This is what will happen next year and why: supermarkets will have empty shelves again, government will say there isn’t a market failure, and more British growers will cease trading. This isn’t really a bold prediction as we said as much back in 2019. read more

Sun World has hailed the ”exciting launch” of its new Autumncrisp brand at the recent the New York Wine and Food Festival (NYWFF), which took place on Hudson River Park’s Pier 76. read more

Tesco’s UK chief executive Jason Tarry is stepping down after 33 years with the business, the supermarket has confirmed. read more

Leading berry supplier Hortifrut has appointed Saskia Polak as its new commercial director for Europe, Middle East and Africa. read more

The NFU has stressed that there are still issues that need to be resolved around the future of crop protection in the UK. read more

AMFresh has launched an exclusive new mandarin in time for the Halloween celebration on 31 October. Developed by the group’s Genesis Innovation team Halloweena is an innovative, pumpkin-shaped easy peeler with a multi-colour skin and sweet and virtually seedless pulp. read more

Biome Makers has announced that its soil health assessment tool, BeCrop, is now available to more farmers across the globe. The company has entered into a number of strategic partnerships with laboratories to extend its reach to key agricultural regions like Australia and Brazil. read more

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