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Nigel Jenney Stands Up For Global Fresh Produce Trade As Brexit Reset Debate Deepens
The FPC chief executive has highlighted the risks to Britain’s global fresh produce supplies as industry leaders debate the consequences of a proposed UK-EU food agreement. Fresh Produce Consortium chief executive Nigel Jenney has put the protection of Britain’s global fresh produce supply chains at the centre of the Brexit reset debate, warning that closer ties with Europe must not penalise trade with the rest of the world. Speaking to iNews, which reported on Conservative p
Innovation in Fresh Produce: Are We Asking the Right Questions?
By Oskar Szymanski, Head of Innovation & Commercial Growth at FPC. Technology is evolving at remarkable speed, but the future of the fresh produce industry will be shaped as much by collaboration and collective problem-solving as by innovation itself. The world around us is changing every day. For the fresh produce industry, this presents an extraordinary combination of opportunity and challenge. It is an exciting time, but it can also feel uncertain. Labour shortages, changi
Give Peas A Chance: British Growers Fight Back As Purchases Hit 50-Year Low
British pea growers are fighting to put a freezer staple back on the nation’s plates, launching a campaign backed by television chef Matt Tebbutt and *Clarkson’s Farm* farmer Harriet Cowan as household purchases fall to their lowest level in more than half a century. Defra figures reported by *The Telegraph* show weekly purchases have fallen from 144g per person in 1975 to just 37g in the latest year cited — a decline of around 74%. Choose British Peas, which represents the U
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Pumpkin Growers Count The Cost Of Summer Drought Ahead Of Halloween
Britain’s pumpkin growers are facing a difficult Halloween season, with summer drought damaging crops and increasing costs as farms prepare to welcome visitors to their autumn picking events. Eleanor Gilbert, who runs the Berkshire Farm Girl Pumpkin Patch and Maize Trail at her family’s Rookery Farm on the Hampshire–Berkshire border, estimates that her pumpkin crop is around 50% below average. The 24-year-old told NationalWorld that drought had left many pumpkins small, while
British Provenance Matters To Shoppers But Could Be Clearer In Stores
UK shoppers place particular importance on British provenance when buying fresh food like fruits and vegetables but new research suggests that retailers and brands could do more to communicate exactly what ‘British’ means at the point of purchase to turn sentiment into sales. Image: Savvy In a survey of 1,002 UK shoppers, 83% said Britishness matters to them to at least some extent when buying food and drink, according to Savvy’s Shopper Panel, July 2026. However, only 34% sa
Fyffes Urges Banana Pricing Action Amid Unsustainable Costs
Fyffes is calling for greater collaboration across the global banana industry, warning that rising costs throughout the supply chain are making the current model increasingly unsustainable and placing long-term development at risk. One of Europe’s largest banana and pineapple importers is urging the sector to develop a long-term sustainable model that ensures growers, producers, importers, and retailers can continue investing in the future of the category. Banana growers worl
Tesco’s Free Fruit & Veg Improves Children’s Nutrition And Behaviour
Almost 20 million portions of fresh fruit and vegetables have been eaten by pupils during the first two years of Tesco’s Free Fruit & Veg for Schools programme, resulting in a major boost to children’s nutrition, behaviour, and dietary diversity. Image: Tesco Developed with the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF), Tesco said the initiative has had a “significantly positive” impact on school children’s nutrition, alongside sharper focus and more energy in the classroom. It has
Fresh Awards Winner A.H. Worth Brings Red Kale To Tesco
A.H. Worth is continuing its focus on innovation and workforce development, with the launch of its red kale at Tesco coinciding with recognition for its employee engagement programme at last week’s FPC Fresh Awards 2026. Image: A.H. Worth The Lincolnshire vegetable grower has returned its red kale to Tesco shelves following a successful trial last year in a bid to inspire shoppers to explore the brassica category. The premium variety is now available exclusively under the T
UK Buyers Visit Zimbabwe As Trade Opportunities Grow
Four UK fresh produce trading businesses and importers are visiting Zimbabwe this week to explore new sourcing opportunities and build direct relationships with growers of a diverse range of fruits and vegetables from fine beans to blueberries. Image: ITC The six-day mission, running from 26 September to 2 October, will see buyers visit Zimbabwean farms and meet producers to assess their potential to supply the UK market. The programme is being delivered through the Making T
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