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Essential stories, analysis and research from UK’s fresh produce markets, with a focus on retail, wholesale, marketing, and consumers.
Driscoll’s opens pop-up store to champion raspberry snacking
Brand’s Real Sweet Shop in London targets afternoon snacking occasions, as part of wider campaign in UK and Germany
SweetCott mandarin has “commercial potential”, says Nadorcott Protection
The SweetCott mandarin variety has gained protected status in Europe until 2056, as Morocco’s Les Domaines broadens its premium late-season easy-peeler range
Aldi’s Bardon DC begins fresh produce operations at scale
UK’s biggest automated warehouse begins first fruit and veg deliveries, as retailer pushes ahead with £1.6bn investment
Master ‘grafter’ Will Sibley remembered for lasting contribution to UK fruit sector
Sibley grafted an estimated three million fruit trees during his distinguished 50-year career, including at Highgrove, Hampton Court and the White House
S&A Produce benefits from investment in water resilience
Berry supplier S&A Produce sees investments in water recycling and storage as crucial for surviving the UK’s drier summers
ProFresh helps Albion Fine Foods boost efficiency
Balloon One’s ProFresh platform has enabled the UK foodservice supplier to speed up picking and packing and reduce waste to increase revenue
UK imports shifting towards climate-vulnerable regions
New report finds compounding threats to UK food security, with climate risk intensifying across established source countries and trade shifting towards regions facing even greater exposure
BAPL calls for retail support to reduce audit duplication
Trade body urges retailers to reduce audit burden on growers and reports strong engagement with sustainability reporting project
Fibre trend and free trade help US prise open EU nut market
USDA predicts country will expand its 38 per cent share of bloc’s near US$10bn nut import business
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Fresh produce industry pays tribute to ‘Dr Food’ Professor David Hughes
Hughes was one of the global fresh produce industry’s most respected commentators, known for his provocative and entertaining analysis of consumer behaviour, marketing and supply chains
BAPL celebrates record British topfruit sales with Tesco top in apples
Combined apple and pear sales reached 180,500 tonnes in 2025/26 season, up 10.4 per cent, with Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Lidl and Aldi wining BAPL Retailer Awards
Hear from the experts at Fruitnet Tomato Congress
A sterling speaker line-up has been announced for leading tomato event Fruitnet Tomato Congress, which takes place in Granada, Spain, on 5-6 November
‘Market diversification and coordinated picking key amid volatile avocado supply’
Westfalia Fruit’s Hans Boyum discusses the European avocado market’s dramatic swing from over- to undersupply, strategies to mitigate climate change, and opportunities to increase consumption
Berry Business Week: New collaboration brings global berry industry together
In March 2027, Fruitnet Berry Congress, Planasa, and Fall Creek will align their international berry business events for first time
Veg Power and Food Foundation partner for budget healthy eating campaign
With 85 per cent of households concerned about escalating food cost, joint charity campaign features advice from celebrity chefs and authors
How UK retailers are bringing Organic September to life in 2026
With consumer interest in organics on the rise, the Soil Association’s annual campaign is looking to drive momentum beyond September
Blue Whale lays out aims as Mission-Driven Company
The French fruit group has acted to put social and environmental objectives at the heart of its governance in a move that “reaffirms what makes Blue Whale unique”
Tesco offers free fruit and veg pop-up for Londoners
Retailer’s pick’n’mix Southbank activation to give away 5,000 portions of fruit and veg, celebrating third year of Tesco’s Free Fruit & Veg for Schools programme
Zero tariff on California prunes continues to offer opportunities in UK
Industry board highlight prune potential to help UK retailers respond to consumer demand for value, convenience and health credentials