EU delays signing of Mercosur deal
The EU has delayed the signing of a free-trade agreement with the Mercosur bloc of countries. European Commission president Ursula…
Fresh produce
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AeroFarms secures future after netting new funds
AeroFarms confirmed the US-based vertical-farming business is “continuing to operate” after securing new funds from an undisclosed investor. Doubts about…
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Mission Produce reveals CEO transition as sales hit $1.4bn
Mission Produce has promoted John Pawlowski to head up the US-based avocado and mango supplier as CEO. Pawlowski, who is…
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Greenfood sells fresh produce business to Dole
Sweden's Greenfood is selling its fresh produce business to the Nordic division of Dole, which also operates in fruit and…
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UK exports to EU down more than 20% since before Brexit, trade body says
Food and drink exports from the UK to the EU have dropped by almost a quarter in the past five…
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Unifrutti buys grape grower Safco in Peru
Fruit heavyweight Unifrutti Group has expanded its presence in Peru with the acquisition of table grape supplier Safco. The financial…
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EU calls on Hungary to remove price caps
The European Commission has urged Hungary to withdraw mandatory limits on profit margins applied to a wide range of food and…
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Libstar divests fresh mushroom business but keeps Denny brand
South Africa's Libstar, which drew takeover interest this year amid a strategic review, has sold its fresh mushrooms business to…
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Canada food prices to rise by up to 6% in 2026 – study
Food prices in Canada could rise by up to 6% next year, with the cost of meat potentially increasing faster,…
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Trump sets up anti-trust task forces in food pricing probe
Donald Trump has signed an order to establish task forces to tackle potential "security risks" in the US from alleged…
