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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.
Next-gen bananas another step closer after breeding barrier falls
Yelloway claims significant breakthrough with removal of sterility roadblock in Cavendish propagation
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
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
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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
Egypt’s Pico braces for growing competition
China’s increasing dominance of the Asian market is encouraging many exporters to look elsewhere, with greater competition expected in Europe
Defra launch Organic Action Plan
10-year action plan launched with ambition to increase organic farmland to 10 per cent by 2036
Fyffes and Miles Import announce French partnership
Fyffes has appointed Miles Import as its sole distributor in France under a new three-year strategic partnership beginning January 2027
Belgium targets UK growth as demand for processed potatoes rises
UK demand for processed potatoes outpaces fresh, creating opportunities for Belgium’s convenience formats, premiumisation and private label
EU-UK reset summit confirmed for November
Andy Burnham will meet EU leaders in Brussels on 20 November, with proposed sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) agreement among priorities
Salvi Unacoa launches early-season green kiwifruit
Company previews commercial launch of Kandy, a new early-harvesting variety that ripens four to six weeks ahead of Hayward
Ondine flat nectarine brand reports on strong season
Brand partners say they delivered continuous summer availability across European markets, with strong repeat purchase intent among consumers
Positive outlook for South African table grapes
With a good table grape crop predicted in South Africa and Namibia, there are also hopes for positive marketing conditions
New agri-food robotics hub launched at University of Lincoln
HARVEST hub at university’s Riseholme Park Campus will provide access to testbeds for robotics in arable, fruit and vegetable farming, including £1mn Acceleration Fund