International vegetable breeder BASF believes it has taken an important step in the fight against ToBRFV with the launch of a highly resistant new cherry vine tomato called Vitalion. read more

Australia-based agricultural company United Exports has said that production of its Ozblu Magica variety is standing strong in Peru, despite the significant impact of El Niño on the country’s blueberry crop. read more

Australia-based agricultural company United Exports has said that production of its Ozblu Magica variety is standing strong in Peru, despite the significant impact of El Niño on the country’s blueberry crop. read more

Australia-based agricultural company United Exports has said that production of its Ozblu Magica variety is standing strong in Peru, despite the significant impact of El Niño on the country’s blueberry crop. read more

CMI Orchards has announced a new, refreshed look for its Kiku apple brand. The updated look will be implemented across all boxes and bags, with artwork delivering emphasis on Kiku’s unique flavour attributes and sweetness. read more

Perfection Fresh has marked 45 years in the fresh produce industry with anniversary celebrations in October 2023. read more

Fairtrade International has launched a major new initiative as it strives to deliver decent incomes for workers on Fairtrade certified banana plantations across the world. read more

Fairtrade International has launched a major new initiative as it strives to deliver decent incomes for workers on Fairtrade certified banana plantations across the world. read more

Zespri’s kiwifruit harvest from the Northern Hemisphere is set to exceed previous sales volumes with the strong harvest supporting its efforts to deliver 12-month supply in key markets, maintain brand presence and shelf space and support New Zealand and offshore grower returns. read more

Produce software provider Radford Software hopes to expand its profile in the US as it exhibits for the first time at The Global Produce and Floral Show on 19-21 October. read more

Catering giant Sodexo has announced its latest food waste reduction figures to mark the UN’s International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction. read more

Halls has acquired a stake in Infuseo, a French start-up manufacturing prepared ripe-and-ready avocado products for the foodservice channel. read more

Minette Batters has confirmed she will be stepping down from her role as NFU president in February 2024, reports The Grocer. read more

The III International Symposium on Carrot and Other Apiaceae is fast approaching and York will host this year’s event entitled ‘A Taste of Things to Come’. read more

Thames Freeport is celebrating £600m of private sector investment committed to the project in its first two years, which is resulting in the creation of over 1,000 news jobs throughout the region. read more

New WRAP data on food redistribution reveals that chilled and frozen foods saw the highest growth as the UK redistributed 27 per cent more food in 2022 than the year before. read more

Nineteen innovative projects developing automation and robotic technologies will receive a share of £12.5 million in government funding to boost productivity, food security and sustainable farming practices, Defra farming minister Mark Spencer announced yesterday (28 September). read more

Italian apple consortium Vog is inviting consumers to join it on a culinary journey as it kicks off the 2023/24 campaign for Marlene apples with the Royal Gala variety. read more

Problems at South Africa’s ports and a declining rail service are an annual problem for the country’s exporters, and it seems that these problems will continue in the coming season. read more

Global logistics giant DP World today (28 September) announced its latest milestone at London Gateway with the arrival of the first vessel under a new South America shipping service, boosting the UK’s global connectivity. read more