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  Spain’s fresh produce export volumes down

  Exports declined 4 per cent to 12mn tonnes in 2025, with Fepex citing rising costs and competitive disadvantages versus third countries

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  Comment: Greenhouse tech is often ‘too costly to scale’

  Technological complexity and high costs will continue to restrict growth of covered production, especially in the US, says Kubo CEO 

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  Fruit Logistica 2026: New Product Showcases celebrates its premiere

  Fruit Logistica launches new innovation format: Eleven new products from the fresh produce, machinery and technology, and logistics segments

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  Higher food prices ‘inevitable’ over energy cost hikes, growers warn

  Salad veg growers point to ‘cliff edge’ of 1 April date when electricity standing charges increase

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  Ulisse tomato brings taste of summer to colder months

  Flavour of variety launched by Valfrutta Fresco in Bologna is described as “extraordinary… on a level never imagined possible”

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  BelOrta weathers commercial storm as climate warms and consumption cools

  Belgian cooperative launches major branding campaign and opens new sales facility as it looks to reverse recent decline in sales

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  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

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  Glasshouse growers hit back at lack of support in Budget

  BTGA and LVGA say further food price rises can be expected

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  Investors back ‘wearables for plants’ pioneer

  Swiss agtech company secures new investment to accelerate commercial scaling of its AI-enhanced plant monitoring technology

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