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Perfect conditions bring super-sweet British raspberry crop
Growers having a ‘vintage year’ with ideal growing conditions ensuring standout flavour and quality, according to British Berry Growers
Mansfields reports ‘excellent quality’ as British cherry season begins
Producer expects fruit sizes of up to 34mm as season gets underway a week ahead of schedule
Naturitalia sees greater demand in Europe for premium produce
Italian supplier says Scandinavia and Germany are now ‘testing grounds’ for premium items like stonefruit, grapes and kiwifruit
South Africa faces tough avocado season
Some wind damage has been reported in two key growing regions, but other areas are still looking at excellent crops
Zespri expects strong grower returns for 2026/27
Kiwifruit marketer reports strong start with European and North American markets performing well, though freight costs rise due to Middle East conflict
Wrap aims to ‘change narrative’ on food waste through series of events
Key message is that we have ‘everything to gain – nothing to waste’ by acting on one of the world’s biggest economic, environmental and social issues
Mislabelling issue returns, as Israeli settlements under scrutiny
The EU Commission is set to propose ways to restrict trade with Israeli settlements, as new report sheds light on scale of problem on European markets
Hall Hunter kicks off British blueberry season
Company forecasts record-breaking harvest as more consumers actively seek out home-grown fruit
South Africa’s Flash Gala apples hit record volumes
Premium volumes surge as growers overcome challenges and expand plantings, with over 80 per cent of orchards now at maturity
Cape Town props up port league table as Sati highlights challenges
Logistics continue to be a problem for South African grape growers who use the container port in Cape Town
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Veg Power looks to build on cabbage trend
Veg Power, Hazera and the Brassica Growers Association have teamed up to mark the ‘year of the cabbage’, with the aim of boosting consumption and awareness in the UK
NFU urges government to act on food security
Tom Bradshaw, president of the National Farmers’ Union, shone a light on the present instability of the UK food system at a recent conference focused on defence
From tomatoes to cannabis: Jersey’s green ambitions
Fred Searle explores the sector growth and market potential for medical cannabis in the Channel Island, drawing comparisons with glasshouse vegetable production and the famous Jersey Royal
Fairtrade reports €1bn in premiums paid to producers
The certification body’s ‘Fairness First’ report highlights progress in advancing fairer trade amid geopolitical instability and climate pressures
NFU shows banks how to assist UK farmers
The National Farmers’ Union has outlined the key challenges facing British agriculture to the country’s leading banks, and how best to support growers
G’s calls on government to remove investment barriers
Planning permission and seasonal labour uncertainty are slowing sector growth, according to G’s chairman and CEO, with consolidation “absolutely necessary”
Importers urged to consider impact of checks on non-EU produce
Checks on imports from the rest of the world could raise food prices and jeopardise ‘just in time’ supply, while spreading risk across shipping lines and ports is helping suppliers take control, Festival of Fresh delegates told
The UK’s changing political climate ‘could impact seasonal worker debate’
Access to labour, water security, crop protection and the government’s Horticulture Sector Plan were on the agenda in the production and politics panel at Festival of Fresh
Greenvale MD David Rankin to step back
Major potato supplier has announced a leadership transition and interim structure as Rankin departs to pursue new opportunities after more than 30 years with the company
Festival of Fresh Awards celebrate cream of the crop
Nick Marston, DPS and Dyson Farming were among the winners at FPJ’s flagship event hosted by G’s