A survey of British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) growers has revealed that they are paying more than twice as much for electricity in December 2022 than in the same month in 2021 and 2020. read more

The most detailed and comprehensive investigation into South African fresh produce marketing in three decades is due to start next week. read more

The Spanish Federation of Wood Packaging and its Components, Fedemco, has named Guillermo Arregui Ferrando as its new director. read more

South African table grape industry body SATI has announced the successful start of its 2023 promotional campaign in China, launched at Guangzhou’s Jiangnonghui wholesale fruit market. read more

Challenging growing conditions has led Indian mango exporters to prioritise opportunities in Central Asia this season, making the most of shorter transit times. read more

Australia and New Zealand’s largest horticulture conference and trade show returns to Adelaide in 2023. read more

Australian apple consumers will get a taste of Isaaq and Swing this season. read more

Superplum is addressing food safety and sustainability with a new table grape offering for the Indian market.  read more

On the eve of the Australian Imperial mandarin harvest, one of the country’s biggest growers has shared an optimistic outlook for the season ahead. read more

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Alain Kritchmar has been elected as the president of CSIF, the French trade association for fresh fruit and vegetable importers, with outgoing president Philippe Pons remaining on the board as vice-president. read more

Alain Kritchmar has been elected as the president of CSIF, the French trade association for fresh fruit and vegetable importers, with outgoing president Philippe Pons remaining on the board as vice-president. read more

Asia Fruit Logistica is back in Hong Kong this September, and exhibitors from all over the world are moving quickly to secure their space at Asia’s premier fresh fruit and vegetable trade show, according to organiser Global Produce Events (GPE). read more

Brexit and inflation have increased opportunities for fruit and vegetable producers in East Africa, according to Kenyan export consultant Paul Kyalo. read more

Apple and pear production in the Southern Hemisphere will increase by less than previously expected, after poor weather in several of the region’s major supply countries reduced the size of this season’s crops. read more

Leading frozen food brand Birds Eye has announced the upcoming opening of The PEA-ple’s Cafe, a one-day-only pop-up restaurant that showcases the sweetness and versatility of its petits pois. read more

The battle for shoppers is heating up as grocery price inflation hits a new high, retail market analyst Kantar reveals. read more

Ed Knight has been appointed as Red Tractor’s new head of communications and membership engagement. read more

Ocado Retail has reported an improved set of results and stated it is on track to restore sales momentum. read more

Have you seen a great example of fresh produce or floral marketing? Don’t miss your chance to nominate that campaign – and the talent behind it – for the 2023 IFPA-Produce Plus Marketer of the Year Award (MOYA), sponsored by Seeka. read more