Legendary NCGM buyer Bob King retires
Tommy Leighton of the Covent Garden Market Authority reflects on how Le Marché’s buyer contributed to the success of some of the UK’s most prestigious restaurants and hotels
Waitrose launches year-round British samphire thanks to hydroponics
Glasshouse growing method replicates coastal microclimates to allow continuous UK supply
Crop association collaboration ‘more important than ever’
British Growers CEO John Walgate makes the case for the country’s horticulture crop associations to continue working together more closely as cost pressures build
BerryWorld Iberia marks tenth anniversary with major celebration
Berry marketer celebrates decade of growth with special event in Huelva, the centre of its breeding and production operation
Remco Heeremans appointed new chair of GroentenFruit Huis
Experienced executive with over 25 years in trade organisations takes over leadership from Cathy van Beek
Kölla predicts strong European grape season despite Italian delay
Importer expects ‘very positive’ European season, as industry continues shift towards high-performing, licensed varieties
Extending Healthy Start eligibility ‘could generate £7.7 billion’ over 10 years
Study finds that expanding eligibility for the scheme to all families on Universal Credit would return £7.7bn in societal net benefits over a decade
Southampton set to install two of Europe’s largest quay cranes
Port operator DP World says £60m investment will boost capacity and future-proof operations at one of UK’s largest container terminals
Wrap appoints new chief programmes officer
Former Hubbub CEO joins environmental action NGO to oversee work across resource management, circular economy and food systems transformation
AI platform promises more accurate berry forecasts
GreenView AI says it can improve forecast accuracy to 90 per cent or more using footage of about three per cent of a grower’s crop
SanLucar launches Disney Vaiana summer fruit promotion campaign
Group partners with Disney’s live-action film to create in-store experience zones featuring stonefruit, melons, tropical fruits and summer varieties
Royal Brinkman and PCGT launch North American partnership
The partnership, confirmed during GreenTech Amsterdam, will combine Royal Brinkman’s global expertise with PCGT’s local market knowledge
NFU urges urgent action on water resilience as climate threat grows
Fifty years on from the infamous 1976 drought, NFU calls for greater government support with on-farm water storage and investment in water-efficient crops and systems
Landgard reports drop in annual fresh produce sales
German cooperative says group-wide efficiency drive will help deliver improvement amid challenging market conditions
EU regulation on new genomic techniques cleared for launch
European Parliament vote will see gene-editing technologies regulated in same manner as conventional breeding methods
DP World keeps on trucking down electric avenue
Port operator’s accelerator scheme runs offers hauliers 12-week EV trial as decarbonisation effort continues
Job of the Week: commercial roles at Dole Imports
Major fresh produce supplier is searching for experienced commercial talent with strong communication skills to join its imports business in Kingston-upon-Thames
South Africa risks losing India apple advantage without tariff reform
India remains a key growth market for South African apples and pears, but industry leaders warn the country risks losing its competitive edge
Perfect conditions bring super-sweet British raspberry crop
Growers having a ‘vintage year’ with ideal growing conditions ensuring standout flavour and quality, according to British Berry Growers
Mansfields reports ‘excellent quality’ as British cherry season begins
Producer expects fruit sizes of up to 34mm as season gets underway a week ahead of schedule
Dole Nordic’s acquisition deal gets green light
Greenfood’s plan to sell off fresh produce wholesale division receives regulatory approval in Sweden
Naturitalia sees greater demand in Europe for premium produce
Italian supplier says Scandinavia and Germany are now ‘testing grounds’ for premium items like stonefruit, grapes and kiwifruit
Rotterdam to develop 38ha cold chain hub in Europoort
Cold chain logistics development will feature cold storage warehouses, terminal facilities and dedicated energy infrastructure
Less than two weeks to go to Fruitnet Tropicals Congress!
Network with thought leaders from all parts of the tropicals and exotics supply chain at Fruitnet’s bespoke event
Wrap aims to ‘change narrative’ on food waste through series of events
Key message is that we have ‘everything to gain – nothing to waste’ by acting on one of the world’s biggest economic, environmental and social issues
“This is the moment” for sustainable farming
Eighty years since the Soil Association was founded in the shadow of the Second World War, CEO Helen Browning reveals her pride that the organisation’s ideas are finally entering the mainstream
Mislabelling issue returns, as Israeli settlements under scrutiny
The EU Commission is set to propose ways to restrict trade with Israeli settlements, as new report sheds light on scale of problem on European markets
Hall Hunter kicks off British blueberry season
Company forecasts record-breaking harvest as more consumers actively seek out home-grown fruit
Granada event shines spotlight on tropical fruit
Congress organised by Cooperativa La Palma and Caja Rural Granada analysed current production issues
Spanish oranges under the spotlight
A new event organised by Valencia Fruits in collaboration with AgroBank and Livingstone, the event will tackle the biggest issues affecting the sector
Optimum Sorting opens expanded Sacramento facility after record year
The Belgian-Dutch sorting technology specialist has relocated its Central California operations to a larger Sacramento facility
Co-op and Deliveroo fight food waste with £3 mystery produce bags
Each ‘Second Chance Saver Bag’ contains six to eight fruit and veg products worth up to £32 from a selected Co-op store
The Fresh Ideas Show: El Niño and Trump create waves of disruption
Mike Knowles and Maura Maxwell consider the potential impact of a Super El Niño and continued geopolitical tensions
G’s turns Tesco lettuces into footballs for World Cup
Playful twist to iceberg lettuce packaging aims to encourage healthy eating during the tournament
Veg Power looks to build on cabbage trend
Veg Power, Hazera and the Brassica Growers Association have teamed up to mark the ‘year of the cabbage’, with the aim of boosting consumption and awareness in the UK
Mercabarna releases 2025 sustainability report
The market’s president said report shows that it is possible to be profitable while investing increased resources for CSR