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Fruit Logistica 2027: Know what matters next
Event brings global expertise from business, science, policy and practice to Berlin, with more than 130 sessions and over 200 experts across five stages
Sainsbury’s reintroduces top-up to Healthy Start Scheme
Eligible customers shopping at Sainsbury’s may be able to recieve up to an extra £18 to spent on fruit, vegetables, beans and pulses in the run up to Christmas
Florette redesign salad pack for breast cancer charities
Redesigned pink bag and social media campaign encouraging self-checks launched in support of breast cancer charities for second year in a row
Worldpanel by Numerator expands panel size to 55,000
Panel size grows by 83 per cent, capturing more detailed behavioural insight per shopper
Aldi launches drive to recruit 600 workers at Leicestershire site
Career opportunities opening up for new starters and experienced logistics workers at the discounter’s new Bardon site set to become the UK’s largest supermarket distribution centre
Pumpkin grower LFP delivers Halloween haul
Lincolnshire Field Products has supplied 1.25 mn pumpkins to Asda as household demand rises despite abnormal growing conditions
Egypt’s Pico braces for growing competition
China’s increasing dominance of the Asian market is encouraging many exporters to look elsewhere, with greater competition expected in Europe
Defra launch Organic Action Plan
10-year action plan launched with ambition to increase organic farmland to 10 per cent by 2036
Fyffes and Miles Import announce French partnership
Fyffes has appointed Miles Import as its sole distributor in France under a new three-year strategic partnership beginning January 2027
Belgium targets UK growth as demand for processed potatoes rises
UK demand for processed potatoes outpaces fresh, creating opportunities for Belgium’s convenience formats, premiumisation and private label
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UK grocery inflation edges up to 2.5 per cent
British grocery price inflation ticks up again while shoppers embrace seasonal spirits by buying more pumpkins
Salvi Unacoa launches early-season green kiwifruit
Company previews commercial launch of Kandy, a new early-harvesting variety that ripens four to six weeks ahead of Hayward
Ondine flat nectarine brand reports on strong season
Brand partners say they delivered continuous summer availability across European markets, with strong repeat purchase intent among consumers
New agri-food robotics hub launched at University of Lincoln
HARVEST hub at university’s Riseholme Park Campus will provide access to testbeds for robotics in arable, fruit and vegetable farming, including £1mn Acceleration Fund
Riverford celebrate 40th anniversary with cookbook
Organic veg box company release trove of over 100 recipes that can be dished up in 40 minutes or less
India-UK deal supports baby corn exports despite Middle East disruption
Trade agreement removes tariff barrier as Indian exporter reports resilient UK demand despite higher prices caused by conflict in the Middle East
NFU and retailers call for budget to boost food security
National Farmers’ Union says UK tax reform needed to incentivise investment in critical infrastructure
Fruit Attraction attendance holds steady in 2026
Ifema and Fepex say Madrid event drew more than 121,000 visitors from over 150 countries, and included ‘record-breaking’ second day
WAO Congress maps avocado category’s path to future growth
The Avocado Congress heard that Europe’s avocado market grew 16 per cent in volume in 2025 and still holds significant potential
Zespri forecasts surge in Northern Hemisphere SunGold output
Production nears 100,000 tonnes as Italy’s orchards expand, helping brand meet rising demand in Europe, North America, and Asia