“It all started in Chile”
Peru's blueberry industry is as recent as it is successful. According to Carlos Gereda, the founder of the company Inka's Berries, a reference in the production of blueberries in the country,

UK cukes sent to Singapore as retailers continue price strategy
Empty shelves in UK supermarkets, but British cucumbers are for sale in Singapore. It has been another eventful week for the British fresh produce industry. The fresh battle in the UK continues.

Carrefour launches Potager City: a new local fresh produce chain
Carrefour has announced the opening of the first two Potager City stores in Paris “to meet the essential needs of city dwellers with an offer of quality fresh produce at the right price. This

Companies and institutions committed to the II HortiDATA Forum 2023
Technological and digital companies seek to optimise resources and achieve the long-awaited environmental, social and economic sustainability, key aspects for moving forward. And this is where the

NFU launches ambitious growth strategy for UK horticulture
Against the backdrop of empty supermarket shelves, the NFU launched a strategy to boost UK horticulture. If backed by the government, this could be the solution to minimize future supply chain

HCP on track to operate from April
Horticulture Crop Protection Ltd (HCP), the grower-owned-and-subsidised company set up to ensure UK growers have access to the plant protection products they need once AHDB Horticulture is wound

Di Muto expands Financial Services into North America
DiMuto has expanded its AI-powered Financial Services offering to North America through its latest financing deal with Mexican-based fresh produce grower-exporter Grupo Paisano. Financing Grupo

Naylor Farms unveils €38m brassica plan
Naylor Farms has announced it is investing €38 million in a smart eco-factory seven miles from its HQ in Lincolnshire. The Naylor Nutrition site will allow for the gentle extraction of highly

Turkish firms offer assistance to earthquake zone
Following the devastating earthquakes that hit southern Turkey and northern Syria last month, Turkish fresh produce companies were quick to join the relief effort in what is an important

Large Kenyan towns hit by acute fresh produce shortages
Farmers and traders from the agriculture rich area of Kinangop in Nyandarua County are warning of a looming shortage of fresh produce in major towns due to the harsh weather conditions. Vegetable

Belgium ‘ready’ to fill UK supermarket shelves
Belgium is poised to help UK retailers fill empty shelves as shortages continue in tomatoes, cucumbers, and a range of other produce. This was the message from leading Belgian fresh produce