Port International expands Exclusive Partner Programme in Peru
Importer strengthens its collaboration with Peruvian producers specialising in organic and Fairtrade bananas for the European market
EU court dismisses appeal against Nadorcott rights
Eurosemillas appeal against Nadorcott mandarin variety rights dismissed by the General Court of the European Union
NFU urges government to increase UK agriculture budget
NFU president Tom Bradshaw calls for multi-annual budget of £5.6 billion to help sector invest in sustainable production and boost food security
Study reveals ‘prune effect’ on bone health
Eating prunes daily may reduce negative bone effects of oral contraceptives in younger women
Defra plans to delay Brexit border checks
Physical border checks on certain EU fruit and veg arriving in UK may not come into force until July 2025, Fresh Produce Consortium reveals
EuFruitbasket campaign makes European debut
Campaign seeks to boost fruit consumption in Germany and Spain
Spanish fruit and vegetable exports to China dip in H1
Shipments down 6 per cent in value and 1 per cent in volume
British Food Fortnight returns with Morrisons partnership
Morrisons is official retail partner after signing three-year partnership with organisers Love British Food
EFQ, De Laat develop AI-powered ripening solution
Experience Fruit Quality and De Laat have teamed up to create innovative bespoke ripening solutions for avocados and other fruit
Egypt highlights diversity of range at Fruit Attraction
Expolink says the Egyptian pavilion in Madrid will serve to showcase the country’s strategic location as a sourcing partner, as well as the broad range of fruit and vegetables exported
The Greenery embarks on three-year digital transformation
Dutch produce business opts for Rootstock and Salesforce as it looks to build more streamlined planning and sales structure
Zespri considers low-emission shipping corridor between NZ and Belgium
The New Zealand-based kiwifruit company has launched a pilot sustainability project with shipping firm ANL, part of CMA CGM
New commercial food waste laws to come into force in March 2025
Companies that produce more than 5kg of food waste per week will be have to store wasted food in separate bins and arrange for its collection by licensed waste carriers
Sakata to present new varieties
The group’s Field Days in the Netherlands will see a wide range of products on display, with a particularly strong spinach offering
Enza Zaden to showcase innovation at Discovery Field Days
Events will take place in France, Germany and the Netherlands this September
Aldi announces £1.4bn investment in UK
The discounter plans to spend millions expanding its network and sales in Britain
Fairtrade Foundation launches new UK campaign
As Fairtrade Fortnight begins, the Foundation’s ’Be the Change’ initiative highlights how consumer power can support farmers overseas to build stronger, more resilient communities
Logistics UK warns of food inflation and shortages due to EES
New digital border system for passengers travelling to EU could lead to big delays and have major impact on supply chains, according to industry body
Wooden packaging industry presents Ecowoox
Fedemco has championed the certification, which is related to the eco-design and recyclability of wooden packaging
Many UK growers ‘intend to walk away from SMETA’, BGA survey reveals
Almost half of respondents say they will either leave the ethical audit or sign up to an alternative if forced to pay travel and visa costs of seasonal workers
Ailimpo predicts reduced Spanish lemon volumes
Production for 2024/25 is forecast to drop to 1.26m tonnes following last year’s record numbers
‘Positive response’ from Defra on implementing Precision Breeding Act
Open letter signed by science and agri-food leaders urged new government to act quickly to make gene editing possible in England
New report argues for ‘all-encompassing’ national food security strategy
Research from think tank Policy Exchange says government plan covering whole food ecosystem is essential
Lidl to push fresh fruit as UEFA Europa League and Conference League sponsor
Partnership will see discounter encourage fruit consumption, conscious nutrition and an active lifestyle
Fresh Market connects the business with regional retailers
Warsaw-based trade show is offering suppliers the opportunity to engage with Poland’s retail leaders
Fairtrade launches Living Income Reference Price tool
Tool makes it easier for companies to find out what prices they need to pay to enable living incomes and living wages
‘Lessons from oil industry can help solve talent dilemma in African fresh produce’
Max MacGillivray of executive recruitment consultancy Redfox explains why applying the ‘oil rig mentality’ to fresh produce recruitment could help attract more talent from the UK and Europe to work in Africa
Gander signs up to Wrap’s Courtauld Commitment 2030
Food waste reduction app signs Courtauld Commitment 2030 to have “bigger impact, faster” on sustainability of UK food sector
Veg power partners with Sakata and Barfoots on butternut squash campaign
#BetterwithButternut initiative aims to raise awareness of vegetable’s versatility and simplicity to encourage more families to add it to their regular food shop
Seafrigo opens new global headquarters
Food logistics specialist says that it is committed to growth from its new home in Le Havre, France
Slovenian apples star in AI-generated Spar advert
Retailer says its new promotional video was created using only text descriptions, store photos, and advanced AI technology
Holger Brandt joins Agrovision to head up strategic partnerships
Fall Creek’s former Sekoya general manager expected to drive development of supplier’s production base, with an emphasis on new varieties
PML boss calls for border checks uncertainty to end
Mike Parr, CEO for the UK and Ireland at PML Seafrigo, tells Fred Searle why he wants to see the government make it “crystal clear” what its plans are for fresh produce border inspections – and finally stick to them
Sainsbury’s to acquire 10 Homebase stores
The converted stores, in locations across the UK, are expected to be completed by the end of next year
Earth & Wheat partners with eco-friendly cleaning brand for Zero Waste Week
Wonky bread and veg boxes will include a free Eco Sponge Scourer to help promote The Seep Company and its mission to tackle plastic waste
Potato biopesticide granted temporary approval in Greece
New product called Cedroz from Eden Reseach will be used to protect crops from worsening impact of wireworms