Category: Agriculture
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Prepworld is recalling prepared fruit packs after Salmonella was detected. The affected products were sold through several major UK retailers.
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UK deforestation rules will sharpen commodity traceability obligations for manufacturers. Cocoa, coffee, soy, palm oil, and rubber are covered.
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Branston has expanded Tom Seagrief’s added-value potato production leadership remit. The role covers prepared retail, B2B peeling, and mash operations.
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Flavourfresh has moved premium tomatoes into paper-based punnets with Paranova. The FibreFresh launch follows investment in Boix forming technology.
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Suntory has added blackcurrant processing capacity at a Herefordshire facility. The site supports Ribena’s UK crop and manufacturing chain.
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FPT engines will support an Algerian powdered milk production scheme. The generator sets will power irrigation for a major dairy project.
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Heat stress is changing more than raw milk volume alone. Cornell research links higher temperatures to shifts in milk fat and protein, creating pressure on dairy ingredient consistency.
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AH Worth has expanded handling capacity at its Fosdyke operation. Nine Toyota forklifts add gas, electric, weighing, and safety capability.
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Climate pressure is raising risk across major food commodity crops. Cocoa, wheat, rice, palm oil, soy, corn, and sugarcane face exposure.
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Lindt has completed certified cocoa sourcing across its programme worldwide. Packaging updates will progressively add the Rainforest Alliance seal.