The Defra Secretary Steve Barclay has announced what he claims is the biggest upgrade to the UK’s farming schemes since leaving the EU. read more

The harvest season in Peru lasts from March to October. Increasing weather anomalies in connection with the El Niño phenomenon in particular will therefore have an impact on productivity, especially for early varieties. According to the Peruvian government's El Niño monitoring system
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Huelva-based Surexport has acquired a majority stake in Dutch strawberry producer Jong Fruit, marking the latest milestone in its strategic plan to strengthen its positioning in Northern Europe and achieve year-round production. read more

The founder of Flamingo Horticulture, Richard Evans, has been knighted in King Charles III’s New Year’s Honours List. read more

A report launched at the 2024 Oxford Farming Conference (OFC) firmly states that the practice of farmers subsidising consumers’ appetite for cheap food cannot continue. read more

The Labour Party has promised “a new deal for farmers” to boost British food production and national security. read more

Due to the length of the phenomenon, the mobility of calcium was reduced, leading to changes in quality and greater spoilage of the fruit. Avocados, for example, were barely hanging on the tree. But mangoes were also severely affected, which was a
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The Import Promotion Desk (IPD) has said it will showcase a range of organic exotic fresh produce at Fruit Logistica in Berlin, including avocados, mangoes, limes, physalis, granadillas and more. read more

The South African stonefruit industry is launching a new UK campaign in January aimed at both increasing visibility of its products to consumers and restoring trade confidence in the country as a primary Southern Hemisphere source. read more

Supermarket sales reached pre-pandemic levels in the run up to Christmas, new figures show. read more

In the first week of 2024, prices for Dutch vine tomatoes on the Veilingen in the Benelux region are significantly higher than in previous years. Supply in Spain is also lower than expected. Brisk demand across Europe is supporting the firm price trend on the Spanish market.
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Asda has launched a major new healthy eating range, with fruit and veg as key ingredients in a wide range of dishes. read more

The morning of 24 December saw the relocation ceremony of Joy Wing Mau Group’s headquarters, marked by warm applause and bursts of ceremonial gunfire. The group’s management and nearly a thousand employees witnessed and celebrated this historic moment. read more

Aldi said it donated around 1.5 million meals to those in need over the festive period. read more

CMI Orchards is reporting strong growth in US sales of branded organic apples. Nielsen scan data shows a notable sales increase for various branded apples in the 52 weeks to 12 December despite a 1.2 per cent fall in overall organic apple sales. read more

Tomatoes are still the most important product in terms of annual sales. At 50.6 million euros, they accounted for around a quarter of Veiling's total turnover in 2023. Leeks are in second place and chicory displaced strawberries from third place at the very end of the year. On the
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Spanish tropicals giant Trops is expanding its avocado operation in Tavira, Portugal. According to a report in Jornal de Negócios, it will invest €6m in expanding its warehouse capacity in the region. Work on the new infrastructure is due to begin this week and expected to be completed by
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Soaring production costs over the past two years have meant that some of the UK’s leading horticulture businesses have shelved any plans for growth, putting the future of the UK’s fruit and vegetable industry at risk. read more

In December, a new Fairtrade initiative was proposed with the aim of helping UK grocery retailers to collaborate on sustainability in supply chains. read more

Quality has always been at the centre of attention for South African pome and stone fruit producers in view of their demanding local customers. Careful cultivation of only selected varieties on the plantations in the Cape, where nectarines, peaches, plums and apricots are grown under excellent conditions, has always taken centre stage.
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