Experts urge action to avoid food crisis
The UK is “sleepwalking” into a food crisis, food experts warn the government in a co-signed letter demanding urgent action
‘More excitement’ needed to boost cabbage demand
Rijk Zwaan’s Christian Spangenberg says category needs new colours, shapes and sizes, as well as climate resilience
CMA CGM takes delivery of France’s largest containership
LNG-powered vessel Notre Dame, due to arrive in Europe in early July, offers expanded reefer capacity
Murcia could lose ‘up to half’ of its lemon crop
Ailimpo slams official response to yellow chlorosis virus and apparent failure to uproot affected trees
Organic apple demand continues to grow, says Italian supplier
Research suggests organic fruit market continues to offer strong growth opportunities across Europe
Aldi to invest £5bn in long-term British supply deals
Aldi confirms major investment to help achieve goal of buying 50 per cent of all British fresh produce through long-term agreements
Cool Carriers appoints Mike Knowles as New Zealand representative
World’s largest specialised reefer operator strengthens New Zealand presence with appointment of former Zespri manager
Rivoira launches stemless cherry brand for premium snack market
Italian supplier to launch branded line for premium snack market in June, with commercial tests in Italian and German retail stores
Fruttital expands Verona fresh-cut facility
Orsero Group subsidiary invests in expanded processing capacity and new technology to meet growing consumer demand
Tesco launches new lines as chopped salad ‘craze’ takes off
Retailer has developed three new chopped salads based around crunch and colour as social media trend drives interest in ’big flavour’
Fresh produce on display at FarmFest
British tomatoes and Jazz apples were part of Jeremy Clarkson’s first FarmFest, which welcomed 40,000 visitors to Stoneleigh Park over the May bank holiday
Lidl becomes UK’s fifth largest retailer
Discounter has overtaken Morrisons with a new record market share, as elsewhere inflation pressures ease slightly to slowest rate since December 2024
Picota cherries to see ‘best season in years’
Producers of the protected Valley del Jerte variety are forecasting record volumes and excellent quality
Belgian apples gain access to China
Protocol signed after years of negotiations and first shipments expected next season
Bumper crop paves way for “outstanding” Picota cherry campaign
Favourable weather produces high quality crop and good volumes
Spain set for positive stonefruit season
Production up 6 per cent on last year following benign winter and spring
Sambóa apples conclude successful season
The Sambóa Network continues to expand, with significant volume growth outside Italy expected in 2026/27
European peach and nectarine forecast up 8 per cent
Europe’s peach and nectarine production looks set to recover this season, thanks to favourable growing conditions
Italian fresh produce sales edge up despite economic concerns
Household fruit and vegetable purchases remained stable in the first quarter, but doubt remains over consumer confidence
Swiss strawberry harvest set to exceed five-year average
National association forecasts weekly volumes of up to 1,100 tonnes from late May until mid-June
FruitMasters facility shortlisted for Breeam Awards
Smart Fruit Hub apparently achieved ‘Outstanding’ score of 91.04 per cent, making it ‘most sustainable’ food production facility in Netherlands
Comment: Why climate action in food and farming can’t wait
Soil health, water availability and biodiversity are not abstract environmental concepts; they are the foundations of food security, writes McCain CSO Charlie Angelakos
Dyson Farming to host pea and bean trial days
Two June open days organised by trade body PGRO will showcase the latest trials and evaluation for vining and combinable pulses
Growing more in the UK won’t solve food security, warns FPC
Trade body raises concerns that the new EU-UK reset deal, and calls to produce more domestically, threaten UK imports from further afield
Fall Creek Spain celebrates tenth anniversary
In the past decade, it has evolved from two hectares to the heart of the company’s EMEA operation
Montosa registers strong growth in Spanish avocado season
Plentiful rainfall, ripening technology and enhanced logistics capacity in France consolidate supply across European markets
Supermarkets scoff at price cap proposal
UK’s big food retailers pour scorn on government’s suggestion of price caps on essential items to ease cost of living crisis
Westfalia’s chief customer officer announces departure
Wim Destoop plans to take on board and consultancy roles in Belgium after three years with avocado and fruit supplier
Anecoop named Cooperative of the Year in Spain
The Spanish fresh produce cooperative receives national recognition for best practices in sustainability, innovation and economic development
Video: What makes Sicilian citrus so special?
Two leading figures in the Italian fruit business speak to Fruitnet’s Mike Knowles about the island’s famous Tarocco oranges
Tesco opens applications for ninth annual Agri-Tech Challenge
Retailer invites innovators to submit solutions that might help build more resilient, sustainable and productive food supply chains
Co-op strengthens support for UK potato growers
The UK retailer has introduced ‘best of season’ potato packs as it looks to make greater use of a broader range of homegrown varieties
Certification matters for compostable claims, says Sinclair
Sinclair’s Duncan Jones discusses sustainability claims, consumer understanding, and the value of transparency and clarity
Fruit drives growth in Spain’s fresh produce imports
Spain’s fresh fruit and vegetable imports totalled 1.2mn tonnes in Q1 2025, representing a 4 per cent volume increase
The most influential people in produce
In the latest episode of FPJ’s podcast, Nina, Michael and Fred share their top three most influential people in the sector today.
Climate report delivers 'reality check'
The Climate Change Committee’s new report lays bare the scale of the challenge facing UK farming, with the Soil Association calling it a “stark and frightening reality check”