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This week, Rob Bentham attended World Agri-Tech 2026 in London, joining leaders from across the global food, agriculture and technology sectors to discuss the future of agricultural innovation.

Morten Andresen will be travelling to Madrid for Fruit Attraction 2026, reflecting on the event’s transformation into one of the world’s leading fresh produce exhibitions and sharing his thoughts on why this year’s show could be particularly significant for the global produce industry.

This year’s Groundswell once again lived up to its billing as the one event in the calendar where large corporates, PE and VC investors, specialist suppliers across the agribusiness supply chain, and some of the UK’s leading farmers all share the same field, quite literally. David Macaulay shares his account of the day.

David Macaulay and Chris Morgan had the pleasure of meeting a wide range of industry leaders and experts, with conversations spanning everything from market dynamics and operational challenges to talent and future growth.

June saw the return of the FPJ’s Festival of Fresh, this year hosted by G’s Group at their head office near Ely.
Once again, the optimism of the industry was there for all to see, with the FPJ rolling out the blue and white striped deck chairs! Morten Andresen shares his account of the event.

Across the global food supply chain, organisations face a challenge of balancing immediate commercial demands with the long‑term need to build strong leadership and talent capabilities. From primary production to processing, manufacturing, retail and distribution, every stage relies on future‑ready people strategies that ensure leaders are prepared to step up now and in the years ahead.

The past few months have taken the Eden Search team across the UK and Europe, engaging with some of the most influential conversations shaping the future of food, farming and fresh produce.

Professor Susan Jebb challenged the industry to make the next 25 years healthier than the last, amid shifting consumer habits, Morten Andresen shares his experience.

Fruit Logistica, the world’s leading trade fair for the international fresh produce industry is due to take place at the start of February 2026. Jenny Bedford, Associate Director – Fresh Food, gives an overview of what she’s looking forward to seeing at the event.

Dani Walker attended the Oxford Farming Conference at the start of this month, an annual event which brings together the farming industry to discuss and debate the big issues in Agriculture.

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World Agritech 2026

Fruit Attraction 2026 – 2 weeks and counting

Groundswell 2026

Seafood Expo Global in Barcelona.

Festival of Fresh 2026 overview

Succession and talent planning in today’s reality

Highlights from a busy Q1 2026 events season

Eden Search attend the 2026 City Food and Drink Lecture

Excitement builds for Fruit Logistica 2026

Oxford Farming Conference 2026

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