Demand has become so great, that UK growers have reportedly had to re-plant their crops in April and May to ensure availability
Retailer's CEO Dave Lewis grilled by NFU on its promises to improve relationships with suppliers and improve trust throughout the industry
Despite this, key South African citrus figure believe there is now more understanding in Europe on risk mitigation being done by South Africa
There’s lots going on in eastern Europe, on many levels. In fresh fruit and veg, several UK businesses have spotted opportunities to succeed
China and Israel each reported more outbreaks of H5N1 avian flu, affecting about 15,000 and 17,000 domestic birds, respectively, according to reports posted by the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE).
Chinese researchers who analysed influenza viruses from poultry in live-bird markets say they have discovered a novel H5N9 virus that represents a hybrid of the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian flu virus and a human H7N9 virus, along with other elements.
The risk of high pathogenic avian influenza reaching the UK from the US is “negligible”, according to the British Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs' (Defra) latest assessment.
Markets well supplied and fruit quality good, says Afrucat
Contractors GRAHAM will develop final designs for new cargo terminal at Dover, with opportunities for Kent supply chain
Italy may be known better for deciduous fruit, but its blueberry business continues to grow as demand rises
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