Fruit Articles

The latest data from British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) has revealed which retailers were best at backing growers in the first four months of the British apple year.

Horticultural businesses in Kent and Medway can now apply for expert guidance and up to £7,000 in funding to reduce their carbon footprint with the sustainability training programme, Growing Green.

British Apples and Pears Ltd (BAPL) and Niab will co-host the annual R&D day next month.

In the first of a new series of topical updates, Agrovista fruit and vines agronomist Fokion Chatziavgerinos examines the importance of post-harvest pest and disease management to ensure the long-term vitality of top fruit and grapevines.

After a year of unusually heavy rainfall, keeping a close eye on top fruit nutrition will be particularly important – Agrii agronomists shared their expertise during a recent podcast. Sarah Kidby reports.

British berry growers have warned of a tough year ahead as rising energy costs and wage increases continue to create challenging circumstances for fruit farmers in 2025.

Carleigh Bodrug shared a breakfast recipe including one particular fruit on @plantyou as a gut health hack.

Higher intakes of both fruit and vegetables were associated with lower symptoms of depression over time.

Leeds is set to become the city with the most orchards in the UK outside London, as it plants its 100th fruit orchard.

The British Apples & Pear Growers Association has reflected on the challenges and achievements of the past year for the industry.

While celebrating its 30th birthday, BerryWorld has reflected on the ongoing collaboration with the UK’s largest charity fighting hunger and food waste, FareShare.

The James Hutton Institute Scientific Services has established a new five-year global raspberry breeding consortium spanning to 2029, which is set to unite a diverse range of partners to combine skills, knowledge and access to cutting-edge technology to meet the ever-changing demands of the industry.