BerryWorld cements deal with vertical farm to ensure year-round supply
Global berry supplier BerryWorld has announced a strategic partnership with Dutch agtech enterprise SMARTKAS. SMARTKAS is currently the largest vertical farm in the UK, and is set to provide BerryWorld with locally grown, premium quality strawberries for retail sales on a year-round basis. The firm’s facility in Harlow, Essex, has over 27,000 square meters of growing space, making it the […]
Before Fruit Logsitica opens, fresh produce leaders can get edge on EU market with free handbook
Leaders from Fruit Logistica, the huge fresh produce trade show in Berlin that opens on Wednesday, have released their free annual guide for 2023 that includes information on Europe’s fresh fruit and vegetable sector. The European Statistics Handbook, which can be downloaded from its website, covers all of the industry’s product categories. So what is […]
From fresh produce to environmental conservation
Sustainability comes in many shapes, sizes, colors, dimensions and impact zones. For me, the secret of starting a new sustainability project always depends on three things: inspiration, commitment and collaboration. Here is how these three factors recently came together in a life-changing sustainability project. In June 2021, after working in the global fresh produce industry […]
Mission Produce to install ripening technology in Dartford distribution centre
Mission Produce, Inc. has announced the testing results of its Mission Control ripening technology and management process, confirming its ability to accelerate avocado ripening and improve product uniformity. The new technology will be implemented for the first time in the company’s newest forward distribution centre in Dartford, England, which is anticipated to open in March of 2023. […]
Fresh Produce coalition worried about supply of fruits and vegetables
The Global Coalition of Fresh Produce has released a report analyzing the current global trading environment for fresh fruits and vegetables. The report alerts about a number of challenges that are currently threatening the long-term economic viability of the fresh produce sector worldwide, and thereby economic stability, food security, and health Current challenges include substantial […]
Aldi, BerryWorld reach milestone meal deliveries to those in need
Discount retailer Aldi announced this week that it reached a stunning 30 million meals delivered through its partnership with Neighbourly, while marketer BerryWorld recently surpassed 1 million meals with FareShare, as businesses across the food industry continue to give back to struggling British families during these difficult economic times. Aldi’s efforts stretch across every one […]
Borough Market embraces sustainability as it grows in 2023
The iconic Borough Market is putting a strong emphasis on sustainability as it heads further into 2023, launching a number of new plans and welcoming in forward-thinking traders that address the environment within and beyond its footprint in London. “With more than 25 million people a year visiting more than 100 specialist traders, we need […]
UK’s evolutionS one of 10 finalists for Fruit Logistica Innovation Award
Ten finalists are in contention to win this year’s FRUIT LOGISTICA Innovation Award for innovation in the fresh produce business. Chosen by a pan-industry panel of experts, each nominee stands out as an example of the ideas and ingenuity that are abundant in the global fruit and vegetable business. During the first two days of […]
