British apple and pear news
Mind the gap – increasing cost of production 2024
New data reveals increasing cost of UK apple production British Apples and Pears Limited strengthens call for fairer returns. The cost of producing a kilo of British apples continues to rise for UK growers. In fact, new data reveals that UK growers have seen a further...
BAPL adds voice to industry feedback on contractual relationships
In February 2024, British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) contributed to an industry-wide response to DEFRA’s consultation on contracts in the UK fresh produce sector. READ THE JOINT SUBMISSION ON CONTRACTUAL RELATIONSHIPS IN FRESH PRODUCEÂ The DEFRA...
BAPL R&D meeting on 31 January 2024
British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) R&D meeting. The BAPL research and development team hosted a full day of presentations from researchers and experts to share the latest in crop protection technologies and approaches. The meeting took place in Kent on 31...
New call for research proposals on IPM in apples and pears
British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) research and development team has published a research call for proposals aimed at improving integrated pest and disease management (IPM) in commercial apples and pears. Â The new apple and pear IPM research programme will...
Aldi tops first quarter new season British apple sales, and Tesco rallies
October to December 2023 marked the first quarter of the new season British apple sales and the latest data from British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) reveals which supermarkets were best at backing British. Having typically been in the top two of supermarkets for...
BAPL provides strong evidence and clear call for action to EFRA Committee
On Tuesday 9th January 2024, executive chair of BAPL, Ali Capper gave evidence to the EFRA (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) Committee on Fairness in the Food Supply Chain. Watch the EFRA Select Committee recording Ali reminded the committee that over the last two...
Four simple steps to ensure you can buy British apples
We know you want to buy British apples and pears. Empower yourself to find delicious British apples and pears with these simple steps! Look for the Union Jack Start by keeping an eye out for the iconic Union Jack on packaging and signage. Some supermarkets even...
New data reveals British apple industry is on a knife-edge
Double digit cost of production increases, low returns and low grower confidence British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) has published a new set of data that highlights the continued struggles for beleaguered UK top fruit growers. The full set of data is the largest...
Lidl tops British apple month sales as Tesco falls short of 2022 performance
British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) has published sales figures for October 2023, which was British Apple Month and the first month proper of the British apple season. VIEW LATEST DATA In October 2023, Lidl significantly outperformed its market share, buying...
Aldi recognised as British apple supermarket of the year 2023
As we mark the start of British Apple Month 2023 (October), British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL), the UK top fruit grower association, is delighted to announce Aldi is the 2023 apple supermarket of the year. The award is based on BAPL member sales to British...
Audit overload: Ideas for saving time while maintaining high standards
We all want high standards when it comes to fresh produce. It’s something that sets British apples and pears apart from the rest of the world. Audits are an important way to ensure there is independent endorsement of the high standards and ethical practices apple and...
BAPL responds to BRC comments on BBC Countryfile
On Sunday 24 September 2023, BBC Countryfile broadcast a segment on the dire state of the British apple industry. Two British apple growers shared their personal experiences of the challenges they face and how low supermarket returns are causing them to make a loss...