Eosta expands organic cranberry programme tackling Dutch peatland challenges
Leading organic fresh produce specialist Eosta has announced the expansion of its successful organic cranberry programme, which is helping address major environmental challenges in Dutch peatlands while providing a climate-positive alternative to problematic dairy farming
Futura develops AI-powered date sorting technology for global markets
Omar Papi, managing director of the Italian fruit grading technology company, explains how AI has taken date quality selection to a whole new level
Andreu Viladegut named new president of Afrucat
He replaces outgoing president Montse Baró and will hold the post for four years
Andrés Vega joins Agroponiente as HR director
Company said appointment reinforces its commitment to professionalisation and talent development
Albert Bartlett launches first ad campaign with Andy Murray
Multi-channel campaign gets underway, inviting the nation to ‘Bring out their Best Side’ and ‘Feel Like a Champion in the Kitchen’
Coming soon: Eurofruit Fruit Logistica Part I and II editions 2026
Eurofruit’s bumper Fruit Logistica special editions are your ideal accompaniment to the fair
Belgian potato suppliers adapt to UK consumer trends
Companies expand their fresh processed options to better answer to the needs of modern consumers
Talented fresh produce salesman Richard Emanuel dies aged 43
Allfresch trader excelled in both procurement and sales and had a loyal global customer base
Coop Norway and BerryWorld team up for healthy Halloween
New Halloween blueberry pack aims to make healthy eating exciting and engaging for children
Barfoots repurposes squash and sweet potato ‘rubble’ for FareShare
Partnership with FareShare incorporates the edible surplus into charity meals and makes “perfect component” for a stew, curry or salad
New Yello campaign kicks off
VIP and VOG Consortia’s yellow-skinned apple is back on supermarket shelves
Ifco expands southern Italy operation with three new hubs
Reusable packaging specialist expands logistics footprint to strengthen regional partnerships and ensure container availability during peak seasons
Planasa acquires Illinois Foundation Seeds to expand vegetable breeding
Takeover expected to accelerate innovation in fresh produce varieties, as well as reinforcing EW Group’s commitment to sustainable agriculture
Applications open for Fruit Logistica Innovation Award 2026
FLIA Fresh Produce and FLIA Technology participation is free of charge, so make sure you submit your application before the end of October
Consumer trust in British agriculture reaches record high
Shoppers more positive about UK farming in 2025 than at any point in the last seven years, according to AHDB research
Tunisia finds advantage in date heritage
Dates are helping to meet rising demand for healthy sweet foods, and Tunisia’s Deglet Nour variety, sold with the branch attached, offers an extra visual appeal
DP World brings pioneering container handling system to London Gateway
Company said Boxbay Empty Superstack sets a new global benchmark for efficiency and safety
Comment: Kiwifruit needs coherent competition, not unsustainable speculation
The kiwifruit industry’s recent expansion in Europe has brought it to a decisive moment, one where its future viability is at stake, says Marco De Nadai
Agrintesa sees growth ahead for Italy’s ‘autumn gold’
Demand for Italian persimmons is rising among younger Italian consumers and in European export markets, according to producer group Agrintesa and marketing cooperative Alegra
UK wooden pallet reuse maintains strong performance in 2024
The wooden pallet industry maintained strong reuse performance in 2024, with 53.9mn pallets inspected and repaired across UK supply chains, according to the latest annual market study by Timcon and the Forestry Commission
Expert voices, fresh perspectives at Fruitnet Tomato Congress
Fruitnet’s industry-leading event for the global fresh tomato business comes to Malaga, Spain, on 11-12 November, with expert speakers set to explore how the category is likely to evolve in the coming years
HM Clause says tomato disease resistance is just the start
HM Clause’s tomato breeding coordinator Katarzyna Grabka discusses the company’s intensified efforts to develop ToBRFV-resistant varieties, climate adaptation strategies, and new launches including Freeman and Centinela ahead of the Fruitnet Tomato Congress in Malaga
Hazera ramps up retailer engagement
Resistance and flavour or affordability and convenience? Tomato breeding company Hazera Seeds is engaging earlier with retailers to increase its consumer focus
Former CBBC presenter fronts Red Tractor consumer campaign
Angellica Bell hosts intergenerational cook-off to tap into nostalgia of cooking together as a family
One in 10 UK households are food-insecure, Food Foundation study shows
Pressure group calls for government to pledge to halve UK food insecurity levels in upcoming Child Poverty Strategy
Sustainable food partnership HortiRoad2India enters next phase
After three years of planning, the Dutch-Indian collaboration moves into implementation stage
Spain welcomes Edeka’s support for homegrown almonds
German retailer announces that it will sell Iberian almonds instead of Californian ones in its stores
Palestine Gardens exports dates against odds
Mo’men Sinokrot of Palestinian date specialist Palestine Gardens says the challenges to produce and export are severe, but the people’s commitment to the land remains steadfast
Carrier Transicold sells 25,000 OptimaLine containers for fresh produce
Refrigerated transport technology company also developing wireless, real-time monitoring systems to help fresh produce exporters go further
Mixed picture for Port of Antwerp-Bruges
Container traffic stabilises but bulk cargo under pressure due to international uncertainty and volatile trade climate
Asia’s appeal, apple and pear trends, and Europe’s worker scandal
Episode 3 of The Fresh Ideas Show delves deep into Asia Fruit Logistica, pins down the Prognosfruit forecasts, and exposes the truth about European migrant labour
Fieldwork Robotics partners with Portuguese berry producers for harvesting trials
Fieldwork Robotics has partnered with Portugal’s Research Centre for Sustainability for a 24-month programme to trial robotic raspberry harvesting on farms near São Teotónio, focusing on Driscoll’s varieties and addressing regional labour shortages
Enza Zaden tackles Nr:1 with new IR lettuce varieties
Seed company’s new range is helping European producers fight against the devastating disease
New housing among threats to future of UK orchards
Developers, local authorities and retailers can all play a part in securing the future of commercial, cider and community orchards, new report finds
Yuksel targets tomato growth amid ToBRFV challenges
Ahead of the Fruitnet Tomato Congress, Yuksel’s Hicham Abba discusses the company’s ToBRFV-resistant portfolio expansion and opportunities in premium tomato segments despite industry challenges
Next gen cauliflower varieties on display at open days
Growers are invited to review 81 varieties from nine international seed houses at autumn-winter open day series