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Ali Capper appointed chair of British Berry Growers
La Vie Claire expands into Belgium with the acquisition of 6 organic stores
Anecoop celebrated its 50th anniversary
Superfresh Growers extends EFI Certification across cherry operations
Lipman Family Farms remembers former CEO Larry Lipman
Foodservice class gains insights during spring tour
Kristian Weijers and Peter van Veen appointed to Heemskerk fresh & easy management board
Bom Group and HX Agriculture sign:
Long-term partnership for HX AGF high-tech greenhouse projects across China
Area 2 Farms bets on the franchise model to bring vertical farming into the neighborhood
“Networks of farms are always better for people”
FirstFruits strengthens Applewood Fresh team with leadership additions
CN Seeds announces opening of U.S. offices
New Zealand T&G appoints Goldman Sachs as BayWa plans sale
HHLA container volumes rise 5.4% to 6.3 million TEU in 2025
Hapag-Lloyd reports USD 1.0 billion earnings in 2025
Obituary Gerard Mostert (Betrex Espana)
Tony Freytag joins F&S Fresh Foods
PSB appoints Elena Aguarón as CEO to lead breeding and market expansion
Professional padel player signs on as global berry brand ambassador
Celebrating farmworkers for Farmworker Awareness Week
New CFO for Cox Farms
Berry group partners with padel player Delfi Brea as 2026 ambassador
Vista Vineyards names new director of sales
Polder Potato and Q-potato Holland explore strategic partnership
New Zealand McCain to close Hastings vegetable plant by 2027
Divine Flavor announces leadership promotions
Morrisons considers sale of Myton Food Group to reduce debt
California Fresh Fruit Association hosts 90th annual meeting
“Combination of unfavorable market conditions and disappointing results”
Largest Belgian endive producer in the Netherlands declared bankrupt
Growing spring onions and celery
Tuinbouwbedrijf Kouwenberg joins Compliment
National Farmers’ Federation appoints Mike Guerin as CEO
Nationwide Produce acquires Eurofresh and expands operations
Scottish food supplier Enterprise Foods collapses with 71 job losses
Leadership changes for Grimmway Produce Group
Stefanie, Niklas and Rolf Weber (Global Producers) about war, diesel, and energy surcharges
“We will not participate in these unserious practices”
Fresh Del Monte acquires Del Monte Foods assets for US$285 million
Focusing on advancing “Berries with Purpose” sustainability milestones
Hort Innovation Chair Julie Bird to step down, John Said to succeed
Cosco Shipping Ports throughput up 6.2% in 2025
Planasa appoints Anja Grueterich as value chain manager Americas
Kronen turnover reaches €22 million, supported by Urschel partnership
OGVG acknowledges Farm Products Marketing Commission appointee
After A-share setback, Joy Wing Mau targets 2027 Hong Kong IPO backed by Lenovo
How regulatory change and margin pressure drove a crop shift in New York
“Growing greens was profitable, but less predictable”
Croatia transfers apple club license to producer organization
Hapag-Lloyd US$4.2 billion ZIM deal faces Israeli regulatory review
Avisomo and Coop Norway's Himmelgrønt joint venture enters commercial operation
"For the end customer, this means a product was growing just hours before it hit the shelf"
USDA files administrative complaints against several produce companies
César Claramonte
Clasol Group integrates the cooperative Cofru
Rooted Robotics COO on machine upgrades, building software, and the case for industry standards
"There needs to be standardization and sharing of knowledge so that the industry can grow"
RAAD (Inter-)national South Africa PTY marks one year of operations
“With our processing hub in South Africa, we can replace a Dutch accountant for a low monthly fee”
Coccinelle targets Dutch market with full-service model from sourcing to distribution
“We believe our way of working can add real value in the Netherlands”
Marfruit partners with Anecoop
Mission Produce reports US$278.6 million revenue in first quarter
Limoneira reports US$18.2 million revenue in fiscal first quarter
ID logistics reports 2025 revenue growth to €3.7 billion
Calavo Growers reports US$122.2 million first quarter revenue
Ben B. Schwartz & Sons brings on new national account manager
Bako Sweet expands sales and marketing team
Les Rives-Ringoot becomes part of Group Achiel De Witte
Second Asperges Bossuyt shop to open on 1 April
“High early-season asparagus prices start to decline, but enthusiasts are undeterred”
U.S. peach growers face uncertainty after Modesto cannery closure
David Marguleas to receive Lifetime Achievement Award
DP World reports 22% revenue growth to US$24.4bn in 2025
Building indoor farming from the ground up in Puerto Rico
