All News articles – Page 132
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NewsPromise of opportunity for South African agriculture
The first budget speech from South Africa’s new minister of agriculture John Steenhuisen sets a positive tone
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NewsNationwide adds Tenderstem Purple to foodservice offer
The fresh produce supplier inks deal to distribute purple-sprouting broccoli brand to UK foodservice customers
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NewsBAPL calls for plastic packaging taskforce
A new BAPL report into fresh-produce plastic-packaging highlights need for pan-industry approach
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NewsPremier Fresh Australia appoints Kerry Smith as independent chair
Smith joins as director and independent chair following recent ownership update
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NewsBerries Australia welcomes Jesse White to its export team
White takes on the general manager – Asia role with extensive experience across international trade
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NewsSustainable businesses using cutting-edge tech awarded £500k
The funding will be used to commercialise prototypes that detect diseases and control pests using robotics and AI
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NewsThx! names Jay Guzman as VP, growth & gratitude
In his newly created role he will expand the Thx!’s retail and distribution partners worldwide
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NewsFirst South African avocados head to Japan
A new chapter begins for South African avocados in the east with the shipment of the first container to Japan this week
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NewsASPMI appoints Jeff Smutny as executive director
Smutny brings more than 30 years’ experience in global marketing to his new role
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NewsExporters count the cost of Cape storms
Devastating storms and heavy rain have caused major disruption to exports from Cape Town in the Western Province of South Africa
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NewsNew government’s agrichemical legislation ‘must better protect UK crops’
Ali Capper calls on the Chemicals Regulations Division to create new legislation on chemicals and pesticides that better protects future of UK crops
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NewsShorter supply boosts Peruvian avocado prices
Firmer pricing in Europe and US compensates for drop in export volume in Q2
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NewsFrank Yiannas headlines 2024 International Fresh Produce Safety Symposium
Inaugural event brings together international fresh produce safety sector in Sydney on 20-21 August
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NewsPrince de Bretagne: growers can be driving force in energy transition
The French cooperative says its growers are constantly striving to reduce their environmental impact, as evidenced by the rapidly increasing use of photovoltaic panels
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NewsFreshfel warns of the impact of promotion budget cuts
The organisation has sent a letter to the EC warning that the proposed redeployment of existing funds away from promotional activities could threaten the competitiveness of European fruit and vegetables
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NewsCooperation and exchange of ideas in African vineyards
Growers should never isolate themselves from other growers around the world and must cooperate to survive
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NewsNFU Cymru calls for major overhaul of new farming scheme
Wales’s administration must deliver genuine change to Sustainable Farming Scheme proposals, says NFU Cymru
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NewsTaste key to boosting Conference pear consumption
Greater focus needed on taste and enjoyment to arrest declining consumption of Conference pears in Europe, says Marc Evrard, commercial director of Belgian Fruit Valley, with lessons to be learnt from Asia
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NewsRijk Zwaan hosts sweet pepper seminar on eve of Asia Fruit Logistica
On 3 September, the day before Asia Fruit Logistica, breeder Rijk Zwaan is organising a seminar focused on sweet peppers in Hong Kong, as market potential grows in the region
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NewsAmazon threatened with investigation over treatment of suppliers
More than half of online giant’s grocery suppliers surveyed by GCA believe it is not complying with code of practice