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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.
Greencore agrees deal to acquire Bakkavor
If approved, the deal would create a £4 billion convenience food supplier
AgriLook connects the dots for growers
Developed by Preston Waldon, new software tool AgriLook aims to “help farmers stay ahead of the curve” by delivering forward-looking intelligence
Coming soon: FPJ Mediterranean Special
FPJ’s Mediterranean Special explores the big challenges and opportunities facing suppliers in the region, including climate change and new varieties
End of an era for South African citrus leader Justin Chadwick
Justin Chadwick, who is retiring as chief executive of the South African Citrus Growers’ Association, speaks exclusively to Fruitnet about three decades of service
Egypt and Jordan on the rise in premium strawberries
January’s showcase of premium UC Davis cultivars demonstrates the growing influence of Egypt and Jordan in strawberry production, according to Global Plant Genetics
EFRA to quiz Zeichner on Defra vision for farming
Defra minister Daniel Zeichner to face cross-party MPs’ questions on farming, profitability and fairness in supply chains
Report identifies new revenue from crop waste
A new report from Growing Kent & Medway highlights the untapped potential of waste from horticultural crops
Red Tractor commits farm assurance scheme to wide-ranging improvements
The food assurance scheme promises significant improvements following publication of the Farm Assurance Review
Steve Reed sees Veg Power in action
Defra secretary sees veg consumption campaign in action at primary school in his London constituency
Chefs want prepped produce, new wholesaler report reveals
UK hospitality sector seeks pre-prepared fruit and veg from wholesale markets to ease labour crisis
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FSCG sets out stall for fresh potato sector
New trade group representing UK fresh potato suppliers pledges to tackle industry challenges and promote growth for sector
UK border ‘most expensive and least efficient’, FPC warns
Nigel Jenney joins other industry experts in telling cross-party EFRA Committee that UK post-Brexit border system is broken
BTGA gears up for British Tomato Fortnight
The UK’s annual domestic tomato campaign is set to reach consumers of all ages
PML Seafrigo keen to help firms hit by Heathrow closure
UK perishable logistics firm poised to “step in and help” produce companies affected by Heathrow closure
A sign of things to come for South African trade?
There is an increasing realisation that trade relations around the world are changing, and participation in AGOA could be nearing an end
EFRA urges Westminster to protect farmer income
Government must do more to protect farmer income and preserve fairness in UK supply chain, says House of Commons committee
Government policy threatens domestic production, BAPL warns
Incoming wage cost hikes and future inheritance tax changes are damaging domestic production and will hurt consumers, according to apple and pear growers
FPC calls for halt to plant health fee hikes
Fresh Produce Consortium CEO takes centre stage at IFE and calls for government to pause plant health fee hike
Felix Project hosts food waste webinar
The London food redistribution charity offers online event to inform produce sector about new food waste legislation
Rain dampens Spanish strawberry supply
Excess humidity causes losses of 15-20 per cent of the crop