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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.
Fischer Farms secures Red Tractor and GlobalGAP accreditations
Vertical farming business says achievement brings the company one step closer to supplying the major supermarkets
Apprenticeship scheme ‘is failing’ logistics sector
Report by Logistics UK highlights ‘urgent need’ to overhaul the Apprenticeship Levy in bid to resolve sector’s long-term skills shortage
Bristol Uni spin-out lands £500k for greenhouse shading tech
Smart shade coating optimises growing conditions and reduces overheating, allowing a 34 per cent yield boost, according to Albotherm
Intercitrus calls for tougher EU stance on RSA citrus imports
It wants EU to set up centralised system to log temperature readings to prove that cold treatment rules are being followed
All change for Peruvian avocado markets
Chile enters the top three destinations for first half of 2023, displacing the US market
Costa Rican pineapple and banana exports bounce back
Strong European demand and favourable climatic conditions fuel double-digit increase in exports in first half of 2023
‘UK agriculture must think big to tackle water scarcity’
Max MacGillivray of BeanStalk Global explains why major infrastructure projects are needed to ensure a stable water supply for farming in the east of the UK
COMMENT: Why ‘land sparing’ is a more sustainable option
Agricultural economist Graham Brookes explains why he supports a land-sparing approach as the best way of balancing food production and climate change mitigation
New Spanish food summit aims to deepen UK trade ties
Event in London aims to boost trade between Spain and Britain and explore the potential for market growth in food and wine
Sunny June to boost flavour of British apples
Sunniest June for 66 years leaves British growers expecting a great-tasting crop, but volumes are set to contract after last year’s heat and a cooler spring
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Look who’s talking… at Global Tropicals Congress
Top names gather at Fruitnet’s new meeting point for the tropical and exotic fresh produce business.
Slug-monitoring project gets underway
Plans for SLIMERS initiative to be revealed at webinar on 15 August, with recruitment already underway for up to 30 ‘Slug Sleuths’
EU apple and pear output to contract in 2023 says Prognosfruit
EU apple crop 3.3 per cent lighter than last year, while pear production is down 12.9 per cent
Post-Brexit border checks delayed once more
Import checks on plant and animal products arriving from EU delayed for fifth time amid concerns that red tape will push up inflation
Defra pushes back food waste reporting mandate
Compulsory food waste reporting will not be required of large UK food and drink companies until 2026 at the earliest, Government announces
Spanish melons and watermelons bounce back
Growers hail return to normal production and the reactivation of demand in August
London Gateway attracts new business
DP World welcomes five new customers at its London Gateway facility in first 100 days
Earth & Wheat launches wonky fruit box
Wonky bread and veg business moves into fruit as its mission to bring down food waste continues
Puglia producers form promotion partnership
New memorandum of understanding sees eight of Italy’s leading grape regions team up to boost sales
NFU urges government action on food security report
Union welcomes recommendations to bolster population health, stressing that a coordinated government approach to food policy is vital