This article was updated on Monday 26 February 2024 to reflect the fact that any phasing out of Fyffes in the UK and Ireland is not yet confirmed. read more

Helge Sparsoe, the chief executive officer of Fyffes, talks to Chris White about about how he plans to become a disruptor in the banana business with a new consumer brand called Trudi’s. But does the new brand spell the end of the Fyffes name that’s been part of the fresh fruit and vegetable
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The Leanri brand held a series of meetings with growers specialising in the cultivation of the premium mandarin to learn first-hand about their experience in managing the variety. read more

Fresh Del Monte has reported that its net sales and net income both fell in 2023, when compared with the previous year. read more

Root vegetables are not only extremely versatile and taste extremely good when prepared correctly, but also provide you with vitamins and other valuable nutrients such as iron, calcium and magnesium in winter. read more

The industry is expecting volumes to increase again this year. This could have an impact on the high prices that Peru was able to achieve due to the limited volume. read more

These cookery courses are held in every province. The students work together with a chef and learn how to prepare a tasty, healthy dish from various ingredients. They cut vegetables themselves, mix, garnish, bake and grill with the chef. Afterwards the
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It will take place on 6 March 2024 from 10 a.m. to approx. 12 noon. read more

South Africa’s blueberry exports fell short of expectations in 2023, but industry leaders have said the fast-expanding business is still on track for further growth. read more

South Africa’s blueberry exports fell short of expectations in 2023, but industry leaders have said the fast-expanding business is still on track for further growth. read more

According to QS, citing the BVL, the revocation is due to misuse of the authorisation by the distributor. read more

Peruvian breeder Inka’s Berries will add two new blueberry varieties to its growing portfolio this year. Abril Blue+ and Alessia Blue+ have been developed with genetics generated in Peru and with the support of Inka’s breeding partner, the University of Georgia, with whom it has a long
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Jo Sharp's team at Plant & Food Research plays a key role in modelling the plant community and growth in the understorey of orchards by studying the interface between the soils in an orchard and the plants growing on them. read more

Bloom Fresh said Avery’s dedication to the company and his goal to increase grape consumption worldwide has had a positive impact, and those goals are now at the forefront of the company’s mission. read more

SanLucar has published the latest issue of its Dreams magazine, setting out its corporate responsibility programme. read more

Costa Group has entered a new phase of ownership with a Paine Schwartz Partners-led consortium completing its acquisition of the leading Australian fresh produce company on 26 February 2024. read more

International berry brand The Fruitist has scored a major marketing goal after it secured a multi-year sponsorship deal with Major League Soccer team DC United. read more

Sainsbury’s has become the largest supermarket to launch a dedicated ‘Best of British’ page on its groceries website. read more

Vitacress Salads has undertaken an extensive tree planting project to create a new woodland habitat on its St Mary Bourne site near Andover in Hampshire. read more

The UK organic market has delivered its 12th year of positive growth despite global geo-political crises and the cost-of-living crisis at home, the Soil Association Certification’s 25th Organic Market Report 2024 has revealed. read more