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News updates for the UK fresh produce business.
Efra committee issues warning over EU trade deal
SPS agreement would bring benefits, but has potential pitfalls too, report warns
Potato industry abandons pursuit of mancozeb extension
Popular crop protection product has been withdrawn from use in the UK
Unitec showcases AI-driven solutions at Fruit Logistica
Italian technology specialist exhibits advanced sorting systems incorporating artificial intelligence, robotics and sensors to meet growing demand for produce quality inspections
Co-op incubator scheme opens for new suppliers
Retailer is hoping to list new fruit-based snacks or healthy treats as part of its Incubator new supplier listing scheme, now open for applications
Inflation and geopolitics ramp up UK food instability
Latest IGD report lays bare complex challenges facing the grocery sector
Conversations
Fruitbox 117 · Hein Deprez, Greenyard
Greenyard’s founder discusses the company’s recent privatisation and explains why he sees an urgent need to redefine healthy eating
Fruitbox 116 · Mark Landini, Landini Associates
Sydney-based retail consultant explains how supermarkets can reconnect with customers through better design, storytelling, and a renewed focus on food
Fruitbox 115 · Daniel Sauvaitre & Philippe Binard, World Apple & Pear Association
Recorded live at Prognosfruit 2025, the latest episode of Fruitbox brings you instant reaction to this year’s European apple and pear production forecasts
Muush lands Abel & Cole listing
Brand is pitched as an alternative to sugary soft drinks
‘Great opportunity’ for UK peas and beans in poultry feed
Industry conference looks at potential of scaling pulse production to meet demand
Own-label sales hit record high in January
Worldpanel by Numerator figures underline new-year shopping trends
Aldi spends £22mn on January price cuts
Discounter has lowered prices on a wide range of products
McCain launches UK Farm of the Future in Yorkshire
Initiative builds on similar farms in Canada and South Africa and is said to be most advanced site to date
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Riverford sales rise as higher costs squeeze profits
Devon-based veg box company chose to absorb costs rather than passing on, while sharing £1.1mn of profit equally with its 1,000 co-owners in the last financial year
Moroccan citrus exports face challenges from much-needed rain
Improved water reserves have lifted the mood in Morocco, but persistent rain is disrupting citrus harvesting and forcing downward revisions to export expectations
Nick Marston to step down as British Berry Growers chair after nine years
Under his leadership, UK berry industry has expanded to be worth more than £600m in Gross Value Added, supporting over 16,000 jobs
Impact of IHT changes to be discussed at Monitor Farm meeting
Brodies LLP partner Leigh Gould will aim to answer farmers’ questions on inheritance tax
Tomato projects gain share of £21.5mn in funding
Initiatives aim to help boost farms’ resilience and cut emissions
Tom Robb named new BDM for perishables at Port of Dover Cargo
New appointment comes as Dover expands its fresh produce operations
Pioneer Pods to strengthen routes to market for UK protein crops
Group of growers aim to deliver the NFU Sustainable Proteins Plan
LEAF to launch global Regen Academy
Move is one of three new initiatives covering education, skills and data-driven innovation
Former Lidl CEO joins Co-op board
Senior retail leader Ronny Gottschlich is to join the Co-op board as independent non-exec director as group looks to future growth
Morrisons makes further price cuts to key veg lines
Cabbage, kale and potatoes among veg lines reduced to 37p as retailer cuts prices for second time this month to help shoppers cope with January squeeze