These 6 countries are beating the odds as consumption of fresh produce remains flat across EU
Poland is one of the largest apple-producing countries in the European Union (EU). However, there’s a downward trend in the number of apples the country’s citizens eat. More specifically, Poland’s per capita consumption of apples dipped from an all-time high of 56.2 pounds in 1982 to 21.6 pounds in 2021, according to FAOSTAT/Kantar Polska data. […]
South African raisin crop set to shatter record as harvest nears
New data released by industry body Raisins South Africa have forecast that farmers’ stock for 2024/25 will reach 104,000t, representing the first time the country has broken through the 100,000t barrier. The milestone comes after the weather stabilised following a period of temperature variability during the spring. Producers are now reporting ideal conditions and plant […]
Veg Power lands four new Board members as it tries to increase consumption in 2025
Veg Power has added four new members to its advisory board as its continues its mission of trying to expand vegetable consumption in the UK. Simon Conway, who chairs The British Tomato Growers Association, joins Tom Firth (Chair of IPA’s Sustainability Action Group),Tom Lindsay (Trustee of The Food Foundation) and Karen Schenstrom (Business Development Director […]
Europe’s Largest Grocery Markets Stir Up Demand as Inflation Dust Settles
As the inflationary dust begins to settle across Europe’s largest grocery markets, demand patterns are shifting, presenting a blend of opportunities and challenges for retailers and manufacturers alike. While inflation has eased, affordability remains a key barrier to demand recovery. The post-inflationary landscape is marked by uneven volume sales recovery, distinct growth drivers, and a […]
Fruit Attraction attendees get ‘real taste’ of stunning World Food Photography Awards images
More than 100,000 attendees got a chance to view the most creative and alluring fresh fruit and vegetable images at the World Food Photography Awards’ “Corridor of Fame” exhibition during Fruit Attraction in Madrid. For more than a decade, many industry leaders have seen those images shared online but not actually in person. The Corridor […]
Rapid Changes Ensure Continued Success for the Global Blueberry Industry
A series of significant changes across various regions will set the global blueberry industry up for continued success. Key trends shaping the future of the industry include increasingly advanced genetics and growers’ heightened focus on labour productivity and efficiencies, according to a recent study by RaboResearch. The 2023/24 blueberry season was unique, marking the first […]
Nuffield Scholars set to take on challenges to the future of food and horticulture
Two dozen new scholars, including three from horticulture, have been rewarded with spots on The Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust’s class for 2025. Agronomist Sam Brook of Vitacress Farms, farmer and researcher Ali Warren-Walker, and farmer Tom McVeigh are among the standouts selected for the honour, which provides funding to passionate people with the potential to make […]
They’ve DONE it! New Scotland meals contain 5 portions of produce in one container
The struggle to get individuals to eat five portions of produce per day has been so difficult that some organisations have abandoned the idea altogether. They figure, eating any fruits and vegetables are a victory. However, the Food and Drink Federation Scotland along with Interface and the Scottish Centre for Food Development and Innovation at […]
