All Editorial articles – Page 3
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NewsHeatwaves bring early pumpkins but quality remains strong
Early ripening raises questions around Halloween supply, but hot weather also brings benefits
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NewsOddbox celebrates 10 years of rescuing wonky veg
Since being founded in 2016, the company has delivered over 11.6 million boxes and rescued 6.5 million kilograms of wonky fruit and veg
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NewsBritish carrot growers facing losses of up to a third
Summer heatwaves place carrots and other root veg under pressure amid soaring irrigation costs
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NewsUK not prepared enough for supply chain disruption, says watchdog
Defra must act as disruptions caused by extreme weather, cyber attacks and disease pose growing risk
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NewsHot summer boosts British blueberry volumes by 11 per cent
A summer of steady heat brought the most consistent harvest in years, alongside challenges
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NewsUK growers seek retailer support as strawberry volumes surge
Stronger late-season crop caused by extreme heat risks going to waste without flexibility from retailers
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NewsGood Natured Berries shortlisted for two industry awards
Angus Soft Fruits brand’s milestone year recognised at FPC Fresh Awards and Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards 2026
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NewsOrchard Fruit Company names Dan Masters as new managing director
Former DPS commercial director replaces Mark Culley after 30 years at the helm
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NewsSainsbury’s offer half-price fruit and veg for Bank Holiday weekend
Bank Holiday promotion first of four consecutive weekend offers supporting customers during Back to School season
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NewsMorrisons launches Winnie the Pooh themed fruit range
Retailer’s tie-in with Disney hoped to encourage children to eat fruit as they return to school
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NewsHCP busts SPS pesticide myths
Horticulture Crop Protection field questions in the face of SPS delays and grower confusion
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NewsLipman acquires Phoenix fresh-cut firm Farm Fresh
Acquisition is Lipman’s second western-US purchase in recent months
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NewsNew US-Canada tariffs add uncertainty for traders
While fresh produce has not yet been directly caught up in tariffs, the situation is stressful for suppliers on both sides of the border
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NewsWilson’s Country trials low-carbon potato production
County Armagh potato packer and processor begins trials using digestate as sustainable crop fertiliser
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NewsDate and sponsors revealed for 2026 Onion and Carrot Conference
Event will take place in November, with sponsorship from plant breeders Elsoms and Bejo and a gala dinner speech by former England rugby star Tom Youngs
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FeaturesBoosting Californian grapes
Nomi Karniel-Padan, commercial director at Grapa, explains how the company’s new varietal development is offering enticing options for California’s grape growers
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NewsSupplier partnerships ‘at heart of Sainsbury’s strategy’
Category director Hannah O’Reilly tells Festival of Fresh how retailer values long-term working
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NewsChina prioritises high-value exports in economic plan
Agriculture sector encouraged to focus on product quality over expanding volumes
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NewsBrand refresh for CMI’s Nature’s Candy cherries
New look features bolder colours and contemporary design to highlight premium quality
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NewsBrits hunt for deals amid Middle East uncertainty
Proportion of spend on promotions stands at 31 per cent as it continues its longstanding rise