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11 May 2012 | by Gavin McEwan

Latest Defra figures have confirmed the differing fortunes of Britain's fruit and vegetable growers, with fruit showing continuing strong returns while those from vegetables have slipped back.

Cider apples planted to meet demand

27 Apr 2012 | by Gavin McEwan

Thatchers' 50,000 new trees will also extend cider maker's harvesting window to early season.

Apple boost in South Africa

13 Apr 2012

South African apple exports are predicted to grow by 4.4 per cent in 2012, with growers claiming both high quantity and quality this year.

Analysts tip Asian affluence for fresh produce growth

06 Apr 2012

Two food market analysts have pointed out the transformation that Asia's rapidly growing middle class is bringing to the global fresh produce market.

Tap into convenience growth, potato suppliers told

06 Apr 2012

Grocery sales through convenience stores are set to grow by 25 per cent over the next five years, according to the Potato Council, which has urged potato suppliers to tailor products to shoppers' behaviour in these outlets.

Russia substitutes home-grown produce for imports

02 Apr 2012

Russia has cut back significantly on domestic fresh produce growing in recent years, filling the gap with increased imports, new figures show.

Cider suppliers concern on pricing

30 Mar 2012 | by Gavin McEwan

The Government's proposed minimum price levels for alcoholic drinks in England and Wales have caused uncertainty in the cider industry at a time when many growers are increasing their planting.

Just one shopper in six thinks buying British fresh produce is important

23 Mar 2012

A survey appears to have poured cold water on the idea that British provenance is important to British shoppers.

Social media boosts micro-leaf market

23 Mar 2012

Westland Nurseries credits Twitter and Facebook with getting customers talking about products.

UK bucks global trend with organic produce sales slip

09 Mar 2012

Britain's organic produce sector continued to contract in 2011, making it the global odd man out, Soil Association chief executive Helen Browning told its conference last week.

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