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.
NFU meets Defra to discuss impacts of Middle East conflict on UK food sector
Union president Tom Bradshaw stresses need for greater price visibility and access to natural gas for horticultural production
S&A Produce kicks off new season British strawberries
The British strawberry season is underway with the first pick at Kent supplier S&A Produce, alongside growing advances in winter season British berry supply
Colombian Hass avocados put in strong performance in 2025
Exports grew 21.3 per cent last year, with Europe consolidating its position as the main destination
Chilean trial seeks to grow grapes with half the amount of water
First crop picked has been sent for post-harvest testing to assess fruit quality
‘Customer focus key to growing avocado category’
Fred Searle speaks to Wim Destoop, global chief customer officer of Westfalia Fruit, about the avo supplier’s customer-led marketing strategy, the potential of the Gem variety, and the growing importance of supply diversification
Food Waste Action Week shows how people can ‘make food go further’
Survey highlights economic and environmental benefits of avoiding food waste, with average UK household of four wasting £200 worth so far in 2026
Dole UK trial achieves 28 per cent yield boost using advanced covers
Trial shows thermal reduction covers and continuous bee activity monitoring deliver yield, quality and environmental improvements
Aldi targets more long-term agreements with British growers
Discounter commits to securing half of domestic produce through multi-year deals by 2027 as UK growers face mounting pressures
Agri-food is the top sector for seasonal worker abuse, report finds
New analysis has found the global agri-food sector saw most alleged instances of abuse against seasonal workers with UK retailers among 600 major employers linked to cases
Entries open for Carbon Farmer of the Year
The Farm Carbon Toolkit and HSBC competition is looking to identify and reward a pioneering farm business that is working to reduce emissions, use new technology or inspire others
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Suply expands shipment intelligence platform amid Gulf disruption
Company is expanding deployment of its shipment intelligence platform with fresh produce exporters as key maritime routes are disrupted
Fresh Forward celebrates exceptional growth of Bachata strawberry
Fresh Forward’s Bachata strawberry programme is expanding into new regions, with production ramping up significantly for the 2026/27 season to meet rising demand
Female berry leaders share tips for success in ‘male-dominated’ industry
Senior female figures from Haygrove, Angus Soft Fruits and Driscoll’s are joining the International Women’s Day 2026 campaign to raise up other women
Tesco secures 60 per cent more UK asparagus
Warmer temperatures and new production techniques have enabled one grower to bring forward start of season by six weeks
Egyptian berry exporter is ready for growth
Fresh All Green chairman says its attention to detail has helped position the exporter as a dependable fruit supplier
South African avocado campaign begins in UK and Europe
First shipments reach UK and Europe as South Africa forecasts 22mn-carton season, up 16 per cent year-on-year
Den Berk Délice appoints Coen de Ruiter as CEO
Belgian tomato supplier says appointment strengthens its position as reliable retail partner and maintains its focus on quality
Iran conflict could raise fertiliser prices as growers prepare for planting
Gas price volatility and restriction of key fertiliser inputs through Strait of Hormuz could impact UK growing season for key salad and veg crops
Jebel Ali “operating normally” says DP World
All four terminals at the largest port in the Middle East are open, logistics group confirms
Produce driving organic sales but demand is met by imports
Carrots, salad and bananas all contributed to growing organic sales at the multiple retailers, with sales up 4.2 per cent overall in the last year