The outlook for consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables remains under pressure in the European Union. read more

Tesco is partnering with five of its largest UK field veg suppliers to launch the UK’s biggest ever commercial roll-out of low-carbon fertiliser, which will contribute to boosting the UK’s food security, while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions in its supply chain, the retailer said. read more

Ilip has launched a new rPET punnet for strawberries and other delicate fruits. The B40 punnet has an absorbent paper pad in the base instead of the micro-bubble plastic pad, allowing packagers to reduce the quantity of plastic they use while still protecting the fruit. read more

The widespread protests in Iran following the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody, which quickly developed into strikes, including in the transportation sector, have added to the woes of fruit traders already reeling from the impact of crippling sanctions on the country’s economy and
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Aldi has been confirmed as the UK’s lowest-priced supermarket in a new independent price comparison survey. read more

South Africa’s apple and pear exports are set for a small reduction this season with the industry describing it as an average crop. read more

Salix Fruit said it is looking forward to a positive 12 months after what it describes as challenging but successful year for the company in 2022. read more

Lidl has unveiled plans to invest £4 billion in British food businesses in 2023 in a move it said cements its support for suppliers across the country. read more

Multinational fresh produce supplier BayWa Global Produce says it has spent heavily on infrastructure in order to improve its “resilience and performance”. read more

Claridock has announced the launch of a new platform for global trade consisting of a database for fresh food that will be turned into a two-sided marketplace. read more

The 40th edition of Macfrut, the international trade fair for the fresh produce industry, is set to take place at the Rimini Expo Centre from 3-5 May 2023. read more

Japanese fruit imports have dropped to their lowest levels in five years with rising production and freight costs and a weak yen contributing to a challenging environment for importers. read more

New Zealand food exports grew by over NZ$8bn in 2022, but there was a decline in trade value for some of the country’s key fresh produce lines. read more

The Californian strawberry industry is counting the cost of recent storm damage with hundreds of acres of property damaged. read more

While South Tyrol’s apple orchards enjoy a welcome rest, one of its leading brands, Marlene, continues to engage with consumers via a series of international marketing initiatives and sponsorships, each designed to highlight its close relationship with sport and the mountains. read more

The Global Coalition of Fresh Produce (GCFP) has released a report analysing the current global trading environment for fresh fruits and vegetables. read more

The Fairtrade Foundation has been awarded Superbrand status for 2022/23 in recognition of the strength of its brand and public perception in the UK. read more

Social retail enterprise Community Shop has urged the food and drink industry to maximise the value from its surplus stock after revealing a doubling in demand for its services. read more

Reports of a single strain blight pathogen in Denmark – where some samples were shown to be resistant to the CAA group of blight fungicides – has reinforced advice for growers and agronomists to prevent it occurring in the UK. read more

Eurofins Food & Water Testing UK has announced the acquisition of a micro testing business in Scotland.  read more