SSCI Public Consultation Open: Shape the Future of Regenerative Agriculture
The Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) has launched a public consultation on proposed criteria for auditing, monitoring and certifying regenerative agri...
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Latest news and views across the fresh produce industry.
Organic Action Plan for England Published
The Government has published the new Organic Action Plan for England (OAPE), a 10-year strategy developed in partnership with the organic sector to support the ...
HMRC - Transit Simplification Process Webinars 21st & 29th Oct 2026
From early 2027, facilities to start and end transit movements will no longer be provided at Sevington Inland Border Facility. To help businesses consider thei...
Reminder: New GB plant health import requirements from 15 October 2026
Importing tomatoes, aubergines, peppers or ginger? New GB plant health requirements come into force on 15 October 2026 for specified products and countries of o...
Briefing Note: UK Government Measures on Trade with Israeli Settlements
UK Government Announces Proposed Trade Restrictions on Israeli Settlements The UK Government has announced plans to introduce a ban on imports of goods originat...
DEFRA: Seasonal Workers Survey Results 2025
2025 Seasonal Worker survey results published by Defra Defra has published the results of its 2025 survey of workers who were issued Seasonal Worker visas and c...
DEFRA Farming Annual Report 2025 to 2026
This report provides an overview of what Defra delivered through the Farming and Countryside Programme during 2025 to 2026 and how funding was allocated across ...
Public Consultation for Fairtrade International's Certification Programme
Fairtrade International, representing around 2 million farmers and workers across 22 member organisations, is the first programme to be benchmarked against both...
Update to Defra's Nutrient Management Planning Tool
Defra’s Nutrient Management Planning Tool is designed to help make nutrient planning simpler. The online tool has just been updated to include a calculator that...
Cooling-off Rights Under New DMCCA Subscription Contracts Regime
The Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST) is currently developing secondary legislation and guidance for the new subscription contracts ...
Seeking Industry Feedback on EU Ethylene Restrictions for Organic Products.
The FPC invites feedback from members who are involved in the ripening and storage of organic produce....
#UKHorticultureMonth
The East Malling Trust and The Worshipful Company of Fruiterers, are inviting you to join them in creating #UKHorticultureMonth this coming November With a numb...