Ukraine getting help from UN and World Food Programme to safely restart farming
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) have launched in Ukraine a joint program in collaboration with land mine action partner Fondation Suisse de Déminage (FSD) to support smallholder farmers and rural families most affected by the war. The program has already started in Kharkivska oblast. It […]
RedPop apple six packs, small in size, make a big splash in Waitrose stores
RedPop, a small snacking apple from northern Italy grown through the VOG Consortium, has made its way into Waitrose stores throughout the UK. Sold in a pack of six in Waitrose supermarkets, the apples give consumers a fresh, space-saving on-the-go option for healthy eating. The apples have garnered strong interest in many locations, including Asia. […]
Warm weather means British cherries will be sweet, plentiful this summer
Despite a very “British start to the year with plenty of rain and chills”, British cherry growers say the recent warmer weather means British cherries will have more flavour than previous years and in time for harvest. Cherries are already arriving at major retailers and are expected through mid-to-late September. Crop levels are expected hit […]
Tesco shows commitment to consumers by promoting healthier, affordable foods
In a continued effort to help shoppers eat healthier, UK supermarket Tesco announced it will not sell foods high in fat, salt or sugar in volume-led promotions. Though the Government announced it will not restrict multi-buy deals of so-called HHFS until at least 2025, Tesco is still committed to trying to promote “affordable, healthy, sustainable […]
Sainsbury’s surprises shoppers with Nectar rewards pricing on fruits and vegetables
UK supermarket chain Sainsbury’s announced it has expanded its Nectar Prices loyalty scheme on fresh fruits and vegetables, both in store and online. It is the first time the rewards will be good on fresh produce. Nectar, which has 18 million users, allows consumers added savings on their shop but until now have mostly been […]
Worldwide production of table grapes rising for the 4th consecutive year
World table grape production is forecast up 1.1 million tonnes to 27.3 million for a fourth straight year of growth, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Favorable growing conditions in China and Turkey more than offset losses in Chile and India. Chile’s production is projected to drop nearly 9% to 725,000 […]
Fyffes’ melon farm in Honduras receives top certification for agricultural stewardship
Suragroh, Fyffes’ melon farm in Honduras, has earned GLOBALG.A.P certification for its efforts in transforming its business under local management during the past two years. GLOBALG.A.P recognises farms for initiatives that spur safe food production and safeguard worker health and safety, the environment, and the welfare of local communities. In October 2001, Fyffes was the first […]
UK grape grower AMFresh partners with private equity firm to acquire two companies
AMFresh of the UK and private equity fund manager EQT of Sweden have acquired Special New Fruit Licensing Holding Company (SNFL) of Spain and International Fruit Genetics LLP (IFG) of the U.S. The deal was approved by the European Commission under the EU Merger Regulation. AMFRESH is active in growing table grapes, other fruits, and vegetables. SNFL and IFG both breed and develop new […]
