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Global Cherry Summit announces date for 2020 show in Chile

Top leaders will convene in April for a day of informative sessions and networking to discuss the booming export market there and other relevant industry topics. Read more >

INDIA

Project underway to pioneer commercial production of green-skinned avocado in India

Harshit Godha, who discovered a taste for the fruit while attending college in the UK and became inspired by the possibilities, says climatic conditions in his country are similar to Israel. Read more >

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UK hit by brassica shortage, particularly cauliflower, following 'extreme weather'

Shortage forces some suppliers to buy from other countries and scarcity of the vegetable has caused prices to rise, in some cases to £1.50 and £2.00 per head. Read more >

BLUEBERRY

South African blueberry industry, reliant on exports to UK, forecasts soaring growth

Great growing conditions, new varieties and increasing demand have put the nation on par with the Netherlands and the United States in terms of the fruit's production. Read more >

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  • AdobeStock_65867905

    Global Cherry Summit announces date for 2020 show in Chile

    Top leaders will convene in April for a day of informative sessions and networking to discuss the booming export market there and other relevant industry topics. Read more >

  • INDIA

    Project underway to pioneer commercial production of green-skinned avocado in India

    Harshit Godha, who discovered a taste for the fruit while attending college in the UK and became inspired by the possibilities, says climatic conditions in his country are similar to Israel. Read more >

  • AdobeStock_215721821

    UK hit by brassica shortage, particularly cauliflower, following 'extreme weather'

    Shortage forces some suppliers to buy from other countries and scarcity of the vegetable has caused prices to rise, in some cases to £1.50 and £2.00 per head. Read more >

  • BLUEBERRY

    South African blueberry industry, reliant on exports to UK, forecasts soaring growth

    Great growing conditions, new varieties and increasing demand have put the nation on par with the Netherlands and the United States in terms of the fruit's production. Read more >

  • EUROPLASTIC

    Sainsbury's cuts down on plastic as supermarkets embrace eco-friendly trend

    But Greenpeace spokesperson says, 'if Sainsbury's wants to move from the bottom of our supermarket league table, it will need to cut much more plastic over the next year.' Read more >

  • FRESHFEL

    Freshfel Europe says EU must 'urgently' tackle export market barriers

    The advocacy group stresses that its recommendations would help reverse current restrictions on fruit and vegetable exports so the EU can diversify market opportunities to new markets worldwide. Read more >

  • AVOS1

    Q&A: Greencell Ltd. director discusses EU avocado market's import shortfall, Spanish harvest

    Graham Young also says "a surge in popularity of plant-based diets is driving further growth with the avocado’s unrivaled diversity becoming a key ingredient." Read more >

  • FARM12

    British farms who lend helping hand to students in running for top education awards

    Nine of the region's farms that work with schools and sschoolchildren are vying for top honours from LEAF Education and Bayer Crop Science. Read more >

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