The NFU has called for greater clarity and swifter support for farmers and growers surrounding the return of land that had been compulsory purchased ahead of the second phase of HS2. read more

South African sources have lauded the US Wonderful Citrus group for its recent grower symposium, which brought producer countries from across the Southern Hemisphere together at its headquarters in California. read more

Growers have been urged to review farm insurance policies amid a much-improved crop for topfruit this season, alongside an expected increase in value. read more

Colombian-grown Hass avocados will be the star of the show at the fifth edition of Territorio Aguacate, which takes place on 29-30 November at the Plaza Mayor Convention and Expo Centre, Medellín. read more

Three-fifths of Brits are in favour of banning individually wrapped fruit and vegetables, according to a survey. read more

Elliot Jones has announced he is moving on from Costa after more than two decades with the leading Australia fresh produce grower-marketer. read more

Ocean Network Express (ONE) was formed in 2017 bringing together the shipping lines Nippon Yusen Kaisha, Mitsui OSK Lines and K Line. read more

Ian Smith, the driving force behind R&R Smith, passed away recently, leaving behind a legacy spanning six decades in the Australian apple industry. read more

A new sweet snack offering three Medjool dates inside one pack has been launched in the UK, offering consumers a healthy, convenient snacking solution. read more

Fruitnet Forum South-East Europe took place in Belgrade, Serbia, on 25 October, connecting Serbian and regional fresh produce suppliers with a selection of European buyers. read more

British farmers and growers will continue to have access to key pesticides, the government has announced in a move that will come as a relief to the fresh produce industry. read more

SanLucar is launching a promotional campaign in German and Austrian supermarkets based on Disney’s new movie, Wish, which transports the audience to the magical kingdom of Rosas, home of the film’s 17-year-old protagonist, Asha. read more

Growing Kent & Medway has awarded a share of over £1.6 million to 13 businesses to fund projects that will sustainably transform the horticultural and plant-based food and drink supply chain. read more

Kuehne and Nagel has reported on its results for the third quarter (Q3) and first nine months of the year, delivering what it described as a ‘good performance’ despite difficult economic conditions. read more

Thirty years after the creation of the Banana Environmental Commission (CAB), Costa Rica’s banana industry has renewed its commitment to sustainable production by signing up to a new series of undertakings to grow bananas in an environmentally responsible way. read more

Officials at the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Guangzhou, China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to further their relationship and cooperation. read more

US agriculture secretary Tom Vilsack has announced the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing US$1.3bn to help American producers maintain and develop markets for their commodities. read more

We all know that we need to act now to improve our collective impact on the environment. That includes retailers and growers, with the latter uniquely placed to be a key part of the solution to climate change across the globe. read more

British agtech start-up BigSis, which offers chemical-free insect control solutions to farmers, has been named today (24 October) as one of Bloomberg UK’s 25 Startups to Watch. read more

The UK’s expanding love affair with all things Halloween is open season for one of the UK’s biggest pumpkin growers, who are moving more than a million fruit in just four weeks.  read more