CalFruitos
World production in the 2023/24 campaign is forecast up by 827,000 tons to 25.0 million as good growing conditions boost output in China and the European Union, according to the […]
Mon 25/09/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
Winn Dixie
A deal has been signed for Aldi to acquire Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket. The acquisition continues the discounter’s growth in the US market. Jason Hart, CEO of Aldi, said: “Like […]
Thu 21/09/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
Zamora Citrus
The latest estimate for Argentina’s 2022/23 lemon crop is 1.65 million tons, down 6.5% from the official USDA estimate due to continued adverse weather and poor economic conditions, especially for […]
Thu 21/09/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
Cherry Love u
The 2023/24 EU crop of peaches and nectarines is estimated at 3.6 million tons, while cherry production is anticipated to amount to 657,435 tons, according to a USDA report. Unfavourable […]
Wed 20/09/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
Morrisons
UK retailer Morrisons is to launch a new trial to support certain farmers by covering 100% of their growing costs. The trial is aimed at helping producers through the peaks […]
Tue 19/09/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
Planasa
Planasa has been acquired by German EW Group in a deal worth €900 million. Planasa, based in Navarra (Spain) is a world leader in obtaining and propagating various varieties of […]
Mon 18/09/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
NADORCOTT
Nadorcott Protection (NCP), which owns the intellectual property for the award-winning Nadorcott variety of mandarin, has contacted nine major retailers in the UK over the alleged unauthorised sale of Tango/Tang […]
Mon 18/09/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
LIDL GB
Despite plunging into loss, Lidl GB promises to maintain a focus on keeping prices low despite inflation costing the retailer’s efforts £100m. For the 52 weeks ending 28th February 2023, […]
Mon 18/09/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
Agricoper
Renowned for its rich grape production, Italy is facing a significant drop in production (up to 30% less than in previous years) due to adverse weather conditions and diseases. Despite […]
Wed 13/09/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
Pool PEUE/Julio Muñoz
An informal meeting of EU agriculture ministers in Cordoba focused on the use of new technologies to advance food security, combat climate change and achieve agricultural sector profitability.
Wed 13/09/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
EFD
Former UK PM Theresa May has called on the food industry to go further and work faster to prevent worker exploitation within global supply chains. May is the architect of […]
Tue 12/09/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
