Tesco chief executive Lewis announces surprise departure after five years Tesco shares have climbed 40 percent under his leadership. but the retailer's business is much smaller and less profitable than it was 10 years ago. Read more >
Global thought leader from Netherlands to give City Food Lecture 2020 Louise Fresco, a member of the French Academy of Agriculture and a former director of research of food at the UN, will speak in February. Read more >
Food, drink innovations take center stage in Royal Society of Chemistry competition World-changing ideas involving eco-friendly packaging and food waste are among the entrants Read more >
Study: Shift to organic agriculture vital for sustainable food systems Independent research finds move to organic agriculture would go long way to meeting United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Read more >
Big Surprise: World Avocado Congress bid goes to modest New Zealand One of the ‘smallest producers’ of the popular fruit outduels both Mexico and Kenya and promises its commitment moving forward Read more >
VPC: The new corporate image for the Vidaurri family companies Vida Produce Company will unite the operations in the 13 countries where it is present and allow all the group’s companies to consolidate their leadership and innovation. Read more >
Companies turn Square Mile and beyond red to celebrate businesses giving back Tesco joins a record number of firms in the massive philanthropic effort by pitching in with special Bags of Help grants. Read more >
Intelligent Growth Solutions attracts further US agri-tech investment to Scotland CEO says 'the pressures of climate change are real, and our technology and systems have the ability to play a part in addressing how we produce and supply food sustainably and productively' Read more >
Tesco announces finalists for its Agri T-Jam at World Agri-Tech Pitch Day The winner will advance to the full World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit as part of the start-up Technology Showcase. Read more >
Asda first supermarket to trial plant-derived coating on fresh produce Apeel Sciences says it has developed a plant-derived, water-based covering that slows the rate of spoilage that can double shelf life. Read more >
