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South African stonefruit exports forecast to fall three per cent
South Africa’s stonefruit sector faces a mixed season, with nectarine volumes surging while plum and peach shipments decline
Budget a “significant disappointment” for horticulture, NFU says
Sector’s list of Budget wins remain short as eyes turn to Hort Sector Growth Plan to deliver, says NFU’s Martin Emmett in FPJ video interview
The Greenery targets new members and stronger collective bargaining
Cooperative celebrates three decades in business by unveiling new brand message and setting out fresh expansion strategy
Early Southern African table grape export season underway
The Southern African table grape campaign begins as the region targets shipments of around 80mn cartons
Grower reports tomato yield boost from magnetic water treatment
Elleholms Tomatodling’s six-month trial of the Abimax Magnostream Pro system produced an extra 3,834kg of tomatoes from the treated section
Food Foundation and NFU voice concern over Budget
UK bodies urge government to do more to boost accessibility and affordability of healthy food
Del Monte reports earnings growth in third quarter
Group says its acquisition of Del Monte Foods is delivering stronger margins and a more diversified food platform just six months into integration
‘Super El Niño’ could open up UK market for mangoes
With November likely to see the start of a tighter supply of mangoes from South America, opportunities could open for alternative origins Brazil and India to gain ground in 2027
MWW delivers bumper squash crop
UK squash survives hot, dry growing conditions of the summer, as demand rises
Northern Irish growers offered new technology grants
Growers could receive up to £250,000 to invest in new technologies, crops and production systems that enhance resilience, productivity, competitive and sustainability
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Next-gen bananas another step closer after breeding barrier falls
Yelloway claims significant breakthrough with removal of sterility roadblock in Cavendish propagation
AgroBerries celebrates 30 years of growth
Company brought together leaders, partners, growers and investors in Madrid to set out its vision for the next chapter of expansion
Global Table Grape Report warns of ‘crunch time’ for industry
Report urges industry-wide collaboration as table grapes face intensifying competition from chocolate, crisps, and healthier snack alternatives
AgVantage to expand with Bauer irrigation equipment
New partnership combines Bauer’s irrigation expertise with AgVantage’s experience supporting potato and vegetable growers across the UK
Eight in ten farmers positive about gene edited crops
Resilience to pests and diseases emerged as top priority for new gene edited traits, with improved profitability as a key motivator for UK farmers and growers
FPC urges PM to secure fresh produce solution at EU summit
FPC urges Prime Minister to defend UK consumers and retain proven risk-based controls at upcoming UK–EU summit
Fruit Logistica 2027: Know what matters next
Event brings global expertise from business, science, policy and practice to Berlin, with more than 130 sessions and over 200 experts across five stages
How can AI, robotics and automation transform the fresh produce sector?
FPJ editor Fred Searle sits down with staff writer Julia Bottoms to discuss the latest developments in AI, robotics and automation for the fresh produce sector
Pumpkin grower LFP delivers Halloween haul
Lincolnshire Field Products has supplied 1.25 mn pumpkins to Asda as household demand rises despite abnormal growing conditions
Saga Robotics’ Thorvald Platform named on Time’s Best Inventions list
Autonomous farming robot is recognised for its role in transforming agriculture by replacing chemical fungicide treatments with light