"Our goal is to substitute imports with local production and attract new generations to agriculture”
In 2025, Ganfer Foundation helped more than 23,000 people
After a fulfilling career in produce, Ms. Mango announces retirement
ZIM 2025 revenue falls to US$6.9 billion as freight rates decline
Clean Works appoints Ellise Fallon
Combining vertical farms and polyhouses for soft fruit production
"We want to expand quickly and focus on growing"
Yuma agricultural employee housing opens
Karen White joins Grimmway Produce Group
Celebrating 40 years in specialty vegetables
Grønt fra Nord restructuring plan approved by court, company outlines production ramp
“This is a meaningful de-risking milestone"
UAE farms respond as Middle East conflict disrupts regional supply chains
“This ongoing conflict is tangible proof of why building resilient, domestic agricultural capacity matters”
Consalo Family Farms earns ranking as one of Canada's fastest growing brands
Michel Biero, former head of Lidl, joins the Prosol group (Grand Frais)
CMA CGM revenue declines to US$54.4 billion in 2025
Danny de Mooij, De Mooij Amsterdam:
"Targeted focus on growth, digital optimization, and a strong chain position”
Oppy remembers Gerry Gaston
Lipman Family Farms adds to Board of Directors
Jan Willem Tolhoek (FreshRecruitment):
"AI is a useful tool, but recruitment remains a human endeavor"
Leafood targets Baltic retail expansion with cucumber microgreens and redesigned packaging
“We tested multiple varieties to identify those that deliver a clear cucumber taste early in their growth”
Hanseatic Global Terminals announces new leadership for its operations in Europe and Latin America
Growcer launches campaign to fund 100 local food projects and reduce Canada’s dependence on imported greens
“Every dollar raised is matched 3:1, turning $15M into $60M in community food infrastructure”
New Forests continues expansion into ag, with Bundaberg macadamia aquisition
Rheinhessen: New founding of Hochfrucht GmbH and sales cooperation with Obst vom Bodensee
"Cohesion and bundling of forces more important than ever"
Veg-Europe moves to office building in Schagen
“With France as its main market, exports are now expanding further across Europe”
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin visits Grimmway Produce Group
Dole South Africa and Mahela Group form Letaba Pakkers joint venture
Sponsorship announced for historical debut of foosball team at World Cup
Two pioneers, one goal
Fruiton acquires Obstbaron and brings founder Justus Stieler on board
Maersk prepares backup bid for Israel’s Zim if Hapag-Lloyd deal fails
Partnership aims to develop U.S. chestnut market
Program in Costa Rica supports women in banana-growing communities
Pete Pappas & Sons adds to team
Mercadona and Lidl gain more market share than all other retailers and restaurants combined
Kuehne+Nagel reports US$31.23 billion turnover in 2025
IFPA welcomes new vice president of food safety and regulatory affairs
Intermarché launches a platform dedicated to local producers
Den Berk Délice appoints Coen de Ruiter as Group CEO
B&G Foods sells Green Giant U.S. vegetable line to Seneca Foods
Pocfarmer to invest US$10 million in Kern County carrot operations
From the UK to the UAE:
Fischer Farms deploys first overseas system in Abu Dhabi
Mushroom compost earns OMRI listing
Eastern Produce Council announces 2026 Leadership Class
T&G Global revenue rises 14% to $1.6 billion in 2025
Seeka posts FY25 profit of $32 million
Bonduelle posts €1.11 billion H1 sales with stable profitability
Onedayone opens UK branch for European expansion
IFPA expands “School Foodservice Partner X-Change”
SIA 2026
Prince de Bretagne and Engie join forces to decarbonize greenhouse crops with biogenic CO₂
Grønt fra Nord enters court-supervised restructuring following biological losses and regulatory financing setback
Israel’s Zim strike ends after takeover agreement with Hapag-Lloyd
Ben Sklarczyk elected 2026 president of National Potato Council
Zespri unveils 2035 strategy to strengthen global position
Dole reports US$9.2 billion revenue for 2025
SeaCube expands leadership team to support growth strategy
Scales Corporation reports FY2025 revenue of $899.9 million
Brazil invests US$15.84 million to resume melon and watermelon exports
New sales manager for Peak of the Market
The Giumarra Companies promotes senior leaders
DIA and Lidl are among Europe's fastest-growing retailers
Integrated joint venture for melons announced
Caroline Oosterbaan appointed CEO of Rabobank Australia and NZ
Diatec Group appoints new CEO and Vice President
CW Group's 4,500 sq ft indoor farm in Connecticut
80,000 plant sites and a mission beyond food
