Brakes has launched a British Food Fortnight campaign to help chefs capitalise on the growing trend towards seasonal British ingredients. read more

Agri-tech research and development business B-hive Innovations is embarking on a new collaborative project that aims to reduce the risk of potato bruising and develop technologies that could cut supermarket waste. read more

Citrus Australia has said it is ”closely monitoring” a biosecurity import risk analysis being conducted on fresh pomelo fruit from Vietnam. read more

Global vegetable breeding company Rijk Zwaan has announced the full speaker line-up for its Leafy Hydroponics Event, which takes place on 5 September in Hong Kong in conjunction with Asia Fruit Logistica (6-8 September).  read more

South African avocados have been granted access to China after a new agreement was signed at the Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) summit. read more

New Zealand retailer Countdown, a subsidiary of Australia’s Woolworths Group, has commenced its rebrand to Woolworths Supermarkets New Zealand with Countdown Bethlehem the first store to make the switch. read more

The International Blueberry Organization (IBO) has unveiled its 2023 State of the Global Blueberry Industry Report. read more

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UK hospitality job vacancies could temporarily be filled by under-30s from a select list of countries under a new short-term visa scheme, according to press reports. read more

A campaign led by Conservative MP Luke Evans championing British produce has attracted support from over 100 politicians, reports The Telegraph. read more

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British Apples & Pears Ltd (BAPL) has announced an expansion of its existing Farming Innovation Pathways feasibility project to analyse the impact of British apples on the environment. read more

A container ship retrofitted with giant, rigid sails embarked on its maiden voyage yesterday (21 August), testing new technology that could bring cutting-edge wind propulsion to commercial cargo shipping. read more

A container ship retrofitted with giant, rigid sails embarked on its maiden voyage yesterday (21 August), testing new technology that could bring cutting-edge wind propulsion to commercial cargo shipping. read more

JD.com and the southern Thai province of Chumphon have announced new centralised durian harvesting collaboration, the first of its kind between a Chinese company and the southern durian-producing region of Thailand. read more

Australian students are set to get a healthy boost following the launch of a national initiative to get more vegetables on school lunch menus and transform students’ attitudes toward getting their daily serves. read more

Sun World has announced the appointment of two global licensing directors to lead the company’s commercial activities and staff, as well as the appointment of three new regional managers. read more

The world’s first methanol-powered container ship docked in Egypt last week (15 August) en route to Denmark from South Korea. read more

Multinational avocado supplier Westfalia has opened its first avocado ripening centre in India, a market it describes as “exciting” and packed with potential. read more

Haith Group, the UK’s leading manufacturer of potato handling equipment, has announced it will launch several new products at this year’s British potato industry event BP2023. read more