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NewsHeatwaves bring early pumpkins but quality remains strong
Early ripening raises questions around Halloween supply, but hot weather also brings benefits
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NewsLangmead Herbs acquires R&G Fresh
The acquisition strengthens Langmead’s position across the fresh herb supply chain Source: Langmead Herbs UK herb producer Langmead Herbs has acquired specialist fresh-cut herbs company R&G Fresh for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition brings together two family-owned businesses and strengthens Langmead’s position across the fresh herb ...
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NewsM&S unveil colourful and unusual fruit and veg range
Latest selection includes unusual grapes, pink raspberries and purple vegetables
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NewsBritish carrot growers facing losses of up to a third
Summer heatwaves place carrots and other root veg under pressure amid soaring irrigation costs
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NewsMorrisons offers 5p Disney-themed fruit for children
Retailer offers 95 per cent saving for children’s fruit as they return to school
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NewsRainfall helps UK brassicas recover after ‘disastrous’ summer
More favourable conditions are helping growers reduce imports from Europe, but a full recovery remains out of reach
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NewsFewer than half of UK consumers trust food labels
Half of shoppers say organic label would make them trust a product more, as organic sales continue to climb
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NewsFylde Fresh and Fabulous secures investment from Chiltern Capital
Preston-based potato processor joins Burgess Farms as part of investor’s UK fresh produce group
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NewsDefra report praises New Covent Garden Market’s vital role
New government report highlights independent SMEs helping NCGM supply London’s hospitality, catering and wider food sector
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NewsHot summer boosts British blueberry volumes by 11 per cent
A summer of steady heat brought the most consistent harvest in years, alongside challenges
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NewsUK growers seek retailer support as strawberry volumes surge
Stronger late-season crop caused by extreme heat risks going to waste without flexibility from retailers
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NewsGood Natured Berries shortlisted for two industry awards
Angus Soft Fruits brand’s milestone year recognised at FPC Fresh Awards and Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards 2026
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NewsOrchard Fruit Company names Dan Masters as new managing director
Former DPS commercial director replaces Mark Culley after 30 years at the helm
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NewsSainsbury’s offer half-price fruit and veg for Bank Holiday weekend
Bank Holiday promotion first of four consecutive weekend offers supporting customers during Back to School season
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NewsMorrisons launches Winnie the Pooh themed fruit range
Retailer’s tie-in with Disney hoped to encourage children to eat fruit as they return to school
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NewsHCP busts SPS pesticide myths
Horticulture Crop Protection field questions in the face of SPS delays and grower confusion
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NewsLipman acquires Phoenix fresh-cut firm Farm Fresh
Acquisition is Lipman’s second western-US purchase in recent months
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NewsAldi launches strawberry deal following heatwave
Sunshine boosts summer crop as discounter seeks to alleviate crop pressure
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NewsNew US-Canada tariffs add uncertainty for traders
While fresh produce has not yet been directly caught up in tariffs, the situation is stressful for suppliers on both sides of the border
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NewsWilson’s Country trials low-carbon potato production
County Armagh potato packer and processor begins trials using digestate as sustainable crop fertiliser