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International Fresh Produce Safety Symposium 2026 programme revealed
2+ hour, 59+ min ago (231+ words) Last chance to secure early-bird tickets as packed two-day programme unveiled l-r Dr Elizabeth Bihn and D'Arcie Rice The announcement comes with one week to go until the event's early-bird ticket sale ends on Thursday 30 April. IFPSS26 will take place on…...
Brakes takes its chefs and sister companies on the road
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (240+ words) Fresh Direct and Country Choice will join parent company Brakes and a raft of development chefs at a series of "food expos" this summer as the foodservice giant takes to the road" Foodservice giant Brakes is taking chefs, suppliers and…...
New contest aims to get kids curious about carrots
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (341+ words) BCGA chair Rodger Hobson A nationwide competition to encourage primary school children to grow, harvest and menu plan with carrots has been launched by the'British Carrot Growers" Association (BCGA) and Elsoms Seeds. The School Carrot Growing Competition aims to inspire…...
Potatoes and onions take over Australian high school classrooms
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (403+ words) Fruitnet Potatoes and onions take over Australian high school classrooms New project aims to help young people better understand food production systems Vegetables have been placed at the heart of new curriculum-aligned resources for Australian high school students. Designed to…...
Purple sweet potatoes hit Co'op shelves for first time
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (365+ words) By Fred Searle3 March 2026 Purple Majesty sweet potatoes are a limited edition product in Co-op's Irresistible range The North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission has announced a new partnership with Co'op to introduce purple-flesh sweet potatoes to its convenience stores for the first…...