All Fruit articles
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NewsAngus Soft Fruits turnover swells after bumper UK crop
Summer 2025 was ‘early and warm, resulting in higher yields and increased UK volumes’, driving overall sales growth
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NewsUK fruit & veg supplies exposed to climate change, Food Foundation says
The study found 90% of the UK’s top 20 fruit & vegetable supply partners were moderately to severely vulnerable to the effects of the shifting climate, with Kenya, Egypt and Peru among the most exposed
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NewsBritish berry growers call for water storage support
British Berry Growers said years of investment in reservoirs, rainwater storage and more efficient use of water had helped growers continue to produce fruit despite the dry conditions
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NewsMore domestic fruit & vegetables needed to boost food security, report finds
New report from Green Alliance reveals the UK could boost overall food self-sufficiency to 66%
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NewsFruit & veg shortages ‘inevitable’ as farmers forced to ‘grow less’
As drought conditions were extended to nearly 70% of England this week, the National Drought Group has warned all regions of the country are undergoing pressure on water resources, resulting in farmers experiencing their earliest harvest in 20 years
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NewsPrice rises ‘inevitable’ says FDF as fears grow over fruit & veg shortages
FDF Scotland’s David Thomson told the BBC there were ‘significant concerns’ over the availability of many fruit & veg products
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NewsBritish Apples & Pears appoints new executive chair
The new chair will join the organisation on 1 September, working alongside current executive chair Ali Capper during a two-month handover
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NewsSoul Fruit’s freeze-dried crisps lands bricks & mortar grocery debut
The listing marks Soul Fruit’s first entry into a major high-street supermarket
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NewsGrowers in ‘crisis’ with shortages to come as drought continues
Growers have told The Grocer that shortages of core lines are becoming more likely as parts of the country reach their seventh week without significant rain
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NewsBuoyant year for berries boosts Berryworld finances
Berryworld’s turnover increased from £319.5m to £356.6m in the year to 31 December 2025, which the brand said was down to buoyant sales of both berries and prepared fruit
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NewsFresh produce growth stunted as growers battle heat pressure
Nationwide Produce has warned that in addition to growth issues, irrigation is under increasing pressure, harvesting windows are becoming shorter, and plants are under stress due to the continued heatwave
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NewsHoly Moly outlines global avocado ambitions with Westfalia Fruit collaboration
Fresh dips challenger Holy Moly is aiming to become the world’s number one avocado brand after securing investment, and agreeing a collaboration with Westfalia Fruit, The Grocer can reveal
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NewsGrowers facing ‘extremely challenging’ weather as crops suffer
Rapid fluctuations in temperature from around 10°C on cooler days to highs of 34°C are causing issues on farms including scorching produce and shutting down growth, growers have warned
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NewsAsda expects customers to ‘go wild’ for new Yellow Watermelon snack
The retailer said the new Exceptional Yellow Watermelon Fans tasted sweeter and milder than red watermelon
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NewsAldi leads strawberry price cuts as promotions ramp up
Aldi has triggered a wave of strawberry price cuts across UK supermarkets, with rivals quickly matching its budget-tier reductions
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NewsBritish apple sales to retailers surging, says British Apples & Pears
The organisation said total British apple sales from September to June reached 138,823t
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NewsSupermarket meal deal fruit recalled due to possible salmonella risk
SKUs with use-by dates of 23 or 24 June across Asda, Morrisons, Tesco, M&S and Sainsbury’s have been affected
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NewsM&S brings back viral Strawberry & Creme Sandwich
The sandwich went viral on social media last year and raised questions about tax
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NewsSoil degradation supercharging UK household food price pressures, new analysis warns
NGO Save Soil said degraded soils were increasing the severity of supply shocks by making farms less resilient to drought, heatwaves and flooding
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NewsPlant-based protein key to supermarket emission reduction, report claims
Even a relatively modest rebalancing towards stocking more plant-based foods could help supermarkets better achieve emission reduction targets, said Madre Brava