All Europe articles
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NewsFrench heatwaves exacerbate drought conditions
Farmers are in survival mode across much of France, as heatwaves and drought continue to hamper production, with low harvests anticipated as a result
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NewsDrought expected to shrink English potato yields
Heatwaves and drought conditions are likely to reduce yields and tuber size of the English potato crop, while Scotland could still see average harvest due to higher rainfall
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NewsOddbox rescues 6,000 sunburnt caulis after retailer rejections
Veg box company is seeing increased demand for its buying services as pest damage, cosmetic defects and crop flushes caused by heatwaves leave growers without a market
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NewsStaay offers alternative to traditional iceberg lettuce
Extreme summer conditions across Europe are putting pressure on iceberg lettuce supplies, but Staay Food Group believes it has the perfect substitute
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NewsTighter EU pesticide rules will push up prices, study warns
The Joint Research Centre said lowering MRLs on imported food could lead to higher prices of citrus, grapes and other products
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NewsLloyds joins banks offering financial support for drought-hit UK farmers
The UK’s largest lenders to the agricultural sector joins NatWest in offering a range of tailored measures to farmers and growers amid challenging conditions
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NewsHomegrown produce could provide £1.9bn boost to British farms
Green Alliance analysis urges forthcoming Horticulture Sector Growth Plan to deliver support for domestic growth
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NewsBritish Berry Growers calls for government support with water resilience
Industry body calls for investment in water infrastructure and reforms to reservoir planning and abstraction, as growers face consecutive heatwaves and drought
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NewsGenetic alteration may help tomatoes grow in the cold
Researchers have identified a genetic system that synchronises flower development and fruit formation in tomatoes, with hopes for varieties that can withstand extreme temperatures
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NewsMaersk raises full-year guidance after strong Q2 results
Second quarter revenue grows 20 per cent year-on-year to US$15.8bn, with the logistics group substantially upgrading its full-year 2026 guidance
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NewsPPWR brings new rules for ‘forever chemicals’ and transport packaging
New packaging measures now apply across the European Union, as businesses across the supply chain adapt to immediate changes
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NewsPremiumisation ‘key’ to Moroccan tomato sector’s future
Speakers ranging from trade experts to plant breeders explored the main challenges, opportunities and lessons for Morocco’s tomato industry as it targets export growth
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PodcastsAre droughts and crop shortages the new normal?
In the latest FPJ podcast, Nina, Fred and Julia discuss if, and how, the fresh produce sector can adapt as the UK faces its fifth heatwave and multiple crop shortages
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FeaturesAlgarve oranges set the standard on taste
The heat may be a continuous concern for Portuguese producers, but so is the challenge of getting consumers to look beyond the minor blemishes to get to the taste of Algarve’s top-quality oranges
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NewsPeat usage falls but transition remains complex
Growers are using less peat than a year ago, finds survey, but challenges remain around costs, crop losses and production system adaption
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NewsOcado promotes Martha Springham to head of fresh
Her new remit includes responsibility for fresh, chilled and bakery as Ocado advertises for new trading manager for fresh produce category
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NewsBranston funds summer cookery classes for kids
Support for summer holiday clubs in Lincolnshire helps replace free school meals and teach basic cooking skills
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NewsNatWest boosts financial support for UK farmers hit by drought
The bank’s specialist agriculture team is engaging with customers to offer a range of tailored financial measures amid challenging conditions
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NewsClaire Donovan to replace Ali Capper as BAPL’s executive chair
Experienced fresh produce leader to join topfruit industry body in September ahead of planned leadership transition
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NewsAxia rejects suggestion that ToBRFV resistance has been overcome
Axia Vegetable Seeds says new virus clusters need to be closely monitored, but their presence does not mean that resistance has been overcome