Supply news from FPJ – Page 9
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NewsThe Summer Berry Company Portugal now over 60 per cent self-sufficient in water
More than six in ten litres used on producer’s farms comes from rainwater, as it hopes to insire other growers through Climate Farm Demo network
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NewsGPG launches four new Oregon blueberry varieties globally
Launch in international markets outside US and Canada marks a “significant step forward” for the industry, according to Global Plant Genetics
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NewsNew scheme to help growers prove green credentials of coir
A new scheme from coir producer Botanicoir is designed to improve transparency in the substrate supply chain and help growers with sustainability reporting for retailer or certification schemes
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NewsAva Monet raspberries launch across Aldi’s Scotland stores
Variety from Angus Soft Fruits breeding programme praised for standout flavour, consistent quality and large size
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NewsMorrisons expands Myton Food Group overseas with new division
New international sourcing arm Myton International will connect manufacturers with the UK retail and foodservice markets across fresh produce, frozen and ambient
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NewsUK-Switzerland FTA to benefit British veg exporters
Broad bean, pea and carrot exports among set to gain from a wide range of new tariff-free access to highly-protected Swiss market
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NewsSPS changes threaten direct UK-Gibraltar fresh produce exports
Significant costs, delays and distribution are expected as new SPS controls limit direct fresh produce trade between UK and Gibraltar
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NewsComment: Banana industry should not restrict itself to conventional breeding
Agricultural scientist Professor James Dale considers why gene editing may be the only sensible option to develop a new banana variety with effective disease resistance
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NewsThe FPJ Big 50 Products: How fresh produce must adapt to a new normal
Waves of overlapping geopolitical conflict and climate extremes are creating tough conditions for fresh produce sales, but it’s clear innovation still pays off, writes Nina Pullman
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NewsChange at the top in FPJ Big 50 Products 2026
For the first time since the publication’s inception, the UK’s best-selling fruit or vegetable has changed
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NewsNFU open letter calls for future PM to back long-term food system
Well-negotiated EU alignment, workforce security and planning reform among key priorities for farming union
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NewsBanana Link remains determined after three decades
Despite a bunch of successes, the UK-based NGO still faces some familiar challenges as it strives for supply chain sustainability
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NewsRegenerative farming ‘central to future of UK horticulture’
Regen is moving from concept to commercial reality across the UK sector, as growers and suppliers view soil health as key to resilience and long-term sustainability
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NewsSouth Tyrol suppliers forecast bumper summer fruit season
Cooperatives Vip and Meg say they are using new AI technology to boost production at high altitude
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NewsOregon pear growers face ruin after ‘extremely difficult’ campaign
Combination of psylla infestation, drought, rising costs, labour shortages and trade tensions brings some growers to brink
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NewsSouth Africa citrus sector faces critical market access challenges
CGA chief executive Boitshoko Ntshabele has called on South Africa’s new ministerial appointments to act swiftly on trade negotiations
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NewsHort leaders renew calls for policy reform in Sector Growth Plan
Fruit Focus panel urges government to tackle labour shortages, energy costs and SPS transition as work continues on eagerly anticipated growth strategy
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NewsDogtooth heralds age of ‘embodied AI’ in fruit farming
Robotics specialist secures fresh investment to expand its machines’ commercial deployment beyond UK
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NewsSouth Africa’s fruit leaders demand private sector port reform
Hortgro’s outgoing chief executive Anton Rabe says private sector participation in South Africa’s ports is ‘no longer negotiable’
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NewsJersey Cover Crop Comp offers regen case study for UK farmers to follow
Competition returns for third year to provide evidence‑based case study of how cover cropping can benefit the environment in commercial potato production