Supply news from Eurofruit
Coverage of Europe’s local and international fruit and vegetable suppliers, including news and analysis of key areas such as production, trade, exports, logistics, and research and development.
Calls grow for beefed-up supermarket regulation to protect farmers
Riverford has stepped up its campaign and gained support from farmers, MPs and industry bodies
Enza Zaden launches ‘future-proof’ tomato
Vegetable breeder unveils variety developed for large cluster segment, offering high yields and strong disease resistance
Cameroon banana exports rise despite major producer halt
Other major operators managed to increase exports in September-October compared with same period last year, with subsidiary Compagnie des Bananes de Mondoni now the country’s third-largest banana exporter
McCain outlines positive impact of Community Shop tieup
Partnership has helped many people gain access to high-quality surplus food at reduced prices
Waitrose Foundation celebrates 20th anniversary milestone
Two decades after its founding, the Waitrose Foundation of Southern Africa looks back on a project that pioneered ethical trade and sustainable supply chains
Coronation Food Project celebrates 11 million meals in two years
Project inspired by King Charles has raised £20mn and delivered almost 5,000 tonnes of surplus food to communities in need since its inception
Defra ‘broadly accepts’ Efra Committee findings as negotiations begin for UK-EU SPS Agreement
Government agrees to many of committee’s recommendations as UK moves away from Border Trade Operating Model
GB Potatoes launches national survey to assess scale and health of industry
Research will build picture of business confidence and production levels, helping shape investment decisions, market development and productivity improvements
Chilean stonefruit exports to rise in 2025/26
Shipments to increase by 11 per cent, with plums leading the charge
Open letter urges rethink on inheritance tax changes
Letter to PM comes ahead of Autumn Budget on 26 November and calls for “valid alternatives” to be considered
SUBSCRIBE TO FRESH PRODUCE JOURNAL
The Fresh Produce Journal is the UK's leading source of fruit and vegetable industry news and analysis.
Subscribe and get 10 issues per year. Plus newsletters and full digital access.
Industry leaders call for clarity and collaboration in UK food strategy
Baroness Minette Batters’ Farm Profitability Review expected to play a major role in shaping government policy
Fresh Union launches cold-pressed juice brand
New Covent Garden foodservice supplier says juice launch comes amid growing demand for fresh, locally made options
The Summer Berry Company set to double winter strawberry production
Berry producer is gearing up for a 400-tonne UK strawberry crop this winter after expanding growing area to 3.6ha of glass
Yuksel Seeds showcases ToBRFV-resistant tomatoes at Fruitnet Tomato Congress
International seed company Yuksel Seeds participated for the third consecutive year in the Fruitnet Tomato Congress, showcasing its extensive portfolio of ToBRFV-resistant tomato varieties at the Málaga event
Fresh All Green forecasts strong Egyptian strawberry season
The grower-exporter anticipates good volumes and excellent quality, with high fruit colour and firmness
Discounters lead the way with British apples after first two months of season
Between them Lidl and Aldi bought over 40 per cent of the apples sold by Brititish Apples & Pears growers in September and October
Lidl crowned Retailer of the Year by British Berry Growers
Discounter wins trade body’s top prize for supporting domestic soft fruit after 26 per cent increase in sales of British berries
Milestone gene-editing legislation comes into force in England
England becomes first country in Europe to legalise the development of gene-edited and other precision-bred plants, with potential benefits in terms of disease resistance and yield
Future of tomatoes in the spotlight in Malaga
Tomato experts gathered in the Spanish city of Malaga this week for Fruitnet Tomato Congress, a two-day event highlighting the big future challenges facing the category, as well as the opportunities and solutions for businesses
South African stonefruit sector optimistic for strong season
South African producers are optimistic for a strong stonefruit season on the back of increased production, favourable weather and improvements to address long-running logistical issues