Apeel Sciences has appointed Luiz Beling as its new CEO. With over two decades of agriculture industry experience, his knowledge and skills in driving innovation and fostering strategic partnerships will be invaluable in steering the company into its next phase of growth, Apeel said. read more

Air-dried fruit and vegetable crips manufacturer Nim’s has reported a 20 per cent rise in turnover on the back of achieving ‘zero food waste’. read more

This includes efficient product searches, navigation through the store and personalised product suggestions. According to the company, the aim is to create a new shopping experience in stationary retail and to offer opportunities for individualisation.  read more

South African blueberry exports fell short of expectations in 2023, but industry leaders have stated that the rapidly expanding business is still on track for growth. read more

As Prime Minister Gabriel Attal announced on 21 February, the planned law on the future orientation of agriculture (PLOA) will take up the goal of agricultural and food sovereignty. In addition, agriculture is to be recognised as a fundamental interest of the nation and
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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

The world’s oldest consumer brand for fruit will soon no longer be visible to the general public after almost a century on the shelves. read more

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