Fruit Attraction attendees get ‘real taste’ of stunning World Food Photography Awards images
More than 100,000 attendees got a chance to view the most creative and alluring fresh fruit and vegetable images at the World Food Photography Awards’ “Corridor of Fame” exhibition during Fruit Attraction in Madrid. For more than a decade, many industry leaders have seen those images shared online but not actually in person. The Corridor […]
They’ve DONE it! New Scotland meals contain 5 portions of produce in one container
The struggle to get individuals to eat five portions of produce per day has been so difficult that some organisations have abandoned the idea altogether. They figure, eating any fruits and vegetables are a victory. However, the Food and Drink Federation Scotland along with Interface and the Scottish Centre for Food Development and Innovation at […]
All Systems Go! Dole Ireland releases new line to boost awareness of organic fruits, vegetables
Dole Ireland has unveiled a new range of fresh produce under the banner DOLE Go Organic! which is meant to encourage consumers across the nation to consume more organic fruits and vegetables. Launched at an event in The Grayson Hotel, Dublin City Centre in front of numerous influencers, the produce dubbed ‘Taste first, Planet always’ […]
Like you, we have a Passion for Produce. Share your story with us and help us celebrate 40 years.
It seems like yesterday when this author attended his first PMA Convention in San Francisco … 39 years ago. There is a photo in my archives of Bruce Jenner (now Caitlyn Jenner) and Soap Opera Star Emma Samms cutting the ribbon to open the trade show, and there are fond memories of being introduced to […]
Investing in the future: How to unlock the funding to finance a food system transformation
Currently, an astonishing one-third of all food produced worldwide is either lost or wasted. It’s difficult to overlook the evidence, and most pertinently, the data highlights that our global food system is still far from future-proof. In 48 countries, an estimated 238 million people still experience chronic food insecurity. If we capture even half of […]
Tis the Season: Veg Power’s new pitch highlights timing of fresh produce to consumers
The powerful lobbying organisation Veg Power has unleashed another new campaign aimed at consumers to entice them to eat more produce which focusses on seasonality of fresh produce. Each month, Veg Power plans to feature a vegetable that is in season on its website and on social media with the help of influencers. For example, […]
Sainsbury’s launches peat-free mushrooms from Monaghan using recyclable materials
Deviating from the traditionally arduous process of growing mushrooms, Sainsbury’s supplier Monaghan has instead developed them using a naturally recyclable substrate instead of peat. The result is that instead of relying on peat, which takes thousands of years to grow and form, this new method will not only be easier but spare widespread carbon release […]
M&S will be first UK retailer to sell lower-carbon parsnips this November
M&S plans to have lower carbon parsnips available in select stores this November, the first of the major retailers to both farm and sell a reduced-carbon vegetable. The retailer recently concluded successful autonomous field trials in Yorkshire in partnership with supplier Huntapac, hoping to both reduce farm emissions and create more highly skilled jobs. The […]
