‘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 […]
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 […]
Aldi UK launches £100 Back-to-School voucher campaign to help struggling families
According to new research from discount supermarket chain Aldi, parents in the UK spend a whopping £100 per child in their preparations for the school year. Nearly three-quarters of them say they are worried about their budgets and affordability. To help offset those costs, Aldi has launched a Back-to-School Fund campaign that includes £100 Aldi […]
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 […]
Is plastic packaging good or bad? Canadian study importantly notes benefits of food safety, protection
A study commissioned by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) and Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) highlights the critical role of packaging in fresh produce supply chains by quantifying the functionality of plastic packaging in fresh produce from a needs/benefit perspective. Although the study does not consider the impacts of packaging regulatory scenarios on fresh produce cost […]
