Nina Pullman
Nina Pullman is features editor at the Fresh Produce Journal. She joined the magazine in 2013 as staff journalist and then deputy editor, before leaving to pursue a career as a consumer food journalist, editor and audio producer specialising in food, farming and supply chains.
Contact info
- Tel:
- 02075010318
- Email:
- nina@fruitnet.com
NewsMonaghan uses dull weather to push Vit-D mushrooms
Monaghan is promoting its UV-enhanced mushrooms to sun-starved Scots after weeks of dull weather as it celebrates 25 years of supply into Asda
NewsProduce prices ‘will rise’ due to Middle East conflict
Wholesalers are reporting shortages of Israeli produce and warn ‘extreme costs’ will be passed on, as inflation is expected to hit homegrown salad veg and retail food prices within six weeks
NewsSyngenta invests £100m in UK crop protection research hub
The new biotech and research centre will bring together 300 scientists working with cutting-edge AI technology to fast-track new crop protection products
NewsNew salad farm to set up 1.1km underground
A new project will explore the potential for underground food production in a working deep sea salt mine off the coast of north east England
NewsLabour MP calls for debate on farmer co-ops
A ’co-op shaped food system’ can help keep costs down and strengthen food security, according to Labour MP calling for new debate on how to expand agricultural co-ops in the UK
NewsBrakes takes its chefs and sister companies on the road
Fresh Direct and Country Choice will join parent company Brakes and a raft of development chefs at a series of ‘food expos’ this summer as the foodservice giant takes to the road
NewsMartin Emmett re-elected as NFU Hort chair
Three key re-appointments to the NFU’s Horticulture and Potatoes Board have been confirmed after voting today
FeaturesDesigning the future of strawberries
Dyson Farming’s Steve Barker shows Nina Pullman round the company’s cutting-edge glasshouse complete with robotic pickers and a vertical, rotating growing system
NewsS&A Produce kicks off new season British strawberries
The British strawberry season is underway with the first pick at Kent supplier S&A Produce, alongside growing advances in winter season British berry supply
NewsLidl aims to cut food waste by 70 per cent
Individuals will be able to help redistribute food surplus from Lidl stores as the discounter announces it is accelerating food waste reduction plan
NewsChildren eat more fruit and veg after outdoor activity
New research from Aldi has highlighted a seasonal drop off in fresh produce consumption during winter as children spend more time indoors
PodcastsThe Middle East, resilience and the future of UK fresh produce
In the latest FPJ podcast, Nina is joined by Tom Joyce and the NFU’s Martin Emmett to discuss current and future challenges.
NewsAngus Soft Fruits hits fundraising milestone
Berry supplier Angus Soft Fruits expressed its gratitude for the support it has received ahead of its participation at the Doddie’s Triple Crown cycling challenge
NewsAgri-food is the top sector for seasonal worker abuse, report finds
New analysis has found the global agri-food sector saw most alleged instances of abuse against seasonal workers with UK retailers among 600 major employers linked to cases
NewsEntries open for Carbon Farmer of the Year
The Farm Carbon Toolkit and HSBC competition is looking to identify and reward a pioneering farm business that is working to reduce emissions, use new technology or inspire others
FeaturesFemale berry leaders share tips for success in ‘male-dominated’ industry
Senior female figures from Haygrove, Angus Soft Fruits and Driscoll’s are joining the International Women’s Day 2026 campaign to raise up other women
NewsIran conflict could raise fertiliser prices as growers prepare for planting
Gas price volatility and restriction of key fertiliser inputs through Strait of Hormuz could impact UK growing season for key salad and veg crops
NewsProduce driving organic sales but demand is met by imports
Carrots, salad and bananas all contributed to growing organic sales at the multiple retailers, with sales up 4.2 per cent overall in the last year
PodcastsFruit delays, AI fears and why mascots should take to the streets
In the latest episode of the FPJ Podcast, Nina Pullman and Carl Collen digest the gossip and goings on at this year’s Fruit Logistica.
NewsAldi TV series to find ‘next big supplier’
Aldi CEO unveils ‘genuine opportunity for ambitious British food and drink producers’ to take part in its Channel 4 TV series to find undiscovered suppliers