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Tomato business must come together to build resilience
Key players across the tomato supply chain met at Fruitnet Tomato Congress on 5-6 November to discuss the future of the category
Driscoll’s launches first global raspberry and blackberry campaign
Brand rolls out marketing project across five major markets, with focus on fibre designed to secure untapped potential
Healthy consumers are embracing potatoes, says HelloFresh
With carbohydrates increasingly regarded as an important part of a balanced diet, spuds appear resurgent in the UK
South Africa reflects on challenging citrus season
Volumes tell only half the story in what was probably the toughest South African citrus season of recent times
South Africa’s citrus sector asks: who stabilises the stabiliser?
The CGA’s Boitshoko Ntshabele says global demand for South African produce is not in question, but the clouds have gathered
EU apple imports set to rise as crop falls 13.5 per cent
FAS forecasts second-smallest EU apple crop in a decade, while pear and table grape production are expected to increase
Egypt's grape export business continues to expand
Improved logistics, new varieties and market access are supporting further export growth, according to new report
South African fruit exports set to rise despite challenges
USDA forecasts higher apple, pear and grape shipments as Asian market opportunities continue to open
Budget a “significant disappointment” for horticulture, NFU says
Sector’s list of Budget wins remain short as eyes turn to Hort Sector Growth Plan to deliver, says NFU’s Martin Emmett in FPJ video interview
The Greenery targets new members and stronger collective bargaining
Cooperative celebrates three decades in business by unveiling new brand message and setting out fresh expansion strategy
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Food Foundation and NFU voice concern over Budget
UK bodies urge government to do more to boost accessibility and affordability of healthy food
Del Monte reports earnings growth in third quarter
Group says its acquisition of Del Monte Foods is delivering stronger margins and a more diversified food platform just six months into integration
Tesco food MD Gordon Gafa to depart
Gafa, who has spent 15 years with the retailer, will step down at the end of December, with commerical directors set to report directly to UK CEO Ashwin Prasad
‘Super El Niño’ could open up UK market for mangoes
With November likely to see the start of a tighter supply of mangoes from South America, opportunities could open for alternative origins Brazil and India to gain ground in 2027
MWW delivers bumper squash crop
UK squash survives hot, dry growing conditions of the summer, as demand rises
UK importer eyes extended cranberry demand beyond Christmas
UK importer Fruit World International said estimated seasonal shipments to contain more than 300mn individual cranberries as good quality fruit expected this season
Waitrose opens first new supermarket in eight years
Retailer’s new ‘Home of Food Lovers’ concept offers fruit and veg section championing organic, Fairtrade and regeneratively farmed produce
Salad leaves top the UK’s food waste list
Fruit and veg dominate list of UK’s most-binned foods list, with potatoes, bananas and carrots also among the top casualties
Lidl offers £150,000 for school fruit and veg tasting
Discounter to distribute 1,500 £100 vouchers for primary school classroom fresh produce tasting as investment in education programme surpasses £1mn
Global Table Grape Report warns of ‘crunch time’ for industry
Report urges industry-wide collaboration as table grapes face intensifying competition from chocolate, crisps, and healthier snack alternatives