New Defra proposal would term some produce coming from the EU as ‘medium- or high-risk’

Spain’s Provedo eyes growth for stonefruit varieties in US, South Africa

The UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has proposed regulatory changes that would reclassify half of all fresh produce imports from the European Union to Great Britain as medium- or high-risk. The proposed changes pertain to Annex 11 of the retained Implementing Regulation 2019/2072. The proposal prompted a response from the European Fresh Produce Association […]

World Banana Forum kicks off in Italy with a focus on sustainability, equity

The United Nations’ World Banana Forum returns this week to Rome, headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization. The fourth edition of the event is expected to gather 400 banana industry stakeholders, representing growers, government agencies, importers and exporters, retailers, research institutions and trade unions. “Bananas are the most exported fresh fruit in the world by volume […]

Top British farming group entices seasonal berry pickers with excellent perks

Before the start of the British berry season, farmers Hall Hunter have launched an extensive recruitment programme to try to bring in seasonal workers. With a yield of more than 8,000 tonnes of British soft fruit last year, Hall Hunter supplies major UK supermarkets with British strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries. Fruit pickers are required […]

Red Sea challenges cause widespread delays, cashflow troubles for UK exporters

Maersk Container Industry appoints new CEO

The British Chamber of Commerce reports that 55% of exporters have had shipping operations impacted by disruptions in the Red Sea. The Chamber of Commerce’s Insights Unit reported widespread disruptions to British businesses, manufacturers and even retailers from ongoing attacks on ships that began late last year. How long can the situation continue before impacts […]