The cross-party parliamentary Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee is calling on Westminster to set statutory targets on UK soil health and put it on the same footing as water and air quality within government climate change policy. read more

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has today (5 December) released data for October 2023 global air cargo markets, indicating the third consecutive month of stronger year-on-year demand. read more

The Soil Association is calling for urgent government action to help improve UK soils as the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRA) publishes a report to conclude its inquiry into soil health today (5 December). read more

The Soil Association is calling for urgent government action to help improve UK soils as the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRA) publishes a report to conclude its inquiry into soil health today (5 December). read more

An early season experiment by South African logistics operator GoGlobal, in association with shipping line MSC, to ship Namibian and South African grapes through the port of Walvis Bay in Namibia has been a success. read more

In a joint statement, the CEOs called on the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to create the legal conditions for a faster transition to environmentally friendly fuels. read more

Fedefruta warned that in parts of Curicó, an important production region, some orchards may only yield 20% to 40% of the expected harvest due to storms and unexpected rainfall. The varieties most affected are Royal Dawn and Santina. read more

Take-home grocery sales are set to surpass £13 billion for the first time ever this December, industry analyst Kantar expects. read more

Some of those involved explain exactly what the project was about: "We want to create a courgette Bolognese that is resistant to the most common plant diseases and at the same time research innovative solutions in the field of environmentally friendly packaging
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Driscoll’s is gearing up for the upcoming Sweetest Batch strawberry season with the Tasmanian-grown berries set to hit Australian shelves in December 2023. read more

China: Fresh Deciduous Fruit Annual report recently released by the US Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA) forecasts imports of apples and grapes will decrease in the 2023/24 season.    read more

South Africa still finds itself in a dire situation with ports across the country, according to Jacques du Preez, trade and markets at industry body Hortgro. read more

South Africa still finds itself in a dire situation with ports across the country, according to Jacques du Preez, trade and markets at industry body Hortgro. read more

Chile’s early cherry production will be down by 50 per cent, according to the latest forecast released by Fedefruta. This revises its earlier estimate that 30 per cent of the early crop would be lost due to split fruit and points to a total export crop of below 80m cartons. read more

SPAR UK has donated £250,000 to FareShare following an announcement in September that it had partnered with the food redistribution charity to launch its Giving One Million Meals campaign. read more

The chief executive officers of leading global shipping lines issued a joint declaration at COP 28 calling for an end date for fossil-only powered newbuilds. read more

In a landmark development for British agriculture, a campaign championing the plight of small-scale British farmers against supermarket giants is now set for a Parliamentary debate. read more

In a letter to the EU Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed, Plant Health Division, the Citrus Growers' Association (CGA) stated that investigations this season have revealed a number of false positive test results and incorrect notifications.
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A total of 395,889 tonnes were exported, of which 15.5 % were clementines, 43.7 % mandarins, 23.7 % oranges and 17.1 % lemons. read more

According to the company, the investment volume amounts to 60 million euros. The new building complex with a floor area of 27,500 m² comprises a production area of 18,000 m², a logistics area of 9,500 m² and around 3,750 m² for offices, canteen and social rooms on the first floor.
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