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Veg Power strengthens board with four new members
Simon Conway, Tom Firth, Tom Lindsay and Karen Schenstrom join Veg Power board
Supermarket tills ring out in countdown to Christmas
December retail sales are forecast to exceed £13 billion for the first time ever as shoppers count down to Christmas
Fruitnet Tomato Congress heads to Malaga, Spain, in 2025
The tomato category’s leading event, Fruitnet Tomato Congress, is back on 11-12 November 2025 at a new location in Malaga, close to one of Spain’s primary tomato production areas
Post-Brexit checks hit UK salad veg supply
Next season British salad crops at risk from post-Brexit seed and plant border controls, growers warn
#GrowingtoLove set to return in 2025
Veg Power’s ‘Growing to Love’ campaign is set to return next year after proving a hit across 375 UK primary schools
Sysco GB celebrates sustainability success
The foodservice supplier scoops major sustainability award for waste management
North Carolina eyes sweet potato export growth in Europe
The North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission is ramping up production for the UK and other European markets for 2025
Rise of Egypt’s juicing industry likely to impact European citrus market
With issues in the Red Sea disrupting Egyptian exports to Asia, analysts had been predicting a glut of oranges on the European market, but the opening of new juicing facilities in Egypt could significantly ease the pressure
CPB uses tech to boost prune engagement
California Prune Board takes prune orchards to global audiences via virtual reality project
Aldi donates thousands of Christmas lunches to low-income areas
Discounter is donating meals through its partnership with surplus food redistributor Company Shop Group
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Angus Soft Fruits marks 30 years at annual conference
Scotland’s leading berry supplier hosted its yearly conference this month, celebrating 30 years of business and assessing the best path forward for its growers and partners
Sysco GB celebrates Purpose Month with volunteering boost
Staff from across the group donated their services to food redistribution charities as part of company-wide mission
Aldi dishes up festive cheer with free meals
The discounter is donating thousands of Christmas lunches to low-income communities via Company Shop Group
Barfoots expands UK butternut production
British grower scales up UK butternut squash production thanks to successful Sakata seed variety
Veg Power backs LBC healthy eating campaign
The not-for-profit marketer shapes new radio campaign encouraging Brits to eat more veg
Lidl GB revenue rises as shopper numbers grow
Discounter reports highest increase in shopper visits across the sector and strong growth in fresh produce
Brakes wins Foodservice Operator of the Year at the Quality Food Awards
Sysco UK foodservice firm also picked up 10 product awards at London food industry event
Thorogoods marks 50 years at NCGM
Fresh produce wholesale group celebrates a half-century at New Covent Garden Market, during which it has maintained its focus on high-quality British fruit and vegetables
Del Monte launches range of dried fruit snacks
New apple crisps and sticks will be rolled out at self-checkouts in Tesco and Morrisons stores
Nationwide issues Spanish supply warning
Fresh produce distributor Nationwide warns UK customers of disruption to Spanish fruit and veg supplies after severe weather