British growers are increasingly shifting their farms to organic to meet demand from customers, according to a new report released from the Soil Association Certification. Despite the two-year process of conversion and even through the pains of the pandemic, Defra says 34% more British farmers made the switch in 2021 and also increased the amount of their land producing organic by 3.6%. In 2020, it
There have always been many pathways to success in produce. Indeed, one of the things that has made the produce industry an extraordinary place for those of us who have long toiled in the industry is the enormous range of opportunities the industry presents. We have our share of MBAs from Harvard and Stanford, but some of the most successful people in the business toil
At this year’s edition of The London Produce Show and Conference, we were honored to welcome Kees Rijnhout, the CEO of Jaguar, a global fresh group that
The supermarket and grocery sector in the United Kingdom has seen tremendous activity over the past several years, from the exit of Walmart from its
Despite posting higher sales year-on-year, Fresh Del Monte Produce saw a significant drop in its first-quarter profits because of inflationary pressures and ongoing supply chain
What might be the best future hedge against supply chain disruption issues and help deliver more sustainable growing of fruits and vegetables without worries of
When we hear the phrase ‘food safety’ in the produce industry, many people’s minds go right to traceability, block chain, paperwork, and certifications. Take my
I started working at A&J Produce Corporation last May, thrilled to have the opportunity to be a part of the family business. My grandfather and
Danish shipping group AP Møller-Maersk anticipates “a slowdown in the second half, a normalization”, according to its chief executive Søren Skou and in a report
In its annual release of data to shareholders, colleagues and customers, Sainsbury’s accentuated many of the positives from the past year – its strong grocery
The health-driven non-profit Veg Power added another strong partner to its growing stable of helpers, combining forces with social enterprise Edinburgh Community Food to help
Carbon neutral is all the rage across the globe as governments, businesses and individuals strive for a more sustainable planet. Growers are trying to do
A new initiative launched by MDS and Growing Kent & Medway is aiming to get non-graduates and career changers into the fresh produce business through
The legend behind the the Pink Lady apple, John Cripps has passed away in Australia where he released his apple formula to the market 30
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