Gene editing has become a commercial reality in England after the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act passed into law. read more

For the first time this season, Aldi bought more British apples from UK growers than any other UK retailer in February, according to the peak industry body. read more

Areflh hosted a public conference in Spain on 23 March covering the new CAP and the European regulation on packaging. read more

More than 1,150 delegates from 32 countries will gather in Auckland at the beginning of April for the 10th World Avocado Congress, hosted by New Zealand for the first time. read more

What do growers, retailers and consumers really think about the proliferation of new varieties on offer today? And how can breeders address their respective needs to give new cultivars the best chance of success? read more

Next Generation Apples (NGA) has signed an agreement with Shenzhen SVM (SVM) that will see two New Zealand-bred apples grown in China. read more

Next Generation Apples (NGA) has signed an agreement with Shenzhen SVM (SVM) that will see two New Zealand-bred apples grown in China. read more

New Zealand grower co-operative Market Gardeners (MG) has finalised the purchase of Warkworth-based Southern Paprika (SPL). read more

Foodtech company OneThird has announced that it has raised €2.75m (US$3m) in a late-seed funding round, increasing the total amount of funding raised to date to €5.75m (US$6.1m). read more

Vertical farming specialist Harvest London has made an agreement with Planet Organic that we see its living basil sold exclusively at the UK organic retailer’s stores across London, according to a report from the Grocer. read more

Asia remains an enticing prospect for global suppliers who can supply the right markets with the right grapes. Where are the opportunities for sustainable growth? And what is the best way to successfully bring a new variety to market in China and beyond? read more

Asia remains an enticing prospect for global suppliers who can supply the right markets with the right grapes. Where are the opportunities for sustainable growth? And what is the best way to successfully bring a new variety to market in China and beyond? read more

At a dedicated session on sustainable food systems hosted by the World Trade Organisation’s SPS (Sanitary and Phytosanitary) Committee, Freshfel Europe stressed the important role played by the fruit and vegetables sector in contributing to environmentally, socially and economically
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Cheshire-based A Pearson Holdings Limited (APS), which grows over 500m tomatoes a year in the UK, has been acquired by the P3P Partners group. read more

The House of Lords inquiry into the horticulture industry is continuing with a focus on labour. read more

Warwickshire electrical weed control manufacturer RootWave has launched its first tractor-powered machine for orchards, vineyards and fruit. read more

Fruit and vegetable export volumes from Spain decreased 9.5 per cent in January when compared with the same month of 2022. read more

Japan has authorised imports of Peruvian grapes, opening up a market of 125m consumers for the Andean nation. read more

The British topfruit industry has outlined its research and development plans as AHDB completes its wind down. read more

Mexico has access to imports of Chilean mandarins, clementines and lemons under an inspection system. read more