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Brexit Trade Losses Reignite Single Market Debate As FPC Warns Global Supply Must Be Protected
Brexit is costing Britain an estimated £11.7 billion a year in lost exports, according to new figures that have intensified calls for the UK to rebuild closer trading ties with the European Union. Analysis from Logistics UK, reported by The Independent, estimates that the export revenue lost compared with 2019 is equivalent to approximately £400 for every UK household each year. The trade body, which represents freight and logistics businesses, said UK goods exports by tonnag
Growers Win Vital Reprieve As UK Confirms 41,000 Seasonal Worker Visas
British growers have received a major boost after the Government maintained the Seasonal Worker Scheme allocation at 41,000 horticulture visas for 2027, easing fears that further restrictions could leave farms without enough people to harvest their crops. The allocation, which matches the 2026 quota, has now been finalised alongside 1,900 visas for seasonal poultry workers. The decision provides fruit, vegetable, flower and plant producers with crucial certainty as they make
Sunkist And VIDAfresh Join Forces To Expand Premium Citrus Range In UK
Sunkist Growers has announced a new alliance with Kent-based fresh produce importer and distributor VIDAfresh, aimed at increasing the availability of premium Sunkist-branded citrus across the UK. L-R: Christian Harris, Scott Davies (image courtesy of Sunkist) Launching with the forthcoming Northern Hemisphere citrus season, the programme will offer oranges, easy peelers, lemons, limes, grapefruit, pomelos and other hard citrus varieties. The range has been selected for its
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UK Greenhouse Sector Maps Out 10-Year Modernisation Plan
A proposed 10-year investment framework could provide a coordinated route for renewing and expanding the UK’s food-producing greenhouse infrastructure by aligning the requirements for finance, energy, labour and technology. Image: GIC The Greenhouse Innovation Consortium (GIC) is developing the UK Greenhouse Modernisation and Expansion Programme (UK-GMEP), a 170-plus-page blueprint that sets out the infrastructure and investment requirements of the sector, reports Hortidaily.
Bumper British Berry Harvest Points To Self-Sufficiency Opportunity
British berry growers are reporting a stronger-than-expected crop this season, with production running 6% ahead of an already bumper 2025, potentially paving the way for increased domestic supply over imports. Blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries have been among the strongest performers following two-thirds of the harvest, according to British Berry Growers (BBG), and reported by The Guardian. This year’s hot conditions have accelerated ripening and growth, although the
Incoming greosn COO Daniel Boakes To Drive Global Expansion
Fresh produce investment firm greosn has appointed Daniel Boakes as Chief Operating Officer (COO) to strengthen the leadership team and support the next phase of growth across its international horticultural grower group. Image: greosn | Daniel Boakes, COO Boakes, who was Managing Director of Dole’s UK retail business for seven years, will use his expertise in imported supply and UK retail to complement greosn’s global farming position. According to a press release from the
Gen Z Food Budgets Tighten As Rising Prices Reshape Shopper Behaviour
The growing cost of food is changing how younger consumers shop for groceries in the UK, with new research indicating that Gen Z is increasingly cutting back on food purchases and buying from different supermarkets. Some 33% of Gen Z consumers, those born between 1997 and 2012, said they are skipping meals or eating less because of the increase in food prices, according to a survey by cashback app tuck, and reported by The Mirror. That compares with 19% of consumers overall,
Morrisons Price Matches 500 Essentials, Introduces Disney-Themed Fruit Range
Morrisons has pledged “unbeatable prices” on more than 500 everyday products, including fresh fruits and vegetables, ahead of launching a line of Winnie the Pooh-themed fruit packs designed to appeal to children heading back to school. Image: Morrisons & RED Communications The supermarket’s new ‘Unbeatable Prices’ commitment covers hundreds of weekly essentials, including bananas, salad tomatoes, and carrots, and a guarantee that prices will not be beaten by Aldi, Lidl, Tesco
British Flower Growers Urge Action On Climate Resilience To Safeguard Production
Small-scale flower growers are calling on the UK government to take urgent action on climate resilience, water infrastructure, and support for British-grown produce, warning that extreme weather is threatening small horticultural businesses. To date almost 140 micro growers have signed an open letter by Herefordshire flower farmer Kelly Munford in which she says climate change is no longer a distant concern for growers who represent an industry now valued at £33.6 million a y
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