Drive to incorporate more produce earns Waitrose farm in Hampshire top sustainability status
Waitrose’s commitment to grow grapes and apples and pears sustainably has earned them a significant achievement. The retailer’s orchard and vineyards at the Leckford Estate in Hampshire have become the first in the UK to achieve Regenified™ certification, a global leader in regenerative agriculture verification. The push for more produce is a pivotal step towards […]
Kissabel apples primed for longer season in UK
The sales season for the range of apples with colored flesh – from pink to intense red – began in September in the United States, followed by the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland. With the growth in quantities and a marketing window that will extend to the end of February in some countries, the aim […]
‘Eat Them to Defeat Them’ campaign, impacting millions of children, gets green light for 2025
An astonishing 8 in 10 children in the UK are not eating enough fruits and vegetables. More than one-third are not even getting one serving per day. Campaigns to improve consumption over the past few decades have been tried and failed. But one that seems to be having lasting impact is “Eat Them to Defeat […]
Mexico stakes claim as No. 2 exporter of lemons and limes, led by US, Netherlands and UK
At the end of 2023, Mexico ratified its position as the world’s second-largest producer and exporter of lemons and limes, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. The progressive increase in cultivation, phytosanitary reputation, and the work of producers made it possible to meet high domestic and international demand throughout the year, with […]
Tesco, Sainsbury’s and several UK food and drink companies are amongst Most Trustworthy in the world
British retailers Tesco and Sainsbury’s are two of the Most Trustworthy Companies in the world, according to a survey done of customers, investors and employees done jointly by Newsweek magazine and Statista. Several other UK food and drink companies were among the 1,000 business honoured by the publication, which received more than 230,000 evaluations from […]
Policy Exchange report shows UK needs better plan to address food security
In a new study released last week, the Policy Exchange says the UK Government must embrace a “National Food Security Strategy that encompasses the entire food ecosystem to keep products on shelves and prices down.” With the challenges of affordability not waning for consumers despite drops in inflation and efforts by some retailers to keep […]
Harvest season means it’s time for communities to celebrate British Food Fortnight
Harvest season is nearly upon us. And so is the biggest celebration of all things edible in the UK: British Food Fortnight. In two weeks, the 23rd annual Fortnight opens. Then for two weeks, those who participate in it will be engulfed by a wave of festivities and promotions in their local communities, universities, schools […]
Chile sets sights on 100 million boxes of cherries shipped, promises to target England
In mid-August, the Chilean Fruit Cherry Committee elected Mario Edwards Correa as its new president, who will lead the entity for the next two years. Edwards is currently the commercial manager of Agrofruta S.A. and has extensive experience in the Chilean fruit-producing and exporting sector, especially cherries. Since 2019, he has been on the Board […]
