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News updates for the UK fresh produce business.
NFU president meets new PM
Tom Bradshaw was one of a select few business representatives invited to meet Sir Keir Starmer this week
Seed import delays hit UK tomato industry
Growers urgently need retailer and government support to stop post-Brexit rules from destroying the sector, says tomato association
WHSmith goes nuts for ‘world-first’ flavoured Brazil nuts
Truly Nuts has developed a harvesting process in the Amazon powered by nut shells
Food Foundation calls for action on children’s food insecurity
New data from the UK food charity shows that 7.2 million adults and 2.7m children experienced food insecurity last month
Robots at the ready as supplier targets growth in stonefruit and pears
Agrintesa’s new facility aims to capitalise on recent major investments in premium varieties like Ondine-branded flat nectarines
Conversations
Fruitbox 108 · Carlo Magni & Louise Beard, Forward Insight
Chris, Carlo and Louise consider the consumers of tomorrow, the choices they will make and how we can develop fresh produce that will appeal to them
Fruitbox 107 · David Kat, Neolithics
Chris and David discuss the application and rapid development of new technologies and their transformative impact on the supply chain
Fruitbox 104 · Chris Mack, Fresca Group
Chris Mack of Fresca, one of the oldest established fresh produce businesses in the UK, speaks about the past, present and future of the industry
Morrisons named official partner of Love British Food
Three-year deal sees supermarket prominently promoting British Food Fortnight
Free veg for kids in Tesco’s Ella’s Kitchen tieup
Initiative aims to boost early-years veg consumption and sensory food play
Pink Lady bucks downward trend in Europe
Pink Lady Europe hopes its positive performance for 2023/24 can be sustained, but warns of “contrasting dynamics” of pressure on prices and rising expectations on sustainability
Potato event throws the spotlight on industry future
Potatoes in Practice takes place on 8 August and is looking at how the industry can progress
Further falls for South African orange export crop
Shipments now at levels last seen in 2017 due to adverse climate and high juice prices
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Central Co-op to raise funds for Samaritans
Central Co-op announces new charity partnership with Samaritans
Look who’s talking at Fruitnet Citrus Congress 2024
Industry gathers in Europe’s citrus-producing heartland to discuss new market and consumption trends
Ribena uses AI to boost biodiversity on blackcurrant farms
Technology is being used to analyse the presence of threatened bird species
Gilfresh to supply 21 local veg lines to Asda in Northern Ireland
Supplier expands on its 16-year relationship with Asda, focusing on sustainable local production
Cutting-edge tech catches the eye at Interpoma
The world’s only trade fair dedicated exclusively to the apple sector returns to South Tyrol in November 2024, with a sharp focus on new technology
Celebrities call for doubling of British-grown fruit and veg
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Anna Jones and Chris van Tulleken add their voice to Soil Association-led campaign
Aldi named UK’s cheapest supermarket
Grocer 33 price comparison survey finds Aldi 2p cheaper than Lidl for basket of 33 grocery items
BerryWorld named top of the crops at Kent show
BerryWorld sweeps the board at National Cherry and Soft Fruit Show awards for berry varieties
King’s Speech gets thumbs up from food and farming groups
NFU and Food Foundation welcome new government proposals to boost farming and healthy eating, but call for plans to back them up
Public support offers boon to beleaguered British farmers
Brits declare farming the most valued profession behind nursing, NFU survey finds