An apple harvesting robot developed by Monash University in Melbourne has received a top prize in a state engineering award. read more

Authorities in Egypt have announced the use of DNA to prevent illegal shipments of protected grape varieties at source in response to “repeated breaches”. read more

In the wake of Back British Farming Day, the NFU has welcomed a number of government announcements on farming and growing, but warned that more still needs to be done on the key issue of farm support as many farmers face a cash-flow crisis. read more

In August, vegetable prices soared in Greece after a prolonged European heat wave gave the country its hottest July for 50 years. According to a report from Iefimerida, salad prices started to rival those of meats. read more

Lidl has published new figures showing its range of investments in Britain during its last financial year, which it said proved its promise of providing customers with the highest-quality products at the lowest prices. read more

Spain’s 2023/24 lemon production is expected to climb 34 per cent on the previous year, according to the seasonal forecast from Ailimpo. read more

The Soluna apple brand has captured the attention of consumers in Hong Kong with a fresh marketing campaign in September. read more

Bloom Fresh International, the company created by the merger SNFL Group and IFG, has announced a new addition to its Candy Snaps table grape line. read more

The former chief scientist of the UN Environmental Programme, Professor Jacquie McGlade, heads an impressive line-up of over 40 agribusiness leaders and experts travelling to regional NSW for the Digital Agrifood Summit on 11-12 October 2023. read more

NFU Cymru’s Rural Affairs Board has voiced concern that current Glastir contract holders could be left worse off as a result of the transition to the new interim environment scheme. read more

Campaigners say Britain is becoming the ”toxic poster child of Europe” as it fails to outlaw 36 pesticides recently banned by the EU, the Guardian reports. read more

The NFU has issued a “massive thank you” to the public for their support of Britain’s farmers and growers as it marks Back British Farming Day (BFFD) today (13 September). read more

Defra secretary Thérèse Coffey has today (13 September) announced a package of measures designed to help consumers ’buy British’ and provide farmers with the cashflow they need to invest in their businesses. read more

A new report from cross-party think-tank Demos, supported by McCain Foods, has called for government action to help farmers adopt regenerative farming practices. read more

Fresh Del Monte’s executive president and chief operating officer, Mohammed Abbas, talks to Chris White about how the world-famous fresh produce brand is segmenting the pineapple category that it’s dominated for years read more

The recent summit of the BRICS nations in South Africa has been hailed as a major success for the country, with interesting new developments for the fruit sector. read more

The recent summit of the BRICS nations in South Africa has been hailed as a major success for the country, with interesting new developments for the fruit sector. read more

Aldi Australia has announced it will exclusively stock 100 per cent Australian-grown avocado in all of its 586 stores, a move welcomed by the local industry. read more

Aldi Australia has announced it will exclusively stock 100 per cent Australian-grown avocado in all of its 586 stores, a move welcomed by the local industry. read more

Leading Australian wholesaler and national retail supplier of passionfruit, Jetbest Group, has committed to a long-term partnership to invest in the development of improved passionfruit varieties. read more