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Alhambra Estate wins top award at Ceres harvest ceremony
Witzenberg Properties estate secures trophy following 2025 season that saw outstanding colour development and record Forelle pear volumes
Ifoam urges rethink after EU proposal on NGTs
Organics group warns EU’s legislative proposal on New Genomic Techniques risks jeopardising future of European farming and consumers’ freedom of choice
Dole France works with Intermarché to raise its brand awareness
In-store activation in more than 800 stores across France helps to boost company’s market penetration in Europe, Middle East and Africa
FareShare kicks off Berry Crumply Christmas campaign
FareShare announced the winner of its first Top Chef Crumble Competition in London, with chef Jemma Harrison’s ‘mince pie’ apple and blackberry crumble coming out on top
Pacific Northwest pear crop up 78 per cent as harvest winds down
Pear producers lean into nutrition education to promote sizeable harvest
Analysis: Health will become ‘a lifestyle aim’
Healthy lifestyles, affordability and leadership on sustainabilty among key 2026 trends forecast for UK shoppers and grocery retail, according to IGD
Sunkist evokes California Navel holiday nostalgia
Sunkist Growers is reintroducing its limited-edition holiday-themed Navel orange carton and quarter bin, capitalising on seasonal demand
New initiative set to boost Australian melon exports to the Gulf
Project takes practical approach to building market knowledge and connections for Australian industry
Zespri campaign highlights healthiness of green kiwifruit
Marketer rolls out three-month campaign in Italy to promote green kiwifruit’s officially recognised contribution to consumer health
US avocado market poised to surpass 3bn lbs for first time ever
HAB said the milestone reflects unprecedented demand and industry collaboration
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Hortifrut unveils Berry Christmas festive packs
The 100 per cent plastic-free packs will be available at selected retailers in Europe, Chile, Brazil, and Colombia
Strong start for South African table grapes
Table grape industry targets close to 80mn export cartons this season despite US tariff challenge and increased competition in Europe
Aldi UK cuts vegetable prices to 8p for Christmas
Discount retailer returns with Christmas Super Six promotion, but insists it retains full support from growers with whom it has fixed-cost agreements
Store Check: La Huerta de Aranjuez, Madrid
Nothing frightening about this beautiful independent greengrocer in the centre of Madrid
Oppy inducted into Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures Hall of Fame
The Canada-based fresh produce group has earned the national recognition for the fourth time, having previously won in 2016, 2019 and 2022
Fresh Inset’s Vidre+ wins 2025 Packaging Europe sustainability award
Fresh Inset’s Vidre+ smart label technology has been recognised with the 2025 pre-commercialised Packaging Europe Sustainability Awards for its ability to extend fresh produce shelf life
European producers oppose EU-Morocco trade agreement revision
European fruit and vegetable producer organisations have strongly opposed the European Commission’s proposed revision of the EU–Morocco Association Agreement, warning it threatens to undermine producers and mislead consumers through inadequate origin labelling of Western Sahara products
First seafreight cherries of the Chilean season arrive in Shanghai
Arriving vessel carried only a single container of Chilean cherries, all from grower-exporter Garces Fruit
New EU-funded apple campaign debuts in Latin America
‘Have an Apple Day!’ campaign introduces high-quality European apples to consumers in Brazil and Colombia
US government sets aside $30mn to buy surplus citrus
Financial assistance to support farmers and ensure surplus crops reach Americans in need rather than going to waste