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NewsUnilever merges food business with McCormick
Merger will create ‘scaled, global powerhouse of flavour’ with revenues of $20 billion and portfolio of household food brands with vast produce buying power
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NewsEgypt shows promise as regional hub
Egypt’s strategic location has seen the country become an important link for fresh produce between the Mediterranean and the crisis-hit Gulf
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NewsEaster buoys sales but Middle East war set to reduce spend
Retail sales have risen ahead of the key trading period over Easter, but analysts predict shoppers will cut back when faced with rising prices
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NewsProduce prices ‘will rise’ due to Middle East conflict
Wholesalers are reporting shortages of Israeli produce and warn ‘extreme costs’ will be passed on, as inflation is expected to hit homegrown salad veg and retail food prices within six weeks
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NewsSyngenta invests £100m in UK crop protection research hub
The new biotech and research centre will bring together 300 scientists working with cutting-edge AI technology to fast-track new crop protection products
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NewsGulf chaos continues as Lebanon under fire
The US-Israeli war on Iran has created an unpredictable situation across the Middle East, with ports and airports temporarily closing and vessels remaining stranded
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NewsCN Seeds ‘shocked but glad’ following news of Tozer JV
Commercial director Ian Botes says further acquisitions of breeders by growers are ‘unlikely’ after ‘surprise’ JV acquisition of veg seed competitor
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NewsDutch supermarkets run low on berries and veg
Recent adverse weather in Spain and Morocco has apparently left a number of retailers in the Netherlands short of supply
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NewsNCGM tenants unveil clock in honour of Gary Marshall
Dedication of Marshall as longstanding Covent Garden Tenants Association chairman recognised in nod to the time spent representing tenants
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NewsSwissport opens first UK perishables centre at Heathrow
New centre features temperature controlled handling areas and a Border Inspection Post to enable processing of imports of fresh produce and seafood
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NewsImport Promotion Desk shows off exotic range in Berlin
IPD partner companies from South America and Africa will highlight a diverse selection of exotic fruit and vegetables at Fruit Logistica in February
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AnalysisAnalysis: Health will become ‘a lifestyle aim’
Healthy lifestyles, affordability and leadership on sustainabilty among key 2026 trends forecast for UK shoppers and grocery retail, according to IGD
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NewsMaersk encouraged by Gaza peace process
The shipping giant has announced plans to resume shipping routes through the Red Sea and Suez Canal “as soon as conditions allow”
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NewsStart-ups invited to apply for regen farm ‘match-making’ scheme
Pitch Up! scheme positions farms as business incubators with new food or rural business start-ups invited to apply for innovative circular economy tenancies
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NewsFresh Direct ingredient arm unveils new collection
New range from Fresh Direct-owned Wild Harvest includes black truffle and other premium ingredients aimed at chefs seeking top quality
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NewsFischer Farms appoints sales director to new tech division
Vertical farming company’s new tech arm will manufacture scalable and efficient ‘grow containers’ for deployment worldwide
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NewsVertical Future in administration after losses widen
Ag-tech company that opened eight vertical farms across the UK has appointed administrators after heavy losses and failure to secure more funding
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NewsFischer Farms achieves top BRC food safety grade
The company behind one of the world’s largest vertical farms has achieved the highest possible grade in its first BRC food safety audit, marking a significant milestone for the business
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NewsDelhi Chief Minister orders modernisation of city’s produce markets
Delhi’s Chief Minister has instructed officials to modernise the city’s wholesale produce markets, promising ‘no shortage’ of funds to transform facilities that handle thousands of tonnes of fresh produce daily
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NewsOnly three weeks left to register as an exhibitor for Fruit Logistica 2026
Returning to Berlin on 4-6 February 2026, the leading trade show for the global fresh produce business offers new formats, high-level networking, and unmissable global reach