M&S launches new range aimed at weight loss jab users
The ‘nutrient dense’ salads, snacks and meals have higher amounts of key vitamins and minerals in relation to calorie content and are aimed at those with reduced appetites
Government raises inheritance tax threshold after sustained campaign from farmers
U-turn lifts limit from £1 million to £2.5mn following months of protests and warnings about impact on family farms
Red cabbage ‘gatecrashes’ the British Christmas dinner
Tesco believes antioxidant-rich vegetable has become mainstay of festive roast, benefitting from rising demand for brightly coloured vegetables
AH Worth launches new kale into Tesco
The new Tesco Finest Red Kale has a striking leaf colour and sweeter flavour, and adds to AH Worth’s premium brassica range
Government confirms PO funding will not be renewed
Farming minister Angela Eagle has said the Fruit & Veg Aid Scheme will ‘permanently close’ at the end of this year but future support is being considered
Morrisons slashes Christmas veg to 5p
The festive promotion is available to More Card loyalty customers and prompted Aldi to make further reductions to match the price of 5p on core Christmas veg
Global Women Fresh unveils new European leadership structure
Danitza Sanchez to head up cross-functional team focused on networking, scaling best practice and diversity and equity
Semillas Fitó expands pepper and melon catalogue
Company prepares to launch two new varieties of California peppers and new melon offerings
El Pinar acquires Greece’s Kyriazis Strawberries
Move consolidate the group’s Greek berry offering under the muMU brand
Lidl becomes one of the top exporters of Spanish agri-food products
The German discounter’s exports of Spanish fruit and vegetable have risen by 85 per cent since 2017
Planasa’s Demoiselle strawberry receives Sival Gold Innovation Award
The variety won top honours in the Varietal Innovation Category
Covent Garden and Melbourne Market share wholesale insights
UK wholesalers visit Australian counterparts and compare operations
Marketing to Gen Z: Time for kiwifruit to shine
Jingold marketing manager Federico Milanesi discusses the importance of attracting younger consumers, and the growth prospects they bring
Job of the Week: Sales and procurement roles at Nationwide Produce
Diverse fresh produce supplier is on the hunt for several new sales and procurement staff with industry experience and strong negotiation skills
China matches Peru as world’s leading table grape exporter
Country’s production expands for seventh consecutive year, as global production is forecast to rise by 545,000 tonnes
Sean Smith named CEO of PML Seafrigo following departure of Mike Parr
Outgoing CEO built one of the UK’s leading logistics companies
Fresón de Palos expands acreage and membership for 2025/26
Cooperative launches new season marked by “growth, varietal innovation, and a commitment to sustainability”
Nova heads up Plus Berries’ new citrus campaign
Harvesting of the premium mandarin variety marks the start of the company’s season
Fruit Logistica 2026: Six stages, one goal – sharing knowledge, shaping the future
A Fruit Logistica 2026, the focus of the expert forums and stages will once again be on the key issues for the future of the industry
GFI marks 25th anniversary at Fructinale 2026
German markets association to mark quarter-century of industry advocacy with anniversary edition of flagship networking event in Berlin
Dole Nordic to acquire Greenfood’s fresh produce business
Greenfood announces landmark agreement to sell fruit and vegetable wholesale operations in Sweden and Finland
Anrin Logistics boosts customs operations
Anrin Logistics is increasing customs work against a backdrop of lower consumption and market risk aversion
New juice made from surplus apples launches at Waitrose
A bumper season and smaller fruit sizes has led to a limited edition apple juice under partnership between Waitrose and juice brand Daily Dose
Weather fronts bring much needed rain to Spain
With Storm Emilia retreating, the country is braced for the next front, but on balance growers say effects have been positive
Warmer winters hit Spanish kiwifruit yields
This season’s crop is set to be the second smallest ever, following last year’s record-low production
EU-Mercosur deal still “unacceptable”, warns Copa-Cogeca
European farming association Copa-Cogeca has urged the EU to reject the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, which it says risks further destabilising the agricultural sector
RHS predicts ‘year of the tomato’
Table-top veg, tomatoes and blackcurrants among the RHS’ top Grow Your Own trends to watch for 2026 as consumers look to save money on weekly shop
New Port Community System completes initial roll-out
Initial roll-out of upgraded port system is now fully operational as Community Network Services prepares to expand into further key terminals including DP World London Gateway
Comment: New genes policy is a smart one
Darron Saltzman explains what the EU’s decision to allow certain gene-edited products will mean for fresh produce breeders
Almería sees tomato exports grow in 2024/25
A total of 375,000 tonnes of tomatoes worth €621mn were exported last season
Genesis Fresh showcases new premium mandarins across Spain
Attendees were able to evaluate Havva and Sigal in orchards already in full commercial production, and learn about other new varieties
OSY Group partners with Multisteps for Australian expansion
The collaboration will see OSY Group’s shelf-life extending technology applied to fresh fruit and vegetable packaging in Australia
Eosta launches new-season organic South African table grapes
The 2025/26 season includes several new varieties with better sizing, shelf-life and overall quality, as demand for organic grapes continues to grow
Bella Fruitiva sees UK lychee potential
Despite climatic challenges facing the island of Mauritius, exporter Bella Fruitiva continues to see good opportunities for its exotics, including breadfruit and fresh lychees
Jingold expands beyond kiwifruit with Italian-grown avocados
Italian company to launch L’Avocado Italiano by Jingold, backed by ambitious production plans through new joint venture AgroAvo
Analysis: Seeded grapes ‘almost completely disappearing’
Dutch industry organisation GroentenFruit Huis says imports into the Netherlands have grown by 40 per cent in past decade