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 […]
How Much Value Does Seasonal Worker Scheme Bring? Study Shows Two Sides
A recent study completed by Migration Advisory Committee and research firm Revealing Reality shows mixed results from the Seasonal Worker Visa Scheme (SWS) employed by the government to help provide labour assistance on farms. While overall sentiment is positive – it’s hard to deny the helping hand that thousands of visa workers give to the […]
Potatoes have a lot of problems, but here are 5 ways to give them a lift in foodservice
Potatoes have a problem. Maybe more than one problem. Right now, historically low prices are the biggest challenge for grower/packer/shippers. This leads menu R&D professionals to take them for granted as a low-cost, always-available ingredient. Potatoes have a high menu penetration, and are often viewed by foodservice professionals as a cheap plate-filler. When portions are […]
Two new AVA raspberry varieties produce ‘works of art’ for Angus Soft Fruits
Angus Soft Fruits, a top supplier of fresh berries to retailers across the UK, recently revealed its two “new works of art” – the AVA Monet and AVA Dali raspberry varieties at an event on its East Seaton farm. The AVA Monet and AVA Dali took many years to trial and develop, but Angus believes […]
As blueberries soar in popularity, Tesco and Hall Hunter vow to expand growing in UK
Demand continues to grow across the UK for sweet and nutrient-packed blueberries, according to new data released by supermarket chain Tesco. The retailer reports it has seen a 27% rise in interest from consumers, and they will buy nearly 57,000 tonnes of the plump fruit this year. Much of those purchases will come from imports, […]
Global Grape Convention Exceeds Expectations With More Than 1,000 Attendees
The initiative, organized by Yentzen Group, the Chilean Fruit Table Grape Committee and the Peruvian Table Grape Producers Association (PROVID), featured an international-level program offering informative talks, specialized market analysis, ideas to identify new opportunities, marketing strategies and discussion panels. On Thursday, August 8, the most anticipated event for the Chilean, Peruvian and international table […]
Produce advocates say there’s more land for golf than farms in the UK and that must change
Nature-friendly groups and celebrities say the government must stop relying on food imports and double the land used to grow fruits and vegetables. The open letter, coordinated by the agriculture-focused charity Soil Association, asks the Prime Minister to back and scale up horticulture sector. Chefs, influencers, and local celebrities like Sinead Fenton and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall […]
The countries driving an increase in avocado consumption … and yes, the UK is one of them
As the global avocado industry recovers from a challenging year due to the El Niño phenomenon, we spoke with Zac Bard, chairman of the World Avocado Organization (WAO), about the current state of the global industry and what markets are becoming more attractive for growers. Bard said that the change in weather patterns last year […]
