All Production & Trade articles – Page 9
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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
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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
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NewsAsia Fruit Logistica heads to Bangkok for South East Asia Meet Up 2026
Industry professionals can now register for Asia Fruit Logistica’s SE Asia Meet Up in Bangkok on 18-19 May 2026
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NewsSpar expands in China with new store formats
Premium fresh food is at the forefront of Spar Shandong’s modernised openings
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NewsAustralian fresh produce exporters cut off from Middle East
Fruit and vegetable exporters face freight freeze as supply chains in the region shut down
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PromotionSpeakers announced for Fresh Produce India
Top local and international players to discuss rapid market evolution at India’s premier business event in Mumbai
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NewsAustralia’s macadamia industry cautiously optimistic for 2026 season
Early-season forecast has macadamia crop reaching 59,080 tonnes, a strong recovery from 2025’s 43,800 tonnes
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NewsPurple sweet potatoes hit Co‑op shelves for first time
Nutrient density has helped boost popularity of purple-flesh sweet potatoes in UK as Purple Majesty variety lands at convenience chain
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NewsNorfolk pea growers unable to secure contracts amid insurance dispute
Long-running claim issue between veg processor and NFU Mutual over faulty steam peeler could result in lost contracts and jobs as pea harvest nears
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NewsFischer Farms partners with cress and micro leaf grower Dawndew Salad
Companies say partnership aims to ‘set new benchmark’ in year-round supply of premium British salad
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AnalysisBulgaria eyes Europe’s winter supply gap
Producers secured new contracts and direct retail deals at Fruit Logistica, but structural challenges could undermine sector’s hard-won momentum
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FeaturesInside Jepco’s sustainable shift to indoor leafy salad production
Salad producer is blending decades of growing expertise with cutting-edge indoor systems to drive resilient, high-quality production all year round
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CommentComment: Middle East conflict threatens European exports
Philippe Binard of Freshfel Europe considers the potential fallout for fresh produce suppliers after military action escalated in the Middle East
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VideoThe Fresh Ideas Show: Are fruit and veg trendy at last?
Hear about the latest fresh produce business trends in the latest episode of Fruitnet’s video podcast, sponsored by Kanzi apples
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NewsSouth African raisin crop forecast cut to 86,500 tonnes
Despite the lower forecast, the industry remains optimistic about long-term growth as competing nations face their own challenges
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NewsSpain’s Mercosur fresh produce trade reaches €334m
Spanish fresh produce exports to the South American trading bloc reached €67mn last year, while imports totalled €267mn
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NewsKiwifruit labour providers forced to close
Two of Zespri’s New Zealand contractors cease trading with millions in unpaid taxes, after allegations of widespread non-compliance
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NewsBanana exporters weigh up options as Mideast war intensifies
With Ecuador in peak season, shippers are in a race to find alternative buyers and routes to market
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NewsZimbabwe steps up blueberry production
Favourable market window and climate augur well for export growth
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NewsPoland set to host 14th International Blueberry Conference
The 14th International Blueberry Conference will convene on 5-6 March in Ożarów Mazowiecki, Poland