained EU Law bill.
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‘Transform food culture,’ says summit
2023-02-08 14:00
Investors attending Britain’s first ever food industry investment summit in London have called for government action to transform the way we grow, manufacture and eat food, to tackle Britain’s public health crisis and the food industry’s contribution to greenhouse gas emissions.
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Maersk reports on “extraordinary” 2022 financials
2023-02-08 13:00
Maersk has said that the previous year proved to be an “exceptionally strong” one for the company, as it reported on the best financial result in its history.
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IFPA releases State of the Industry Report
2023-02-08 10:00
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has released a new State of the Industry Report which showcases data, insights and outlooks to help the fresh produce industry as it prepares and plans for the challenges and opportunities of 2023.
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WayBeyond unveils Plant Balance Indicator
2023-02-08 05:00
WayBeyond has launched a new tool to help growers maintain optimal plant growth without any guesswork.
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Mission announces South African expansion
2023-02-08 03:00
Mission Produce has announced a joint venture with South African farming company ZZ2 Boerdery (ZZ2) private equity firm Criterion Africa Partners (CAP) to develop avocado production in South Africa.
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Agrograde partners with IG International
2023-02-07 23:00
Indian fresh produce company IG International and agri-tech start-up Agrograde have formed a joint venture, IG Agrograde.
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Understand the business better with Fruit Logistica’s free report
2023-02-07 15:00
Fruit Logistica’s latest annual trend report contains free and valuable information about the future of the fruit and vegetable industry, and what it means for your business.
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Brits rein in grocery spend
2023-02-07 12:00
British shoppers are reining in grocery spend post-Christmas, new retail figures show.
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Cash-strapped consumers turn to Lidl
2023-02-07 12:00
Savvy shoppers who are seeking to make savings on their groceries are turning their backs on premium priced supermarkets in favour of Lidl GB, the discounter claims.
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£2m investment for Fresh Direct
2023-02-07 11:00
Fresh Direct has invested £2m at its Bicester site on the back of a fourfold increase in production for its Fresh Kitchen brand.
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Andreas Sewing joins Enza Zaden as CSO
2023-02-07 11:00
Enza Zaden has announced that it has appointed Andreas Sewing as its new chief scientific officer, while he will also join the company’s management board.
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Chilean fruit sector on high alert as heatwave sparks wildfires
2023-02-07 11:00
Chilean fruit exporter association Asoex has expressed growing concern over hundreds of wildfires triggered by the heatwave engulfing large parts of the country.
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Salad supplier turns over new leaf in fight against waste
2023-02-07 07:00
One of the world’s largest suppliers of bagged salads, soups and ready-to-eat meals has reduced the margin for error in its daily sales forecast by 10,000 boxes.
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Key appointments at Piñata Farms
2023-02-07 07:00
Piñata Farms has appointed Gemma McCarthy as its general manager human resources, while Caroline Wight has joined the company as general manager of post-harvest operations.
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Queen Frozen Fruit inks durian deal
2023-02-07 06:00
Leading Thai durian exporter Queen Frozen Fruit has reached an agreement with a Chinese consortium for upwards of Bt10bn (US$297m) worth of fresh durian.
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Singrow launches climate resilient strawberry
2023-02-07 05:00
Singapore-based agri-genomics firm Singrow has unveiled a new, climate-resilient strawberry variety designed to be grown in tropical climates.
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IBO Summit programme revealed
2023-02-06 22:00
The International Blueberry Organization (IBO) has announced its programme for the upcoming IBO Summit, which will be held in Lublin, Poland on 3-6 July.
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Port International champions sustainable cucumbers
2023-02-06 20:00
Port International has highlighted its partnership with Hungarian cucumber producer Zeiler Hungária, one of several growers who are part of Port’s Exclusive Partner Farming programme.
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