News updates for the UK fresh produce business.
BAPL puts affordability at core of its 2022 British apples and pears promotional activities
Iceland offers new 10 per cent discount to shoppers aged 60+ to help ease cost-of-living worries
Leading apple brand Pink Lady relaunches Bee Pink promotion in Morrisons stores to raise awareness of importance of pollinators
Aldi UK announces new partnership to support sustainable cashew production and supply chain
South African citrus growers seek cooperation with other industries to get control of produce shipping and counter steep freight increases
UK lorry-driver shortage persists but recruitment initiatives are starting to make a difference, says Logistics UK
The Fresh Produce Consortium is encouraging broader international participation at its FPC Fresh Awards 2022
Strawberry-harvesting-robot manufacturer Dogtooth Technologies stressed UK growers’ urgent need for labour when it showed its intelligent machines to Boris Johnson
The world’s leading fruit and vegetable trade exhibition has updated its logo and event branding
With costs rising and spending getting tighter, the health, taste and affordability of fresh tomatoes should be highlighted
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New £11.3m horticulture research centre opens doors at NIAB’s East Malling site in Kent
Transport minister announces £200 million zero emission HGV funding at Logistics UK conference yesterday
More British farmers are converting to organic production in line with growing consumer demand, finds organic body Soil Association
The search is on for Wales Woman Farmer of the Year 2022 to celebrate women’s contribution to the country’s farming industry
Dutch importer confirms current chief executive officer Fred van Heyningen will step down as of 1 June
West Australian horticulturalist was responsible for Cripps Pink and Cripps Red apple varieties
Veg Power has joined forces with an Edinburgh Community Food project to connect children with the food they eat
High input costs and changing policies could force the ‘best farmers in England’ out of business, says charity
New genetic technology bill will support more sustainable agriculture, says NIAB
Belgian produce marketers are targeting retail and foodservice companies in the UK with a message of high quality and sustainability