RPC Updated Q&A: Closure of the Fruit & Veg Aid Scheme
The Fruit and Vegetables Aid Scheme Closure (England) Regulations 2023 came into force in July 2023 to close the FVAS in England. This means English Producer Organisations (POs) can no longer submit new operational programmes.
All programmes ended on 31 December 2025.
The RPA have issued updated Q&A information in relation to the closure of the scheme. Click RPA PO Scheme Closure QA Jan 2026 for access to the Q&A
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