All Fresh produce articles
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NewsVertical Future collapsed owing £7.9m to creditors
The company went into administration on 12 August, appointing Richard Cole and Steve Kenny of KBL Advisory to oversee it
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NewsEat-Lancet calls for major reduction in meat consumption
The agrifood sector was the ’single most influential driver of planetary boundary transgression’, said the Eat-Lancet Commission
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NewsAbel & Cole goes on anti-UPF road trip in wake of HFSS ad legislation
The online grocer has launched pop-up activations including the road trip, on which it will be pulling up to some of the ‘best-known HFSS giants’ including Krispy Kreme Doughnuts and McDonald’s
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NewsAH Worth announces leadership changes with new appointment
Walton was former managing director of Branston and previously part of the AH Worth team until 2024
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NewsDry winter is a ‘big threat’ to supply, warns leading grower
After a hot, dry summer, diminished water supplies across the country could lead to issues with next year’s plantings
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NewsLower-carbon broccoli hits Tesco shelves
Up to 50 tonnes of the crop, cultivated at a Lincolnshire farm, hit shelves this week
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NewsFairtrade updates minimum banana price to support workers
The average Fairtrade Minimum price will have increased by 4.6% to 6%, depending on the type of supply chain with further variations by origin
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NewsUK berry sector reveals major sustainability advances
British Berry Growers has published its Sustainability Report 2025, which was compiled by Collison & Associates and was based on a comprehensive survey covering over half of the UK’s total berry production
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NewsAsda doubles amount of British apples sold this year
In the grower body’s annual award for retailer performance in the sales of British apples and pears, Asda was awarded most improved for having the best year-on-year performance
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NewsTight banana supplies to worsen next year due to climate change
Challenging weather conditions, rising instances of plant disease, and increased demand are set to continue to impact the global banana market and ultimately drive up prices
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Promotional FeaturesHow cardboard packaging is evolving to meet fresh food needs
Discover how recyclable cardboard packaging is transforming food protection, branding and sustainability without compromising performance.
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Jena Anderson, grocery buyer, Abel & Cole
‘Every loaf, jar, and box has a story and a lot of care behind it’
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NewsMorrisons goes ‘ultra premium’ in biggest fresh relaunch in a decade
CEO Rami Baitiéh described the move as Morrisons’ biggest range reset in a decade
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NewsBerryWorld Plus celebrates UK’s first home-bred blueberry
The blueberry was developed in Kent at BerryWorld Plus’s breeding site in Faversham
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NewsPack’d moves into ingredients with four-strong range
The new range comprises Organic Chopped Onion, Organic Chopped Garlic, Organic Chopped Ginger, and Organic Soffritto Base, made with carrots, celery and onion
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NewsCluck & collect: TikTok Shop to sell fresh Christmas turkeys
From 1 October, TikTok Shop will be taking pre-orders for Christmas turkeys via Newcastle’s The Fat Butcher
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NewsTesco trials in-aisle avocado ripeness scanner
‘The scanner will enable shoppers to choose the avocado that is right for them’
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News‘Superfruit’ grape launches to rival blueberries on health
Available for a limited time through Marks & Spencer and Ocado (rsp: £3), Boombites Red Berry Grapes are said to contain elevated levels of anthocyanins
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NewsWomen more likely to get into debt on Seasonal Worker scheme, research finds
A new report from Focus on Labour Exploitation has found that women on the scheme are more likely to have entered into debt to join the scheme and may face more barriers to recovering that debt
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NewsRiverford Organic Farmers calls out supermarkets for importing produce in the British season
Research from organic veg box company Riverford Organic Farmers has revealed that 72% of Brits believe supermarkets should prioritise British farmers over global suppliers