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Essential stories, analysis and research from UK’s fresh produce markets, with a focus on retail, wholesale, marketing, and consumers.

BAPL is monitoring retailers' British topfruit purchases

New housing among threats to future of UK orchards

2025-10-21T00:01:00+01:00By

Developers, local authorities and retailers can all play a part in securing the future of commercial, cider and community orchards, new report finds

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Swede championed in new campaign involving schools, retailers and growers

2025-10-20T09:14:00+01:00By

School tastings, farm tours, limited edition varieties and traditional stories are all part of a major new campaign to reintroduce swede as a modern ingredient at the heart of Scottish food culture

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A scary swap: Tesco to sell ‘monster’ swede for Halloween carving

2025-10-17T15:27:00+01:00By

Extra large ‘Monster Mash’ swede is being promoted ahead of Halloween in partnership with Scottish grower ESG Drysdale

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Rijk Zwaan champions ToBRFV-resistant tomato varieties

2025-10-17T15:00:00+01:00By

Dutch seed specialist Rijk Zwaan continues to develop its portfolio of tomato varieties with high resistance to Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus, addressing one of the industry’s most pressing challenges

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British Butternut gets campaign push

2025-10-17T12:03:00+01:00By

Seasonal squash is being promoted thanks to a new partnership between Veg Power, Barfoots, Waitrose and Sakata

Nemo is well suited to roasting and cuts cooking time by a quarter

Branston boosts volume in Nemo roasting variety

2025-10-16T17:52:00+01:00By

Producer will supply Tesco with 87 per cent more of the fast-cooking roasting variety this season amid strong demand

Aldi says its Live Healthy products meet strict nutritional criteria

Aldi launches new logo to help shoppers make healthier choices

2025-10-15T10:50:00+01:00By

‘Live Healthy’ mark will highlight items that contribute to a healthy, balanced diet as discounter reaffirms commitment to supporting nutrition

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Online sales return to Covid-era levels

2025-10-15T08:55:00+01:00By

Sales of online shopping at the supermarkets have risen by 12 per cent in the last four weeks, reaching highest share since March 2022

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Fruitnet Berry Congress returns to London

2025-10-14T14:27:00+01:00By

Leading global event for the berry business brings a broad array of supply chain partners – including retailers and suppliers – together for two days of talks, networking and study tours

Coveris wins UKPA

Coveris wins packaging company of the year

2025-10-14T11:05:00+01:00By

Packaging specialist picked up four wins at the UK Packaging Awards 2025, including best new concept and a nod for COO Jo Ormrod as Woman of the Year

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Produce shippers await net zero vote amid US threat

2025-10-14T10:37:00+01:00By

As geopolitical storm grows, fresh produce shippers watch for outcome of crucial meeting on sustainability framework that could reshape industry strategy for years to come

Adrian Olins (right) with Carl Latino at the anniversary event in Madrid

Poupart toasts 130 years in fresh produce

2025-10-14T09:00:00+01:00By

Long-standing UK importer says loyal partners, insistence on quality, and reliable service have been key to its success

Pascal Orphal is spearheading the new brand

Fruitist unveils Go Berry blueberry campaign

2025-10-13T14:52:00+01:00By

Premium supplier keen to open up new sales channels across Europe for its convenient snack pots

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Zespri targets world’s healthiest fruit brand status by 2035

2025-10-13T11:00:00+01:00By

New Zealand kiwifruit marketer outlines ambitious strategy, as it looks to capitalise on growing consumer demand for naturally nutritious products

Naturitalia's stand at Fruit Attraction 2025

Naturitalia stands up for premium values

2025-10-10T09:30:00+01:00By

The Italian company unveiled a new corporate identity in Madrid as it aims to build on the recent success of various high-value product lines