The leading trade show for the global fresh produce business Fruit Logistica has started taking applications for its coveted annual Fruit Logistica Innovation Award (FLIA) and also for its very much in-demand Tech Stage presentation slots. read more

Sysco GB has kicked off a plan to offer comprehensive training on sustainability to all staff across its British businesses. read more

The Ecuadorean Banana Cluster gathered at last week’s Fruit Attraction in Madrid to highlight the country’s credentials as an ethical supplier and reiterate calls for European retailers to take a more proactive stance on the application of shared responsibility within the banana supply chain. read more

Vineyards are the fastest-growing edible agricultural crop sector in England, according to recent statistics issued by Defra. read more

September 2023 proved to be a rewarding month for Dole UK as the fresh produce provider brought home three awards in the space of two weeks. read more

Climate change and sustainability will be key topics at the Banana Time convention in Ecuador, as producers grapple with the huge challenge of El Niño. read more

Northern Irish potato packer and processer Wilson’s Country is investing £2 million in an anaerobic development (AD) system. read more

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