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Coverage of Europe’s local and international fruit and vegetable suppliers, including news and analysis of key areas such as production, trade, exports, logistics, and research and development.
NIAB opens GreenTech Hub
New £11.3m horticulture research centre opens doors at NIAB’s East Malling site in Kent
Global Tomato Congress: Prominent aims to inspire consumers
With costs rising and spending getting tighter, the health, taste and affordability of fresh tomatoes should be highlighted
Organic farming on the rise in UK
More British farmers are converting to organic production in line with growing consumer demand, finds organic body Soil Association
Adriëlle Dankier named as new CEO of Nature’s Pride
Dutch importer confirms current chief executive officer Fred van Heyningen will step down as of 1 June
‘Best farmers’ at risk of going bust
High input costs and changing policies could force the ‘best farmers in England’ out of business, says charity
Belgian campaign launches in UK
Belgian produce marketers are targeting retail and foodservice companies in the UK with a message of high quality and sustainability
British strawberries sweet and plentiful as season gets underway
UK season begins weeks earlier than last year, with favourable weather boosting berries’ natural sugars
Birds Eye kicks off biodiversity campaign with giant wildflower artwork
Campaign seeks to educate nation on importance of biodiversity and impact of its loss, as well as what we can all do to help protect it, with 20,000 wildflower seed boxes up for grabs
South Africa’s Sharon Fruit harvest starts
The first containers shipped to Europe and airfreighted to the UK and the East have arrived
Countess of Wessex celebrates 30 years of LEAF
HRH The Countess of Wessex led celebrations for the organisation’s 30th anniversary in Warwickshire
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UK transport firms report rising costs
Seven in ten logistics operators report escalating costs as fuel prices soar, Logistics UK survey finds
Record first-quarter results for Maersk
Q1 saw the ”best earnings quarter ever” with growth across Ocean, Logistics and Terminals
Tesco solar powers new HGVs
Joint initiative between Tesco and Marshall Fleet Solutions puts 100 per cent solar powered refrigerated units on the road
Del Monte’s results hit by inflationary pressure
Despite higher Q1 sales year-on-year, the group’s operating income was hurt by rising costs
Logistics UK hunts for top transport managers
Logistics UK launches search for transport manager of the year
Port of Dover posts net-zero targets
The port has announced ambitious decarbonisation targets to deliver future success
LEAF releases Global Impacts Report
Report shows the role LEAF Marque certified businesses are playing in delivering more sustainable farming and food systems as farmers face up to the climate emergency
Logistics UK urges former HGV drivers to rejoin sector
Hundreds of spaces available on government-funded HGV refresher training courses, Logistics UK says
