Fruit Articles

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.  

Wilkin and Sons Ltd has been granted the Royal Warrant of Appointment as purveyors of Tiptree products to His Majesty King Charles III.

The BAPL research and development team will again be hosting its annual R&D day on 10th February 2025 in the Mumford Building at Niab East Malling, Kent.

New research is looking into the ability of resveratrol, found in blueberries and raspberries, to inhibit cancer cells.

A new analysis of costs facing British apple and pear growers indicates that food price rises expected in 2025 are now an inevitable consequence of recent government policy.  

Farmers and growers have been reminded they may risk a fine if they do not comply with their legal pension duties. 

The trading divisions of the international businesses Devos and Wouters will merge from August 2025 under the name Devos-Wouters. 

Scottish berry breeder and producer, Angus Soft Fruits, has celebrated its 30 years in business during the annual conference. 

Wilkin & Sons is world-renowned for its jams, produced in Tiptree, Essex for over 130 years – with its Little Scarlet strawberry jam even finding favour with 007. Sarah Kidby visited the farms and factory to learn more about its enterprise.

The Garden Industry Manufacturer’s Association (GIMA) has announced that it has raised over £20,000 for Greenfingers throughout 2024 as the charity heads into its 25th anniversary year.