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Seasonal worker visas confirmed for 2025

The visa allocation has been confirmed for the seasonal worker visa route in 2025, but there are calls for long-term certainty.

Apple Day 2024: Thatchers Cider celebrates 120th harvest 

A Somerset-based apple producer, Thatchers Cider, is celebrating its 120th harvest with some of the biggest crops.

Project to revitalise UK’s raspberry industry received £1m boost 

A five-year project to tackle the economic issues plaguing the UK’s raspberry growers carried out at The James Hutton Institute has received a £1 million boost.

British berries are booming at Hall Hunter Partnership  

Hall Hunter Partnership has just announced its strongest year of trade to date and, as the team said, the best is still to come. 

Italian fruit breeder launches two new Gala clones 

Italian fruit breeder Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti (CIV) has announced the launch of two new clones of Gala that develop colour earlier than others. 

Driscoll launches into UK following acquisition of Berry Gardens

US-based global soft fruit supplier, Driscoll, has officially launched its brand in the UK following the acquisition of Berry Gardens Limited in 2022. 

BerryWorld recognised as fresh produce business of the year 

The team at BerryWorld said they feel “honoured” to be crowned ‘Fresh Produce Business of the Year’ at the FPC Fresh Awards. 

Apples and pears granted place at superfood league table 

New scientific research has revealed that apples and pears are in the top five for nutritional quality. They truly are a superfood, British Apples and Pears confirm. 

Exton Park Vineyard founder died at the age of 95

English sparkling wine producer, Exton Park Vineyard, announced the passing of its founder, Malcolm Isaac MBE. 

UK growers to benefit from £3m soft fruit pre-breeding research programme  

A new five-year £3 million genetic research programme lauches to advance the breeding of more sustainable and resilient varieties of soft fruit crops in the UK.   

Tesco named apple retailer of the year by BAPL

British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) announced that Tesco has been named the 2024 apple retailer of the year. 

UK growers intend to walk away from ‘unworkable’ ethical audit

A new survey conducted by the British Growers Association (BGA) has revealed the true extent of UK grower concerns in regards to changes to the SMETA 7.0 standard. 

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