Brie Reiter Smith succeeds Soren Bjorn as Driscoll’s CEO
Driscoll’s has appointed board vice-chair Smith as its new CEO, with Bjorn set to support the transition and offer strategic guidance
Brie Reiter Smith succeeds Soren Bjorn as Driscoll’s CEO
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Fruitnet Events
Heat hits shelf-life of Belgian tomatoes
Belgian tomato growers have faced shelf-life issues in recent weeks due to repeated heatwaves, making nearby markets like the UK especially attractive
Registrations open for Fruitnet Citrus Congress
Book now to secure your early bird discount to Fruitnet’s conference and networking event
Keep calm and berry on: Top takeaways from Fruitnet Berry Congress
Mike Knowles and Maura Maxwell are joined by FPJ editor Fred Searle for a berry-themed edition of The Fresh Ideas Show podcast
Technology
Sorma Group sees PPWR as fresh produce innovation opportunity
Italian post-harvest handling and packaging specialist Sorma Group has set out its vision for the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation
Comment: Why ports matter more to fresh produce than we think
Genetic alteration may help tomatoes grow in the cold
PPWR brings new rules for ‘forever chemicals’ and transport packaging
Algarve oranges set the standard on taste
Kronen launches AphidWash to tackle contamination in salads
Moulton Bulb and IPP see onion volumes double in five years
Comment: EU on home stretch to protect select NGT varieties
PPWR: Pro Food joins calls for postponement of implementation date
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Sustainability
Daniel Boakes named as greosn COO
The fresh produce investment group says it is looking to strengthen its operational leadership to support its next phase of growth
Albert Heijn’s Team Fruit sets new goals for young footballers
Heat hits shelf-life of Belgian tomatoes
Eosta expands organic rain-grown avocado imports from Mexico
Reybanpac publishes 2024-25 sustainability report
Landgard enters next phase of Nova restructuring programme
Sorma Group sees PPWR as fresh produce innovation opportunity
Study identifies tomato ‘golden hour’ for water
French heatwaves exacerbate drought conditions
Packaging
Sorma Group sees PPWR as fresh produce innovation opportunity
Italian post-harvest handling and packaging specialist Sorma Group has set out its vision for the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation
PPWR brings new rules for ‘forever chemicals’ and transport packaging
PPWR: Pro Food joins calls for postponement of implementation date
Ifco moves to support customers on EU packaging regulation compliance
PPWR: What to do now, and what can wait
Tesco to sell Cotton Candy-branded grapes year round
European consumers prioritise sustainable packaging despite cost pressures
Events
Macfrut 2026: global fruit and vegetable sector meets in Rimini
Trade fair returns to Rimini Expo Centre on 21-23 April 2026, with over 800 international buyers expected to attend
Looking inside every fruit without ever cutting one open
How Orbem’s industrial MRI technology is eliminating guesswork, waste, and labour dependency from fresh produce quality control
Macfrut: much more than a trade fair
A year-long journey through the global fresh produce supply chain culminates in Rimini on 6-8 May
Rooted in innovation: Macfrut 2025 unites science and agriculture
The International Potato Symposium and the International Symposium on Biotechnological Tools in Horticulture are among the highlights of Macfrut’s 42nd edition