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NewsA scary swap: Tesco to sell ‘monster’ swede for Halloween carving
Extra large ‘Monster Mash’ swede is being promoted ahead of Halloween in partnership with Scottish grower ESG Drysdale
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NewsSeasonal worker scheme updated to allow earlier re-entry
The change means workers will be able to transition between key crop harvests and provide greater flexibility to growers
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NewsRijk Zwaan champions ToBRFV-resistant tomato varieties
Dutch seed specialist Rijk Zwaan continues to develop its portfolio of tomato varieties with high resistance to Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus, addressing one of the industry’s most pressing challenges
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NewsZespri promotes Kok Hwee Ng to chief marketing officer
Kiwifruit marketer makes key appointment as part of long-term strategy to elevate company’s reputation to ‘world’s healthiest’ fruit brand
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NewsBritish Butternut gets campaign push
Seasonal squash is being promoted thanks to a new partnership between Veg Power, Barfoots, Waitrose and Sakata
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NewsHazera’s Exotica mini watermelon wins Fresh Market Award 2025
Hazera’s seedless mini watermelon variety Exotica has claimed the prestigious Fresh Market Award 2025, with industry professionals recognising its quality, taste and commercial potential at the Polish trade event
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NewsEcuadorean tropical fruit exports surge
Results reflect increased diversification and strong performance of key product lines
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NewsColombia’s avocado boom continues
Export surges as key players from the international avocado business prepare to gather for November’s Territorio Aguacate in Medellín
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NewsMG Group opens applications for associate director programme
Programme designed to give emerging leaders experience of how the MG Group board operates
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NewsVeronica Papacosta appointed as new CEO of the Australian Fresh Produce Alliance
Outgoing CEO Claire McClelland will continue in her role until January 2026 to ensure a smooth transition
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NewsNH apple suppliers eye India gains amid Turkey shortage
US and key European supplying nations set to benefit from drastic drop in Turkish production
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NewsProduce industry urged to seize health opportunity
IFPA CEO Cathy Burns issues clarion call and outlines organisation’s key advocacy role
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NewsBranston boosts volume in Nemo roasting variety
Producer will supply Tesco with 87 per cent more of the fast-cooking roasting variety this season amid strong demand
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NewsVeg Power expands remit to include fruit
Partnership with British Apples & Pears supports Veg Power’s mission to get more children eating fruit and veg snacks more often
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NewsIFPA develops global sustainability framework for fresh produce industry
The International Fresh Produce Association is creating a comprehensive sustainability framework to address mounting environmental, social and economic challenges facing the global fresh produce and floral supply chain
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NewsFruit Logistica puts innovation in the spotlight at Seville conference
Trade fair participated in the Fruit and Vegetable Production and Distribution in Southern Spain 2025 conference
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NewsSouth Africa gains China stonefruit access, eyes blueberry and cherry approval
South Africa has signed a new protocol allowing stonefruit exports to China, while agriculture minister John Steenhuisen has invited Chinese authorities to inspect blueberry and cherry facilities to secure market access for these categories in the next season
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NewsRob Riggle fronts Avocados From Mexico campaign ahead of Super Bowl LX
The leading avocado brand has recruited the actor and comedian to front its in-store and on-pack activities as football fever builds
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NewsProexport hosts visit by Korean melon producers
Members of the Korean Melon Union visited Murcia to learn more about the region’s melon production
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NewsFreshuelva joins AREFLH to reinforce defence of Spanish berry sector in EU
Move enables the federation to actively participate in the development of EU policies affecting the sector