What can challenger brands teach the fresh produce industry?
Harvey Choat, MD of comms agency Nexus, explores what fresh produce brands can learn from the best ‘challenger brands’ in food and drink?
‘Women are shaping future of farming’, says ASF breeding programme director
Lucy Wilkins of Angus Soft Fruits reflects on the challenges and opportunities for women in horticulture ahead of International Women’s Day on 8 March
Koppert launches handheld blower for dispersing natural predators
The Natutec Airobreez offers precision, efficiency and labour savings, according to Dutch biological crop protection specialist
Greece targets supermarkets for greater transparency on pricing
Deceptive supermarket promotions are in the firing line across eastern Europe and Greece, as governments look to protect farmers and consumers
Spanish exports to the US grew slightly in 2024
With US trade at the forefront of the news cycle, Fepex has revealed that fresh produce shipments climbed in volume and value last year, albeit from a low base
Rainforest Alliance unveils streamlined certification programme
The new streamlined certification will mean less complexity for farmers, says Rainforest Alliance, allowing them to focus on practices that matter most for people and planet
AgriAudit wins £10k grant to develop compliance app
Recently launched app helps ease the audit burden on UK farmers and growers
Gender dynamics ‘changing’ at New Covent Garden
CGMA chair Wanda Goldwag expects to see more female-run traders at London wholesale market in future
UK consumers want more action on plastic packaging reduction
According to research from specialist polymer manufacturer Aquapak, consumers would like to see bolder steps from UK retailers and brands on reducing plastic packaging
India streamlines import protocol for Spanish oranges
New rules allow cold treatment to be carried out during transit
REO Veiling simplifies identity to REO
Belgian cooperative REO Veiling has changed its corporate identity to REO, accompanied by a new logo and company motto, ‘Together it tastes better’
DP World’s Modal Shift Programme moves 100,000 rail containers
Share of rail freight for onward journeys by containers arriving by sea at DP World Southampton has risen to more than 30 per cent
Viveros California makes new raspberry variety available to all
Growers can now access Vica Alegría under a free marketing model
Coming soon: FPJ Tech & Packaging Special
FPJ’s Tech & Packaging Special gives you the inside track on the innovations making the sector more efficient and sustainable than ever before
Mexico’s Finka opts for Source.ag’s precision-enhancing solutions
A leading high-tech greenhouse tomato grower in Mexico is seeking to enhance precision and efficiency in its operations through Source.ag’s cutting-edge solutions
Antwerp-Bruges initiates tendering process for new site
The tender focuses on logistics projects that align with deep-sea and short-sea activities, including cold chain operations
Albanian mandarins eye new export opportunities
A new book shines spotlight on the country’s thriving citrus sector
EU Commission aims to simplify rules on sustainability
The European Commission’s proposed Omnibus Simplification Package would slash the number of businesses impacted by regulations like the CSRD and EU Taxonomy
Dulcis wins the Taste of the Year award
Italian organic kiwifruit is awarded the prestigious quality seal in Spain and Portugal
Study suggests Vidre+ “keeps peppers fresh for longer”
Mexican study finds Fresh Inset’s 1-MCP technology could help peppers stay firmer for more than 21 days
Unica posts record turnover
Second-tier cooperative adds avocados to its line-up with integration of two new cooperatives
Trade bodies call for greater support on seasonal labour after scheme extension
Industry bodies welcome five-year extension of Seasonal Worker Scheme but continue calls for a rolling scheme, nine-month visas and sustained numbers
Fruitnet Tomato Congress looks ahead to 2030
Fruitnet Tomato Congress takes place in Malaga, Spain, on 11-12 November 2025, with a focus on the future of the tomato business, examining the category’s continuing response to the changing climate, labour issues and evolving consumer demands
BayWa names Frank Hiller as its new CEO
Board says Hiller and new CFO Matthias Rapp ”identify strongly” with goals of becoming more robust and profitable as group faces up to financial challenges
Potential for more UK fruit exports to Singapore
Market opportunities are likely to increase as Singaporean economy continues to recover from Covid and tourism rebounds
Syngenta boosts biological solutions portfolio
New R&D capacity will help farmers move towards more sustainable practices
Enzispring highlights opportunities for Kenyan avocados
New possibilities are opening up for Kenyan avocados, according to Enzispring’s Alice Okello, including in eastern Europe, the Middle East and Asia, but Red Sea issues continue to pose a challenge
Fruit Logistica: Ready to roll – Europe’s largest container port prepares for future growth
Anne Saris took to the Logistics Hub stage at Fruit Logistica to explain the vision behind Rotterdam Food Hub
Non-browning bananas given green light for March debut
Biotech group Tropic says it is ready to roll out gene-edited bananas that don’t go brown, as well as others with extended shelf-life
Anecoop highlights benefits of physical activity and healthy eating
Company will donate 1,500kg of Bouquet mandarins to participants of Sunday’s 10KFEM race in Valencia
Dole reports on “very strong” 2024 results
Reveune climbs 2.8 per cent while company highlights “strong operational performance” last year
Final countdown for Fruitnet Berry Congress
The world’s leading event for the fresh berry business prepares to open its doors in Rotterdam
Conventional shipping programme from South Africa is growing in stature
Exporters are supporting the country’s conventional shipping programme to counter wind delays in Cape Town
Steve Reed slated on inheritance tax at NFU Conference
Under-fire Defra secretary announces measures to boost farmers’ profitability but refuses to budge on inheritance tax and caveats seasonal worker extension with intention to reduce visa numbers in future
Fruit Logistica: Tropical transformation – robust logistics networks for avocados, mangoes and more
The Port of Barcelona’s Carles Mayol looked at the development of logistics and transport networks supporting the surge in demand for tropical fruit
Côte d’Ivoire’s ADF Agro focuses on premium mango market in Europe
Challenges remain in terms of accessing raw materials and adapting to the changing climate, but Côte d’Ivoire’s mango exporters see opportunities in Europe’s premium market