Scottish berry producer Angus Soft Fruits celebrates 30 years in business
6th December 2024
Scottish berry breeder and producer, Angus Soft Fruits, has celebrated its 30 years in business during the annual conference.
Iconic jam business blends a rich history with modern techniques
5th December 2024
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.
GIMA fundraises over £20k for magical gardens in children’s hospices
3rd December 2024
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.
Record rainfall impacts 2024 apple harvest
1st December 2024
With growers in parts of the country now suffering the effects of the eighth wettest winter on record in 2023/24, Sarah Kidby spoke to apple and pear growers for an update on this year’s harvest.
Red and pink flesh Kissabel apple variety hits the market
26th November 2024
New variety of apple, Kissabel Rouge, has hit European markets, including the UK.
Future potential for vertical farming of strawberries
23rd November 2024
NIAB’s Katia Zacharaki and Dr Mark Else outline why vertical farming of strawberries has not always been a commercial success and explain how NIAB is using this technology to improve the yield potential and performance of strawberry plants propagated using this approach.
Average farm business income for horticulture drops by 38%
20th November 2024
Average farm business income for horticulture has fallen by 38%, Defra has revealed.
BerryWorld packaging wins gold at The Grocer Awards 2024
18th November 2024
The latest BerryWorld packaging innovation has been awarded a gold medal at The Grocer New Product & Packaging Awards 2024.
Helping growers on the regen ag journey
16th November 2024
Innocent Drinks has set up a fund to help its farmer suppliers to adopt regenerative agriculture practices – we caught up with impact and engagement lead Estelle Gayout to find out more.
Bristol-based jam manufacturer gets £200k boost to expand the business
15th November 2024
Fruit preserve and chilli jam manufacturer, Single Variety Co, has received a £200k funding boost to expand company’s capacity.
JAZZ apple begins British season with visit to National Fruit Show
13th November 2024
JAZZ apple kicked off the British season in the best possible way, by taking centre stage at the National Fruit Show.
Ali Capper of BAPL responds to Autumn Budget
8th November 2024
Ali Capper, executive chair of BAPL, has responded to the Autumn Budget announcement and warned growers about food imports.