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Tax Hike Hints Spark Concern Across Fresh Produce Industry Ahead Of Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered the clearest indication yet that the Labour government may abandon its election manifesto commitment not to raise taxes on working people — a major shift ahead of the budget scheduled for 26 November. Reeves told the BBC that adhering strictly to the manifesto pledge — which covers income tax, national insurance and VAT — would force “deep cuts” to capital spending . Given the state of public finances and a downgraded productivity outloo


Editor’s View: Junk Food Ads Are Winning The Battle For Young Minds — It’s Time To Fight Back
Children in Britain today are growing up in a marketing minefield — one where the loudest, brightest, and most persuasive voices belong not to apples or carrots, but to crisps, fizzy drinks and chocolate bars. For every ad promoting goodness from the ground, there are dozens enticing children towards high-fat, high-salt, high-sugar alternatives. And here’s the thing — we know this matters. Every bit of evidence out there shows junk food advertising doesn’t just build brand aw


European Apple And Pear Harvests Climb As Growers Reap A Promising Season
The latest data from the World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) indicates a modest yet meaningful rise in apple and pear production forecast for the 2025/26 season across Europe. The revised figures suggest apples are approaching 11 million tonnes, while pears are also set to increase. Key Figures Apple production is projected to reach nearly 11 million tonnes in the European region under WAPA’s revised outlook. Pear production is also expected to rise, though specific volu
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Farmers Unite To Call For A “Farm-To-Fork” Future As Senedd Election Looms
With around six months to go until the next Senedd Cymru election, farmers across Wales have joined forces to urge political parties to back a bold “farm-to-fork” strategy — a plan that would connect food production, processing, and retail under a single, cohesive vision. Image: ITV News Farmers gathered this week to highlight the importance of putting the entire food chain — not just farming — at the heart of government policy. As covered by ITV News , the meeting brought to


Minister Warns Plastic Ban On Fruit And Veg Could Lead To More Food Waste
A proposal to ban plastic packaging on fruit and vegetables weighing under 1.5kg could have unintended consequences for food waste, a Welsh minister has cautioned. Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies issued the warning in response to a call from independent Senedd member Rhys ab Owen, who urged ministers to make all retailers sell smaller quantities of produce loose to help cut plastic waste. Ab Owen told the Senedd that “plastic packaging, very often, is entirely wastef


Waitrose Unveils Groundbreaking ‘Home of Food Lovers’ Concept Store With Tech-Driven Fresh Produce Focus
Waitrose has unveiled a new chapter in food retail with the opening of its first “Home of Food Lovers” concept store in Newbury. Designed as a flagship site for innovation, the 27,000 sq ft store marks the start of a new era in how the retailer presents, manages and celebrates fresh produce. A Fresh Take on Fresh Produce At the heart of the new concept is a completely reimagined fresh produce department that celebrates quality, sustainability and provenance. The area has been


LEAF Unveils ‘Significant Evolution’ of Global Sustainable Agriculture Standard
LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) has launched version 17.0 of its LEAF Marque Standard to strengthen the application of the internationally recognised environmental assurance scheme across diverse farming contexts around the world as adoption grows. Image: LEAF The updates, which come into effect on 5 May 2026, aim to better support producers in addressing some of the most pressing sustainability challenges within global food and farming systems amid ongoing sector cha


IGD Introduces Guidance To Facilitate Food Business Sustainability
Bakkavor, Greencore, and Samworth Brothers are among six food manufacturers to develop with IGD a new Food Supply Chain Sustainability Framework to drive collaborative progress against seven shared priorities relevant to retailers, manufacturers, and their suppliers. With food supply chain sustainability a “critical imperative”, the framework offers best practice and guidance to better integrate sustainability into businesses, according to IGD (Institute of Grocery Distributi


Asda Expands Initiative Connecting Students with Careers and World Issues
Following a successful pilot, retailer Asda is expanding its school engagement programme to help more young people develop career skills, discover retail employment opportunities, and make a positive impact in their communities. Image: Asda The second year of the programme is increasing both in size and scope with the aim of building key employability and problem-solving skills across primary, secondary, and college student year groups. Students will be taught leadership skil

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