All Fruit articles
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NewsPlace UK announces two co-managing directors in company first
Linda Evans and Matt Smith stepped into their new roles on 12 March, having been commercial director and finance director respectively
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NewsIran war: growers warn of ‘rapid escalation’ of costs
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for fertiliser and natural gas, which accounts for 60%-80% fertiliser costs, was a ‘key driver of the current volatility’, British Apples & Pears has warned
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NewsNadorcott to appeal case against Asda over mandarin variety
Asda, and its logistics subsidiary IPL, won a landmark court case last week concerning how plant breeders’ rights affect fruit and vegetables sold by UK retailers
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NewsLittle Joya apple brand launches into Tesco stores
The apple brings a ‘dependable crunch and naturally sweet flavour’, the brand said
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Guide ToThe Grocer Guide To Breakfast & Brunch
From functional health to sheer indulgence, the growing breakfast & brunch occasion now serves multiple needs – and there is an exciting opportunity for retailers to capitalise.
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NewsAsda wins landmark mandarin variety legal battle
The High Court found that the retailer had not infringed plant breeders’ rights relating to the sale of Tang Gold (Tango) mandarins in its stores, as claimed by Nador Cott Protection
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NewsIran war: Growers may be forced to stop production due to fuel prices
Two major glasshouse grower associations have warned their growers are preparing to either end the season early or turn boilers off in greenhouses, should energy costs not come down
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NewsOddbox losses ramp up as it freezes prices to retain customers
Losses at food waste pioneer Oddbox have almost doubled as the wonky fruit & veg box seller froze its prices in an effort to retain customers
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NewsLasered limes launched to solve Corona drinkers’ ‘common dilemma’
The markings – dubbed ‘fruit tattoos’ – show the ‘precise visual lines’ for consumers to slice along so their lime wedge that ‘fits perfectly’ into any Corona bottle or can
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NewsShortages on shelves as wet weather hits fruit & veg crops
Wet weather across the Mediterranean and UK is starting to impact on the availability of some fresh produce items
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NewsMorrisons pledges £1.6bn spend on farming in 2026
The retailer said it underlined ‘its position as British farming’s single biggest direct supermarket customer’
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NewsHome Office should not control seasonal labour scheme, ex-Defra secretary says
The scheme, which is run by both the Home Office and Defra, has been mired in controversy after a scheme operator failed to sue the Home Office for wrongful suspension
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NewsFresh Produce Consortium CEO to stand down in early 2027
The decision has been taken jointly by Jenney and the board to ‘ensure long-term continuity, stability and strong succession planning’
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NewsFloods in Spain and Morocco set to hit UK fruit & veg supply
The flooding has devastated farms supplying olives, strawberries, citrus, avocados and winter crops
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NewsLabour provider ‘ruined’ after seasonal worker legal wrangle
MD Gareth Hughes said he had been forced to “completely restructure and refinance my business just to stay afloat”, following a protracted legal battle with the Home Office after it had suspended Ethero as a seaonal worker scheme operator in April 2024
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NewsForever chemicals plan ignores farming and pesticides, groups say
On Monday, environment minister Emma Hardy announced the government’s PFAS (Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances) Plan would help reduce their harmful effects and transition to safer alternatives
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NewsBritish Berry Growers chairman to stand down this year
He has led the organisation from November 2017, having been a highly respected figure within the berry sector for more than two decades
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NewsAldi and Asda urge ministers to abandon new HFSS health plans
Aldi and Asda told MPs the changes would suck investment out of lowering everyday prices and also risked confusing customers
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NewsFarmers facing £810m hit from EU SPS deal crop chemical ‘alignment’
Farmers are calling for a ‘phased’ approach to rule alignment on crop protection, with many UK-approved herbicide products currently banned in the EU
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NewsFood bosses call for crisis talks over nutrient profiling model ‘disaster’
Industry leaders warned the move would put at risk the future of vast swathes of products, many that have had huge investment in reformulation to make them healthier