The Efra Committee is preparing to take evidence as it seeks to establish how resilient the UK’s supply chain is. read more

He succeeds Steven Martina, who moved to Zespri in August. David Markowski has held various management positions at The Greenery since November 2019. During this time, he has held the positions of Director of Growers and Group Strategy Director. "As
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A new partnership between The Institute for Agriculture and Horticulture (TIAH) and Growing Kent & Medway is aiming to entice a new generation into a career in horticultural food and drink production. read more

Australian-owned, Indian cocopeat manufacturer Ecomix Australia – one of the supply partners under the umbrella of ProdOz International – has set its sights on global expansion.  read more

Scientists are developing a vaccine-like solution to arm Australian citrus growers with an effective way to combat citrus tristeza virus (CTV), a significant challenge for the Australian citrus industry. read more

Hamdy Fayed, chairman of Egyptian producer FATA Farms, says the development of new varieties, of stonefruit, table grapes and now blueberries, remains a top priority for the company. read more

Two of Anecoop’s cooperative members are to join forces to boost their competitiveness in the organics sector. Almeria-basedd Albentillas and Murcia’s Toñifruit have announced that they will integrate their social structure while retaining their individual legal identities. read more

Groceries code adjudicator Mark White has urged fresh produce suppliers to come forward and report any poor buyer behaviour at a time of tension with supermarkets. read more

Rijk Zwaan posted a net turnover of €593m in 2022/23, a rise of 11 per cent on the previous year. The company, which holds a 10 per cent share of the global vegetable breeding market, said the increase occurred in almost all active regions and across all crops. read more

Camposol Holding announced the appointment of Ricardo Naranjo Fernandez as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective from 6 November. His responsibilities will include strengthening the company’s financial structure to effectively execute the long-term strategy and provide necessary
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Greenland Group, the owner of Colombia’s Banacol, has issued a statement denying accusations that the banana company has been complicit in drug trafficking. read more

British farmers’ and growers’ role in feeding the nation and caring for the environment will be showcased on the streets of the City of London this weekend. read more

An agreement has been reached between Certis Belchim and Danish company, Novozymes, for the development and distribution of a new biorational fungicide product throughout the European crop protection market. read more

The winners of WWF and Tesco’s 2022 Innovation Connections Programme - many of whose work directly relates to fresh produce - have given an update their progress after working with leading Tesco suppliers. read more

The UK potato sector is gearing up for the British Potato Show on 22 and 23 November, promising networking opportunities, tech demos and seminars. read more

Three of South Africa’s leading fruit industry organisations say they remain “concerned” that the flow of produce exports out of Cape Town over the coming months will be hampered by logistical issues that continue to hamper the city’s port. read more

British retailer M&S has announced a strong half-year financial performance, reporting a 75.3 per cent rise in profit before tax and a 14.7 per cent increase in food sales for the 26 weeks to 30 September 2023 compared to the prior-year period. read more

The Processors and Growers Research Organisation (PGRO) has announced a change of format for the launch of its Descriptive List for peas and beans to encourage pulse growers to attend. read more

El Niño is having a major impact on Peru’s mango export season. Warm winter temperatures have resulted in very low levels of flowering, severely curtailing production volumes. read more

Symbol group Spar UK has announced three new director appointments at its Central Office in Harrow. read more