All articles by Tom Joyce
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NewsScotland drives surge in UK organic farmland
The amount of land dedicated to organic farming in the UK has reached its highest figure in more than a decade, but England and Wales are lagging behind Scotland
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NewsTurkish cherry volumes set to recover
This season, Turkish cherry volumes are expected to bounce back in a big way after last year’s frost-bitten campaign
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NewsCost of CBAM a concern for European farmers
Copa and Cogeca have called for the suspension of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism to protect farmers during the current fertiliser crisis
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NewsUK berry growers hit by Gulf disruption
British Berry Growers says it’s important the pressures facing producers are recognised across the supply chain, as the cost of production soars
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NewsRise in weight loss drug use raises concerns
Growing use of GLP-1 weight loss medication in the UK is spurring questions about the risk of increasing health inequities and longer term dangers
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NewsWar ushers in new phase of instability in Iran
Disruptions including temporary port closures and damage to infrastructure have affected the transportation and distribution of fresh produce in Iran
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NewsVeg Power targets breakfast occasions
Through a new social media and digital campaign, non-profit Veg Power aims to boost fruit and vegetable consumption at breakfast
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NewsTesco expands Free Fruit & Veg for Schools programme
The UK retailer is doubling the reach of its Free Fruit & Veg for Schools programme to over 1,000 schools, as research shows children missing consumption targets
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NewsFlorette aims to inspire with salad brand refresh
The brand is targeting a shake-up of the convenience salad category with its modernised Florette logo and new flavours aimed at younger, trend-led consumers
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AnalysisUK citrus market feels impact of Gulf crisis
The UK market has seen a rise in citrus sales over the past year, but all eyes are now on how logistical disruptions in the Middle East are affecting trade flows
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NewsOutside factors impact Port of Antwerp-Bruges results
Weather conditions, strikes and geopolitics hit container traffic during the first quarter of 2026, but investments to strengthen capacity remain a priority
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FeaturesOrsero to manage Madagascan lychee exports
Orsero Group has been named as one of two exclusive operators of Madagascan lychee exports for the key European market
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NewsCo-op first to switch to homegrown strawberries
For the fourth season running, Co-op says it is the first UK retailer to move to exclusively domestically produced strawberries
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NewsUK Packaging Pact goes beyond plastic
As the issue of waste continues to overwhelm local systems, the UK Packaging Pact aims to transform the whole UK packaging system into a sustainable operation through coordinated action
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NewsFreskon returns for tenth edition of show
This week, Freskon welcomes 230 exhibitors to the Greek city of Thessaloniki for the tenth edition of the fruit and vegetables exhibition
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NewsTurkish citrus suppliers thankful for timing
As logistical situation goes from bad to worse and costs keep rising, country’s exporters express relief as season approaches end
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NewsFood security fears build in Lebanon
The conflict in Lebanon is rapidly creating a food security crisis, according to the UN, as Israeli attacks prevent farmers accessing land
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Analysis“Illusion of stability” exposed by Gulf crisis
The supply chain must learn to operate amid uncertainty, says Stefano Iorini of Global Star Group, focusing on “resilience, flexibility and alignment”
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AnalysisBananas under pressure, but the solutions exist
The global banana sector faces a plethora of challenges, but industry experts insist the fruit’s future can be made secure by appropriate measures
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FeaturesImportaco and AgriSound collaborate on regenerative farming project
Food group partners with UK’s AgriSound to gauge impact of regenerative farming on pollination and crop performance in almond orchards