Food tsar quits Defra
The government’s food tsar Henry Dimbleby has resigned over the Conservatives’ “insane” inaction against obesity, reports Sky News. The co-founder of the food chain Leon said ministers

Martin Cowie appointed CEO of BGP International
Martin Cowie has been appointed CEO of BGP International and Fresh Solutions Group (FSG) He has relocated from his native New Zealand to Melbourne, where BGP is headquartered, and commenced the

The aroma wheel illustrates the character of Marlene® apples.
Protected by her father, the mountain; cradled by her mother, the sunlight; nurtured and strengthened by time, her master. This is how Marlene®, the apple Daughter of the Alps, develops its

Agroscope: Launch of the ProMet project for the production of biocontrol yeasts
Agroscope has received funding for an extensive research project on the fungus Metschnikowia pulcherrima. Over a period of four years, the researchers will investigate the use of this yeast fungus

Belgian cooperative appoints general manager
Last Wednesday, March 15, the REO Veiling board of directors unanimously appointed Filip Vanaken as general manager of the Belgian cooperative growers' association. Filip has held the position on