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Consumers ‘in the dark’ about food’s enviromental impact

Hi-tech salad bar specialist Picadeli rolls out new carbon labelling system after report finds shoppers have no way of knowing whether their eating habits are good for the planet

Waitrose welcomes early UK spears

Upmarket UK retailer announces earliest ever British asparagus deal

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Dole sells Fresh Vegetables Division to Fresh Express

Chiquita subsidiary acquires Dole’s Fresh Vegetables segment for approximately US$293m, subject to regulatory approval

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Live-cooked dinner showcases best from Belgium

Networking dinner organised by Fresh From Belgium in collaboration with FPJ brings together Belgian exporters and British buyers to sample country’s high-quality seasonal produce

Orsero Group buys two of France’s leading produce companies

Acquisitions of Groupe Blampin and Capexo will put France on a par with Italy in terms of sales revenue, the Italian company predicts

Puglia warns of farmworker shortage

The southern Italian region faces a severe shortage of workers for a number of products, including cherries and tomatoes, says Italian 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

M&S campaign celebrates UK farmers

M&S Food showcases best of British farming with return of Fresh Market Update campaign

GPG scoops international trade award

Co-owners said award was a huge boost that would help fuel the company’s international expansion