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World Cup heroes given own bodyweight in premium tomatoes
Town near Seville honours Spanish stars Fabián Ruiz and Gavi with combined 153.5kg of its flagship product
Sainsbury’s agrees 10-year supply deals in tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers
New long-term partnerships with Evesham Vale Growers and Thanet Earth are aimed at boosting domestic production and supply chain resilience
FPC urges government to rethink UK-EU reset
Consortium backs closer UK-EU trade but warns that planned border changes could add £300mn to annual import costs
‘Disastrous’ summer for British brassicas
Broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage has stopped growing due to hot, dry conditions, and available produce is smaller in size and weight, according to BGA
Heatwaves cause UK cucumber shortage
Limited availability in Britain due to exteme heat and high Dutch prices, but yields starting to recover
Wales announces ‘transformational’ new food strategy
Ambitious plan for food in Wales aims to take a ’transformational systems-based’ approach and connect food production, processing, retail, health and education
G-Berries launches debut raspberry variety with premium ambitions
Company’s Gil Program releases first raspberry after years of development, with plantings planned in southern Europe, Morocco, and Mexico
Sainsbury’s launches Kent-grown salad selection box
New box showcases seasonal salad veg under retailer’s Taste the Difference range, aiming to celebrate summer harvest and offer shoppers convenience and value
Dutch growers expect fewer apples but more pears
As the Netherlands heads for a considerably smaller apple harvest in 2026, the country’s pear production is on course to grow
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Live Farmer joins British Growers Partnership Scheme
Farm management software company to collaborate with industry body scheme to address sector challenges
Omer-Decugis ups stake in Ivorian mango business
French importer now owns 90 per cent of Sopromat, as it continues to make strategic investments aimed at doubling its sales
Blackcurrant growers face lower yields in ‘very different climate’
Unprecedented weather conditions and lower yields have prompted £200,000 investment in blackcurrant research project to increase climate resilience
Can South Africa’s rail revolution get citrus exports back on track?
Citrus Growers’ Association says planned arrival of competing private rail operators could save billions of rand each year
Dame Angela Eagle lands back at Defra
Former farming minister has replaced Emma Reynolds as Defra secretary of state under new PM Andy Burnham’s first cabinet reshuffle
France faces ‘catastrophic’ vegetable shortage after triple heatwave
Industry body Légumes de France issues warning after extreme weather destroys crops including onions, garlic, carrots and lettuce
AC Hulme and Edward Vinson crowned at National Cherry and Soft Fruit Show
Entries of Karina cherries and Everbearer strawberries win ’best in show’ prizes at annual event in Kent
Ali Capper ‘determined’ to help change rules on fresh produce health claims
Incoming British Berry Growers chair reveals her efforts to change UK legislation around on-pack health claims, describing issue as an ‘enormous opportunity’
Gruppa Organic optimistic for growth despite frost and global challenges
Despite the difficulties, Damian Kozłowski says investment in sorting and storage is helping it pivot towards the fresh market and new opportunities
Storms strike fruit and vegetable crops in Italy
Strong winds that swept through provinces of Bologna, Modena and Ferrara have apparently caused extensive damage