Analysis and insight for the UK fresh produce business.
Despite widespread geopolitical turmoil and economic challenges, the outlook for tropical fresh fruit remains extremely positive according to RaboResearch’s Cindy van Rijswick at the Fruitnet Tropicals Congress.
Kent-based Zantra agronomist Alice Whitehead explains how she is putting MagicTrap to novel use as a flea beetle monitoring tool in high-value vegetable crops
Fruitnet Tropicals Congress hears how quality, consistency and better marketing are key to boosting sales
Comment: Will the new UK/EU deal signal the end of delays over border food classification, asks IPP’s regional managing director Andy Maddock
Comment: Sweet but stacked with health benefits, dates are perfectly positioned to capitalise on rising UK demand for ‘mindful snacking’
Berry brand’s Europe, Middle East and Africa managing director shares his thoughts on how to grow the category
Franka talks to Chris White about the extension of Aldi South Group’s ethical sourcing model into avocados, with more categories on the horizon
Chris and Daniel look at global trade policy and its impact on the fruit and vegetable business
Rising costs and a shrinking workforce are driving UK growers toward automation, where there are many unrealised opportunities across farm operations, says Søren Peters, co-CEO at HowToRobot
Research by Aquapak shows that consumers are unsure despite the introduction of extended producer responsibility
Nancy Nicholas, senior development engineer and food scientist for Amcor, looks at the key challenges facing the fresh produce packaging business and champions its contribution to a sustainable future
Jon Stewart of MeritAgCheck explains how app-based farm management systems can help improve efficiency, boost output, and reduce costs
Recent poor weather dampened its growth, but overall the country’s export trade remains buoyant, as Wayne Prowse reports
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Reduced border checks would be welcomed by Belgian exporters during an important period for tomatoes, peppers and aubergines
Mike Parr, UK and Ireland CEO at PML Seafrigo, despairs at the government’s U-turn and fears for the implications on the supply chain
Egyptian citrus suppliers to the UK may need to adapt to maintain export growth following a new trade agreement between the EU and the UK, says Osama Saleh of HoudElNile
Beanstalk Global’s Max MacGillivray says declining bread consumption is leaving an opening for fresh, healthy foods
Wayne Prowse explains how the country’s commitment to certain categories makes it a key counter-seasonal supplier
Edwin Reyes, a senior consultant at Promar International, assesses the potential impact of President Trump’s tariffs on the UK fresh produce sector and other international markets
Freshfel Europe’s general delegate warns of future international trade instability, but hints at potential opportunities for the EU fresh produce business as a result of US tariffs
Jamie Petchell says interest, demand, production and supply continue to increase at ”impressive levels” globally
Mike Parr, CEO of PML Seafrigo in the UK and Ireland, takes stock of the major challenges facing UK fresh produce logistics, from plant health fees to port delays and government U-turns
Keith James, member of the Circular Economy Taskforce and head of public sector partnerships and policy and insights at WRAP, on why the organisation is backing the government’s circular economy plans