Coverage of Europe’s local and international fruit and vegetable suppliers, including news and analysis of key areas such as production, trade, exports, logistics, and research and development.
The UK’s annual domestic tomato campaign is set to reach consumers of all ages
UK perishable logistics firm poised to “step in and help” produce companies affected by Heathrow closure
There is an increasing realisation that trade relations around the world are changing, and participation in AGOA could be nearing an end
Government must do more to protect farmer income and preserve fairness in UK supply chain, says House of Commons committee
Incoming wage cost hikes and future inheritance tax changes are damaging domestic production and will hurt consumers, according to apple and pear growers
Fresh Produce Consortium CEO takes centre stage at IFE and calls for government to pause plant health fee hike
The London food redistribution charity offers online event to inform produce sector about new food waste legislation
Excess humidity causes losses of 15-20 per cent of the crop
Nature Recovery Project partners with WRAP to tackle water scarcity in food-producing regions for UK
Pembrokeshire potato event teaches kids link between farming and food
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Fruitnet Berry Congress hears how there’s plenty of room for growth in the category – but better marketing is key
Unusually high rainfall and humidity hit the Lower Orange River, but supplies are holding up
Organic farming body says government move to halt SFI applications threatens domestic supply of sustainable food
Defra delivers ”another shattering blow” to farmers with sudden closure of SFI applications, says NFU
World Avocado Organisation responds to UK gardener Alan Titchmarsh’s interview in The Times, where he expressed concerns over the fruit’s environmental impact
New Zealand snack-sized apple marketer prepares to export over 230mn apples this season
Excellent season with the potential for a record export crop is on the cards for South Africa this year
Comment: Mike Parr, CEO UK & Ireland of perishable logistics giant PML Seafrigo, wonders whether Defra will heed industry concerns on plant health fee hike and give AOS green light
Celebrity gardener’s calls to boycott the fruit are misguided according to industry association
Lucy Wilkins of Angus Soft Fruits reflects on the challenges and opportunities for women in horticulture ahead of International Women’s Day