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BTGA gears up for British Tomato Fortnight
The UK’s annual domestic tomato campaign is set to reach consumers of all ages
PML Seafrigo keen to help firms hit by Heathrow closure
UK perishable logistics firm poised to “step in and help” produce companies affected by Heathrow closure
A sign of things to come for South African trade?
There is an increasing realisation that trade relations around the world are changing, and participation in AGOA could be nearing an end
EFRA urges Westminster to protect farmer income
Government must do more to protect farmer income and preserve fairness in UK supply chain, says House of Commons committee
Government policy threatens domestic production, BAPL warns
Incoming wage cost hikes and future inheritance tax changes are damaging domestic production and will hurt consumers, according to apple and pear growers
FPC calls for halt to plant health fee hikes
Fresh Produce Consortium CEO takes centre stage at IFE and calls for government to pause plant health fee hike
Felix Project hosts food waste webinar
The London food redistribution charity offers online event to inform produce sector about new food waste legislation
Rain dampens Spanish strawberry supply
Excess humidity causes losses of 15-20 per cent of the crop
WRAP Water Roadmap receives funding boost
Nature Recovery Project partners with WRAP to tackle water scarcity in food-producing regions for UK
Potatoes top the bill at Welsh farming event
Pembrokeshire potato event teaches kids link between farming and food
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Berry business bursting with potential
Fruitnet Berry Congress hears how there’s plenty of room for growth in the category – but better marketing is key
South African raisin sector grows despite weather hit
Unusually high rainfall and humidity hit the Lower Orange River, but supplies are holding up
Defra SFI decision ‘risks organic sector’
Organic farming body says government move to halt SFI applications threatens domestic supply of sustainable food
NFU furious after Defra pulls SFI scheme
Defra delivers ”another shattering blow” to farmers with sudden closure of SFI applications, says NFU
Avocados “unfairly scapegoated” says WAO
World Avocado Organisation responds to UK gardener Alan Titchmarsh’s interview in The Times, where he expressed concerns over the fruit’s environmental impact
Rockit launches new marketing platform ahead of strong 2025 season
New Zealand snack-sized apple marketer prepares to export over 230mn apples this season
South African avocados due in Europe this week
Excellent season with the potential for a record export crop is on the cards for South Africa this year
Defra discussion on plant health fee hike bears little fruit
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
Trade responds to Titchmarsh avocado claims
Celebrity gardener’s calls to boycott the fruit are misguided according to industry association
‘Women are shaping future of farming’, says ASF breeding programme director
Lucy Wilkins of Angus Soft Fruits reflects on the challenges and opportunities for women in horticulture ahead of International Women’s Day