Government meets retailers over food prices
The government has met with retailers to discuss the issues around UK food prices at a time of a cost-of-living crisis. Chief secretary to the Treasury John Glen spoke to supermarket

PML appoints new finance director
Philip Booth has been appointed finance director by logistics and supply chain solutions provider PML. Booth has over 30 years’ experience in the finance control sector having worked for various

Lithuania: “Our products are just 10-30% more expensive than conventional products”
On Wednesday, May 10, the doors of Leafoods' vertical farm were officially opened and inaugurated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The farm is set to deliver its first products by the end of this

Freshfel Europe warns European Commission of consequences of proposed marketing standards for pre-cut O+G
The sector is urging the European Commission to withdraw or amend certain parts of its draft proposal that will impact competitiveness, drive up prices and affect consumption of ready-to-eat fresh

South African fruit exports making progress in new markets

Morocco: imports of raisins up 20-fold in just five years!
Along with fresh grape and wine production, Morocco is a relatively large producer of raisins; however, Moroccan production of dried grapes is not enough to satisfy the domestic market demand,

Lords inquiry focuses on seasonal labour issues
The House of Lords Horticultural Sector Committee is putting its focus on seasonal workers and asking how much abuse and exploitation they face. On 11 May, the committee was due to continue its

MOYA 2023 finalists announced
Produce Plus Magazine and the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) are delighted to announce the finalists for the 2023 Marketer of the Year Award (MOYA), proudly sponsored by Seeka. Now