Bestway buys stake in Sainsbury’s
British grocery wholesaler and Costcutter owner Bestway Group has bought a 3.45% stake in the UK’s second-largest supermarket, Sainsbury’s. In an announcement on Friday (27 January), Bestway

“Spanish nurseries are the ones taking the new mandarin varieties to Italy”
The citrus varietal landscape is constantly evolving and it's enriched with new developments every year. But what specific varieties are farmers betting on right now? Star Ruby grapefruit plants.

Positive outlook for NZ apple crop
The New Zealand Apple industry is expecting a solid 2023 export crop characterised by good quality and size.

McCain to invest £35m in British farming
McCain has announced a £35 million investment in its farmers, committing to a 31% increase in the price it pays growers. The UK’s largest manufacturer of frozen potato products said the 31%

"After 40 years of trading bananas, it's time for something new"
Hans Maagendans has been in the European banana business for almost 40 years. He is now ready to begin taking things a little easier. Retirement is, however, not on the horizon. Hans, an