Fresh Produce

Global Coalition Of Fresh Produce Seeks To Uncover Industry Challenges

The Global Coalition of Fresh Produce, which brings together fresh produce associations from across the world, has initiated a global survey to assess the...

US FDA Allows New Claim That Yoghurt May Reduce Diabetes Risk

The US FDA said it would allow yoghurt makers to say that the dairy product may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes as more Americans die from&nbs...

Dole To Sell Progressive Produce To Arable Capital

Dole Plc has agreed to sell its 65% equity stake in Progressive Produce to PTF Holdings, the parent company of Pacific Trellis Fruit, for cash proceeds of...

Australia’s Costa Group Appoints Marc Werner As New CEO

Australian fresh produce company Costa Group has appointed Marc Werner as its new chief executive officer, effective 1 March 2024.

Nine In Ten Consumers Support Revised Laws For Better Animal Welfare

Around nine in ten European consumers would support revised laws supporting farm animal welfare, a new study by BEUC – The European Consumer Org...

Germany Reports 4% Increase In Vegetable Harvests In 2023: Destatis

Around 5,970 agricultural businesses in Germany harvested a total of 3.9 million tonnes of vegetables in 2023, registering a 4% increase compared with 2022...

Savencia Fromage & Dairy Reports Sales Growth Of 3.7% In FY 2023

Savencia Fromage & Dairy has reported a 3.7% increase in sales to €6.8 billion in its financial year 2023.

Lakeland Dairies Acquires Belgium's De Brandt Dairy International

Irish dairy cooperative Lakeland Dairies has announced the acquisition of De Brandt Dairy International NV, a Belgian butterfat business, as it seeks to bo...