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News‘Fruit & Veg on Prescription’ scheme reduces GP visits by 15 per cent in London
Alexandra Rose Charity reveals impressive results of ongoing project to give East London families on low incomes access to free fruit and veg
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NewsAgroponiente hires Jordi Estrada as director for Iberia and Italy
Appointment will support and enhance company’s expansion and leadership strategy in the agri-food sector
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NewsLemdell awarded Sydney Markets Wholesaler of the Year for a third consecutive year
Industry awards show now in its tenth year celebrates local industry across 22 categories
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NewsFood careers drive returns as IGD warns of “ticking workforce timebomb”
Initiative highlights diversity of career opportunities in UK food system in bid to address skills gaps in technical, engineering and digital roles
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NewsChiquita Brands could face new lawsuits from victims of paramilitaries
The victims of the case against the Chiquita Brands executives convicted of financing paramilitarism are considering new legal action in Colombia and abroad to seek full reparations for the crimes they were subjected to due to this criminal alliance. Lawyer Gerardo Vega, of the Forjando Futuros Foundation, ...
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NewsNew initiative to cultivate next generation of potato pros
Potato Industry Development Programme will help new entrants to gain comprehensive understanding of sector and build networks and collaborations
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NewsBlueberry supplier Family Tree Farms expands EU and UK sales teams
Both Carla San Martin Burneo and Chris Taylor bring extensive experience in soft fruit sales as producer continues to supply top European retailers with premium blueberries
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NewsFormer Chiquita execs sentenced to fines and prison for financing right wing paramilitaries in Colombia
The decision is the first time Chiquita executives have faced punishment for their role in the 1990s conflict
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VideoChilean cherry grower bids to stretch British season to 100 days
FGA Farming is using Chilean production systems and new varieties to extend supply as it scales up to become UK’s single biggest cherry grower
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NewsRaquel Gil named new president of Mercabarna
Outgoing president Jordi Valls will remain at the company as vice president
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NewsLeaderbrand’s Stuart Davis awarded Horticulture New Zealand life membership
Award acknowledges the more than 35 years Davis has played a pivotal leadership role in the advancement of New Zealand’s vegetable sector
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NewsSweet potato industry pays tribute to Johnny Barnes
US agriculture sector mourns loss of Johnny Barnes, founder of the American Sweet Potato Marketing Institute and pioneering figure in North Carolina agriculture, who has died aged 61
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NewsHein Deprez nears full ownership of Greenyard with majority buyout
Investment vehicle Garden secures over 53 per cent of outstanding shares, bringing total ownership to just below 95 per cent required to take fresh produce multinational private
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NewsSuperfresh Growers mourns death of Kevin Kershaw
Longtime leader in the agriculture industry worked for many years in the Kershaw Companies
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NewsZespri marketing chief Jiunn Shih announces departure
After nine years with the kiwifruit supplier, Jiunn Shih is leaving his position as chief marketing officer at Zespri, where he helped double sales to over NZ$5bn and build the number one fruit brand across 15 core markets
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NewsFresh Del Monte appoints new VP for deciduous and citrus
Fresh Del Monte Produce has appointed Miles Fraser-Jones as vice president of sales and product management for deciduous and citrus (International), bringing over 25 years of experience to strengthen the company’s global category performance
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NewsCaroline Drummond Award seeks 2025 winner
Awards embody the spirit of the late chief executive of LEAF
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NewsIGD urges industry support to promote careers in food
The Mmmake Your Mark campaign is back for 2025 to highlight diversity of opportunities
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AdvertorialJob of the Week: UK sales and procurement manager
An established supplier of exotic fruit and vegetables is seeking a UK-based sales and procurement manager to join its expanding team
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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