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EFRA digs into agri-career opportunities
EFRA Committee launches inquiry into education and career opportunities in UK farming sectors
NCGM serves UK produce to trainee chefs
New Covent Garden Market is helping to educate London student chefs about British fruit and vegetables by supplying free seasonal produce
GB Potatoes appoints former NFU Scotland boss as part-time CEO
Scott Walker says “collaboration is key” and urges potato sector to join new industry body
Azura donates €1.5m to Moroccan earthquake relief
Tomato supplier makes major contribution to special government fund as well as various NGO projects
Freshfel meets with key EU decision makers
Joins representatives of European Parliament and the European Commission to discuss current landscape and trends in fresh produce
Strong start for VIP as apple demand recovers
The Italian supplier reports on a good start to the new season, as organic and licensed production continues to play even greater role
Arra grapes have “the genetics to guarantee production”
After assessing the damage of last month’s tropical storm in California, table grape breeding and licensing company Grapa Varieties believes the benefits of Arra varieties that offer tolerance to extreme conditions are undeniable
Mixed reaction to FSA stance on precision-bred produce
British plant breeders welcome Food Standards Agency progress towards streamlined precision-bred food approval process. Soil Association expresses “deep concerns” over labelling
Report highlights UK seasonal worker plight
Landworkers’ Alliance report highlights issues leading to worker exploitation in UK horticulture sector
Co-op celebrates H1 success
Co-op grows membership and delivers additional customer support while experiencing robust sales in H1
Turkish citrus back in the spotlight
Row over number of rejections on EU imports of Turkish lemons and grapefruits rumbles on
Fruitbox 98 · Raquel Aguado, Fedemco
Raquel discusses the role that wooden packaging plays in the fresh fruit and vegetable sector
Climate change having huge impact on farmers
More than 70 per cent of farmers have already seen large impacts of climate change on their farm, new global research from Farmer Voice survey reveals
NFU calls for action on rural crime
National Rural Crime Action Week (18-24 September) sheds light on vital issues affecting rural businesses
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Interfel invites Fruit Attraction visitors to experience Le Tour Frais
The association will showcase the best of French produce in Madrid
Promising apple season ahead in Poland
Rajpol CEO Dominik Wozniak says volumes are stable and quality high, while the company has also diversified its product offering this year
Dutch government reserves €50m for organic development
After the collapse of the Dutch coalition government this summer, the outgoing cabinet is set to announce €50m available for development of the organic market
UK grocery sales bounce back
Late summer and unexpected September heatwave help UK supermarket grocery sales bounce back, NIQ figures reveal
Eden invests in future fresh leaders
Recruitment consultant’s Emerging Leaders programme returns to support career development for execs in fresh food supply chain
Produce leaders to take part in Spain-UK summit
AMFresh trading director Darren Clough and Fruitnet’s Spain editor Maura Maxwell among participants in new event to build closer ties between Spanish suppliers and UK buyers
‘Less than half’ fresh produce sold globally makes any profit
New report suggests massive increase in production and operating costs over past three years has left around 60 per cent of supply unprofitable
Insights aplenty at first ever Global Tropicals Congress
There is plenty of untapped potential in the tropicals market – provided you get the quality and consistency right
Proseal unveils XTRs tray-sealing tech
Latest Proseal tray-sealing solution launched in US and UK
G’s welcomes ministerial visit
UK salad and veg grower G’s hosts visit from Defra minister and secretary of state for culture, media and sport
Europe to see big rise in Kissabel production
Production volumes are up 40 per cent this season, with the variety poised to make its US debut
NatureMetrics wins 2023 Tesco Agri T-Jam
Startup NatureMetrics wins 2023 Tesco Agri T-Jam competition and the chance to partner with Tesco’s suppliers
British Food Fortnight 2023 kicks off
The biggest celebration of British food and drink – British Food Fortnight – begins tomorrow (16 September)
Dutch Greenhouse Delta and Lemon Chilli Farms partner up
International Dutch horticulture platform signs MoU with Indian fresh produce grower
Egypt takes tough approach on IPR infringement
The Egyptian authorities believe the issue of illegally grown grape varieties is best solved at source, investing in the latest DNA machines to take random samples
Floods follow fires in Greek tragedy
After a summer of excessive temperatures, record rainfall has left much of Central Greece underwater, flooding homes and farms and cutting the country in two
Spanish lemon volumes to bounce back
Ailimpo has released its forecast for the 2023/24 lemon and grapefruit seasons
UK becoming ‘toxic poster-child of Europe’
Britain fails to ban 36 harmful pesticides outlawed for use in EU, the Guardian reports
NFU Cymru wary of new sustainable scheme
Welsh farmers fear transition to new environment scheme could result in loss of income
NFU thanks public on Back British Farming Day
Growers and farmers express gratitude to UK public for getting behind farmers as they mark Back British Farming Day