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

Berry giant Driscoll’s has announced that its board of directors has elected Soren Bjorn, currently president of Driscoll’s of the Americas, as the company’s new CEO. read more

Grocery price inflation has fallen for the seventh month to its lowest rate since July 2022. read more

The joint administrators of glasshouse salad growers Madestein (UK) Ltd and Fresh Willow Ltd have instructed international real estate advisors, Savills, and specialist asset advisory company, SIA Group to jointly handle a sale of the companies’ freehold site
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The joint administrators of glasshouse salad growers Madestein (UK) Ltd and Fresh Willow Ltd have instructed international real estate advisors, Savills, and specialist asset advisory company, SIA Group to jointly handle a sale of the companies’ freehold site
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The popularity of California Prunes among UK consumers and healthcare professionals is set to be given a boost by renewed campaigns with British nutritionist Jo Travers and TV chef and author Peter Sidwell. read more

As pressure on South African rail and port operator Transnet mounts, there are indications that the government-owned conglomerate is going back to basics to improve performance. read more

Mercadona has partnered with robotic handling solutions specialist Cimcorp to implement an automated intralogistics system at its distribution centre in San Isidro, Spain. read more

Planasa has acquired the remaining 50 per cent stake in its Chinese subsidiary, Meiming, from Martin and Thomas Dabilly, giving it full ownership of the business. read more

Mercabarna’s mission to become a strategic point in the international flow of fresh food from southern Spain to the European market is bearing fruit. The Barcelona wholesale market has seen its exports of fruit and vegetables double since it set up the Mercabarna-Export Cluster in 2013. read more

Planasa has acquired the remaining 50 per cent stake in its Chinese subsidiary, Meiming, from Martin and Thomas Dabilly, giving it full ownership of the business. read more

New Zealand-based ag-tech startup Hectre has secured a further NZ$5m (US$3m) of investment in its latest round of funding led by deep-tech investor Nuance Connected Capital. read more

Streamlining on-farm compliance, an innovative ag-tech solution for Australia’s pineapple industry, and drone technology solutions in organic bananas are just some of the projects that have just been funded under the Queensland horticulture industry’s ‘Grow Your Field’ seed funding
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Streamlining on-farm compliance, an innovative ag-tech solution for Australia’s pineapple industry, and drone technology solutions in organic bananas are just some of the projects that have just been funded under the Queensland horticulture industry’s ‘Grow Your Field’ seed funding
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Albert Bartlett has partnered with British chef and TV presenter James Martin to create a new premium range of frozen potato products specifically targeted at chefs. read more

Red Tractor’s Greener Farms Commitment (GFC) will be available from 1 April 2024, the assurance scheme’s board has confirmed. read more

The burden that is placed upon suppliers by UK retailers is astounding and incredibly expensive. As a buyer, this was one of my biggest frustrations and it still is. Who picks up the cost? Clearly the expectation by the retailers is that it is picked up by the supplier, but that cost is just
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A new sustainability seal called Ecowoox will give fresh produce suppliers a “competitive edge” when trying to reach eco-conscious final consumers. read more