Miniature apple brand Rockit has partnered with Emirates Red Crescent during Ramadan as part of a charitable promotion for its Ramadan-inspired Rockit giftbox sold read more

Strawberries specially bred for automated picking will soon become a reality in Australia after the launch of an initiative to develop varieties that can be easily harvested by robot. read more

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The UK could be facing a cauliflower shortage from mid-April onwards, warn suppliers, after freezing winter temperatures wiped out domestic yields. read more

A ‘herd’ of robots is to be released into the English countryside to commercially pick British asparagus for the first time this coming season. read more

Europe’s largest avocado importer Nature’s Pride is set to tackle the challenge of responsible water management head on this week when it takes part in the UN 2023 Water Conference in New York. read more

AP Moller-Maersk has announced the inaugural flight of its new airfreight service with scheduled flights between Billund, Denmark and Hangzhou, China. read more

The widely-reported shortages of salad vegetables over the past month have helped drive a jump in the overall UK inflation rate. read more

Packaging Automation owner and chairman Anthony Penn has died, the company has announced. read more

Carbon-neutral potato brand Root Zero has launched new packaging and a digital out-of-home advertising campaign supporting its listings in Waitrose stores across London. read more

Heavy rains in northern Peru are affecting the harvesting of crops including mangoes, table grapes, avocados and organic bananas. read more

Lidl exported 27,000 tonnes of Portuguese fruit and vegetables to 11 countries in 2022 through a joint campaign with industry association Portugal Fresh. read more

Tiny Italian lemons with edible skins and a sweeter taste are creating a buzz in parts of northern Europe, as demand for the relatively unknown fruit increases. read more

Fresh produce is among almost 500 products set to have their prices cut by Morrisons. read more

Greenyard Fresh Belgium and integrated water utilities company Pidpa have entered the final phase of their plan to install a new on-site water purification system on the former’s site in Sint-Katelijne-Waver. read more

While we might flippantly observe that the UK’s recent salad vegetable crisis will have raised the blood pressure of certain retail buyers, it appears this kind of shortage may in fact have a real and serious impact on consumer health. read more

Extensive promotional activity has put South African stonefruit ”at the front of consumer and retailer minds” in recent months, as the marketing campaign looks to highlight both the quality of product and consistency of supply. read more

Extensive promotional activity has put South African stonefruit ”at the front of consumer and retailer minds” in recent months, as the marketing campaign looks to highlight both the quality of product and consistency of supply. read more

Inclement weather, rising input costs and new phytosanitary regulations will lead to a big drop in Huelva’s berry production this season. read more

Biobest has appointed Dr Lara Ramaekers to the new role of business development director of biopesticides. read more