Fresh Produce Journal

The Fresh Produce Journal (FPJ) is a go-to resource for business leaders in the UK’s fresh fruit and vegetable industry. These decision-makers range from those managing supermarket shelves to those working directly with farms. They seek reliable news and insights that help them stay ahead of the competition. The FPJ serves as a valuable platform for these professionals to showcase their products and services to important buyers in the market.

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Major expansion of Free School Meals announced

2 days ago | fruitnet.com | Michael Barker

Free School Meals will be accessible to more childrenThe government has expanded Free School Meal provision to over half a million more children, in a major win for campaigners. From the start of the 2026 school year, every pupil whose household is on Universal Credit will have a new entitlement to Free School Meals, which the government said will put £500 back into parents’ pockets every year.
IFPA warning over House bill proposal

2 days ago | fruitnet.com | Carl Collen

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) issued a statement after the House Appropriations Agriculture Subcommittee voted to move forward its Fiscal Year 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies funding bill on 5 June.
Akorn launches natural cucumber coating

2 days ago | fruitnet.com | Carl Collen

Akorn Technology has launched a breakthrough in sustainable shelf-life extension for cucumbers, an edible coating that it says could ”revolutionise” the way cucumbers are packed, distributed, sold and consumed by replacing single-use plastic wraps. The product, Akorn Natural Advantage for English cucumbers and bell peppers, forms a natural, invisible barrier that mimics the protective function of plastic.
ESG Drysdale expands Asda local asparagus supply

2 days ago | fruitnet.com | Michael Barker

ESG Drysdale has expanded its asparagus supply in AsdaVeg supplier ESG Drysdale has extended its locally grown asparagus to more than 60 Asda stores across the North East of England. The supplier was formed in 2024 following the merger of two of Scotland’s leading fresh produce organisations, East of Scotland Growers (ESG) and R&K Drysdale, and then began supplying asparagus to Asda stores across Scotland.
Demand grows for Zawadi raspberries

2 days ago | fruitnet.com | Carl Collen

Advanced Berry Breeding (ABB) has said that its Zawadi raspberry variety is entering a ”major growth phase” across Europe. According to ABB, growers in Morocco, Spain and Portugal are scaling up production in response to rising retail demand. Morocco and Spain have been the fastest movers, it said, each securing more than 70ha and growing in their first year of commercialisation, marking ”one of the most dynamic expansions in soft fruit cultivation this season”.
Tesco launches ‘ripen at home’ bananas

2 days ago | fruitnet.com | Michael Barker

Tesco’s ripen at home bananasTesco has added a new range of ‘ripen at home’ bananas to give shoppers a more flexible option. The move – aimed at cutting down food waste in the home – gives consumers more flexibility to plan for the week ahead by adding a shelf life of around four days. The ‘ripen at home’ bananas will be sold in a pack held together by an adhesive band with clear instructions. They will be priced at 78p for five fingers, the same price Tesco charges for ripe bananas.
Mission Produce generates record second-quarter revenue

2 days ago | fruitnet.com | Carl Collen

Mission Produce has reported on its results for the second quarter (Q2) of the fiscal year, with revenue rising but net income falling. Total revenue increased US$82.7mn, or 28 per cent, to US$380.3mn compared to the same period last year. The increase was primarily driven by the marketing and distribution segment, where average per-unit avocado selling prices increased 26 per cent, while volumes sold were flat.
Seeka unveils red-skinned Nashi Ruby Roo

2 days ago | fruitnet.com | Liam O'Callaghan

The pear was developed in collaboration with New Zealand’s Prevar and Plant & Food Research and grown in AustraliaSeeka has introduced a new addition to its premium fruit portfolio, Ruby Roo, a visually striking red-skinned Nashi. The official launch took place at the International Fresh Produce Australia and New Zealand (IFPA ANZ) member event during Hort Connections 2025 in Brisbane, Australia.
Hort Innovation prioritises productivity with A$220mn R&D investment

3 days ago | fruitnet.com | Liam O'Callaghan

Investment in new technology aims to boost productivity and yield while reducing input costsAs part of its A$760mn R&D portfolio, Hort Innovation has invested more than A$220mn in productivity boosting projects, from automation, AI and on-farm management to data collection, and business analysis - all to support Australian growers. Part of the productivity push involves new technology that has the potential for one grower to operate multiple tractors at once, slashing the labour input costs.
Market price reporting platform FreshData launches at Hort Connections

3 days ago | fruitnet.com | Liam O'Callaghan

Platform allows users to track daily price highs and lows, volume trends, and distribution patterns across Australia’s major central markets. Fresh Markets Australia (FMA) has announced the launch FreshData, a new industry-developed, market price reporting digital platform at Hort Connections 2025.