Fruit Articles

Landfill sites can be transformed into low-carbon, affordable fruit and vegetable production hubs thanks to the new approach to food production. 

The JAZZ Apple van has announced the next stops on its 2026 tour, which celebrates the company’s 20th birthday. 

New peer-reviewed research confirms that British apples have a low water footprint and competitive greenhouse gas emissions, reinforcing their strong environmental credentials within the UK fresh apple supply chain.

According to UK-based agricultural biotech company CropAid, its biological
solutions can help UK vineyards, orchards and glasshouses to combat weather challenges and improve crop resilience.

Editor Rachel Hicks spoke to Carvers Hill Estate’s winemaker and vineyard manager,
Patrick Golson, to find out more about the connection to the historic Domaine de
Bellevue near Cadillac, Bordeaux, and Cervers Hill’s journey to sustainability.

Agrovista agronomist Fokion Chatziavgerinos outlines some key approaches to organic orchard management, some of which are also finding favour among conventional
growers looking to underpin more sustainable production.

Fruit Focus is marking its 40th anniversary this year by moving forward with a major relocation and a new vision for the future.

Chairman Nick Marston will step down after nine years leading British Berry Growers, the industry body representing soft fruit growers.

Bayer announced the launch of Baya Solara, the first commercial strawberry variety from its De Ruiter brand.  

Prince William visited an orchard in Herefordshire, trying his hand at pruning apple trees while speaking with farmers about mental health.

British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) has secured £200,000 in funding for two new applied research projects through the ADOPT programme, strengthening its grower-led research and development efforts to improve sustainability, resilience and productivity across commercial UK apple orchards.

The third-generation family vineyard applies 57 years of winemaking heritage to refreshed juice collection.