News from FPJ – Page 12
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NewsOregon pear growers face ruin after ‘extremely difficult’ campaign
Combination of psylla infestation, drought, rising costs, labour shortages and trade tensions brings some growers to brink
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NewsSouth Africa citrus sector faces critical market access challenges
CGA chief executive Boitshoko Ntshabele has called on South Africa’s new ministerial appointments to act swiftly on trade negotiations
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NewsMitrofresh expands with new UK distribution centre
Exotic mushroom supplier based in the Netherlands says new UK facility will improve delivery times and strengthen supply chains for British customers
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NewsHort leaders renew calls for policy reform in Sector Growth Plan
Fruit Focus panel urges government to tackle labour shortages, energy costs and SPS transition as work continues on eagerly anticipated growth strategy
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NewsDogtooth heralds age of ‘embodied AI’ in fruit farming
Robotics specialist secures fresh investment to expand its machines’ commercial deployment beyond UK
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NewsSouth Africa’s fruit leaders demand private sector port reform
Hortgro’s outgoing chief executive Anton Rabe says private sector participation in South Africa’s ports is ‘no longer negotiable’
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NewsPeruvian asparagus suppliers facing ‘severe’ shortage
Unusual weather patterns linked to El Niño are causing shortage and quality issues set to last weeks
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NewsJersey Cover Crop Comp offers regen case study for UK farmers to follow
Competition returns for third year to provide evidence‑based case study of how cover cropping can benefit the environment in commercial potato production
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NewsPSP ups investment in AMFresh and Bloom Fresh to grow genetics platform
AMFresh said move strengthened ability to invest in innovation, international expansion and long-term value creation
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NewsSummer border delays could bring ‘untold disruption’ to Dover
The CEO of the port of Dover has warned fresh produce hauliers could be stuck behind queues of summer tourist traffic as new digital EES checks are set to cause severe hold-ups
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NewsConterra agrees deal for Californian table grape producer
Californian group Hronis set to be acquired by its primary lender, following post-bankruptcy sale
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NewsTempestuous season takes toll on South African grape trade
Geopolitical, logistical and climate disruptions all combine to prompt major shakeup in country’s grape export business
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NewsUSApple promotes Lynsee Gibbons to vice-president of communications
President and CEO Jim Bair credits comms leader with advancing organisation’s policy priorities and member engagement
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NewsLonger potato rotations boost yields and disease resistance
British growers are benefiting from longer potato-based rotations that help improve economic performance and reduce disease pressure, finds new report from GB Potatoes
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NewsAsda launches yellow watermelon
Retailer has won key consumer media coverage for new melon launch, described as ‘must-have’ summer snack
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NewsEuropean consumers prioritise sustainable packaging despite cost pressures
Sustainability continues to influence purchasing behaviour and customer loyalty, with four in five considering climate impact when making a purchase
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NewsSainsbury’s AVA Magnum strawberries from ASF prevail in Telegraph taste test
Berries supplied by Angus Soft Fruits praised for dark colour and rich flavour in well-established quality assessment
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NewsFive MPs visit Barfoots’ farm in Sussex
Veg grower has hosted a group of MPs as part of NFU scheme to see on-farm operations and discuss key issues for the sector including planning barriers and seasonal workers
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NewsMDS partners with Agri-TechE to offer six-month placements
MDS trainees given access to Agri-TechE’s Early Career Innovators’ Forum with aim of getting more young talent into food and farming industry
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NewsMcCain celebrates 2026 graduates of internal training programme
UK’s largest frozen potato producer celebrated the graduation of 18 apprentices from its Manufacturing Academy on 3 July