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New CEO at Soil Association Certification
Soil Association Certification has appointed Dominic Robinson as its new chief executive officer, replacing the retiring Martin Sawyer
Dole reports on first-quarter financial results
Executive chairman Carl McCann says the company is pleased with its Q1 results
Tribelli peppers seduce European foodies
Following the success of the first Tribelli Grill Party in Berlin, the sweet pepper brand will appear at next month’s Taste of London food festival
Sun World partners with WSU to develop early cherry varieties
Collaboration will accelerate the breeding and release of improved varieties for the US and global markets
Gene-edited tomatoes could offer new source of vitamin D
Scientists at the UK’s John Innes Centre have created a tomato rich in vitamin D
Bayer makes Zero Hunger Pledge
More than half of US$160m pledge to end global hunger invested in vegetable seeds and R&D support for smallholder farmers
Provid Peru joins SHAFFE
The Peruvian Table Grape Association become latest organisation to join the organisation as its membership continues to grow
Royal debuts first sanguine blood nectarines on the market
The nectarines, which have an attractive red flesh and skin, will be available from this week
CMR welcomes CBCC delegation
Company highlights its state-of-the-art operation during visit by the Catalan-Brazil Chamber of Commerce to its Barcelona HQ
Lona acquires stake in The Unlimited Group
Leading South African fresh produce companies join forces combining 8m cartons of import and export volume
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GreenTech names Innovation Award contenders
Next month’s GreenTech Amsterdam exhibition shines a spotlight on the latest sustainable innovations in the business with its Innovation Award and Concept Award
New tech improves Jupiter’s grapefruit quality
New washing technology at group’s Limpopa-based packhouse is already paying dividends
EU halts plans for cold treatment on RSA citrus imports
Spanish lobby group accuses Commission of betrayal after it withdraws key vote on new rules
BayWa invests in dried fruit and nut business
Group’s business unit Cefetra takes majority stake in Hamburg-based Heinrich Brüning
Battle lines drawn for shipping rate confrontation
South African citrus growers seek cooperation with other industries to get control of produce shipping and counter steep freight increases
Dutch companies come together for US apple project
Collaboration with Michigan State University explores the applications of precision agriculture for cultivating several apple varieties in the US
Greenyard signs real estate transaction
Move is made with a view to long-term refinancing and room for growth, company says
Afrucat confirms dire stonefruit forecast
More than 70 per cent shortfall in peaches and nectarines, while plums, cherries and apricot volumes also set to see significant contraction
FPC Fresh Awards go global
The Fresh Produce Consortium is encouraging broader international participation at its FPC Fresh Awards 2022
Gulf anticipation for Pakistani mango season
Demand is high ahead of the arrival of Pakistani mangoes in the UAE, with production volumes down due to severe weather conditions