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Amazon Adds Fresh Produce To Same-Day Deliveries In London
Amazon has taken another significant step into the UK grocery market by enabling customers in parts of London to add fresh fruits and vegetables alongside other perishable foods to their same-day delivery orders. Image: Amazon The move allows shoppers to combine fresh produce, meat, poultry, seafood, dairy, bread, eggs, and frozen foods with millions of non-food products in a single basket, with delivery taking place within hours. Initially available in selected Central and
New Global Network To Advance Controlled Environment Agriculture
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) has launched an international network to connect stakeholders across the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) sector and improve the exchange and application of knowledge worldwide. Image: WUR HortINspire brings together growers, technology providers, researchers, advisers, government organisations and other industry participants involved in protected cultivation across the globe. The network is aimed at both organisations seeking ex
Half of Brits Confused Over UK-Grown Fruit & Veg, Finds Survey
New research suggests that many British consumers remain unaware of the breadth of fruit and vegetables that can be successfully grown in the UK, highlighting an opportunity for fresh produce growers and retailers to strengthen provenance messaging and drive demand for domestic produce. Commissioned by Aldi, the survey of 2,000 UK adults reportedly found that half of respondents did not realise that vegetables such as aubergines, courgettes, and peppers can be grown commercia
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UK Food Security At Risk Without Greater Cold Chain Recognition
The UK’s food supply chain is vulnerable to disruption with increasing risks to food security, public health, and economic resilience unless the cold chain industry receives greater recognition and protection from the government, according to a new white paper from the Cold Chain Federation (CCF). The organisation is calling for the cold chain to be designated as Critical National Infrastructure (CNI), reflecting its “essential role” in storing and transporting more than hal
UK Reopens Potato Trade with Canary Islands Amid Mounting Sector Challenges
UK potato exports to the Canary Islands are set to resume following the successful eradication of Colorado potato beetle at a time when the industry faces growing pressure due to rising costs and weakening grower confidence. The resumption of exports is expected to provide a significant boost for UK potato growers and traders, restoring access to an important market that relies heavily on imported potatoes. The National Farmers Union (NFU) said it welcomed the lifting of man
Birds Eye Owner Accelerates Growth With New Potato Line
Birds Eye owner Nomad Foods has announced a £2.2 million investment in a new potato waffle production line at its Lowestoft manufacturing facility, boosting capacity for one of the UK's best-known potato products. The investment forms part of the company's wider long-term productivity programme, launched last year to improve efficiency, competitiveness and scale across its manufacturing network. According to Nomad Foods, the new production line will increase annual potato waf
Cost-Of-Living Tsar Faces Questions Over Iceland Price Increases
Frozen food retailer Iceland has come under scrutiny after new figures suggested it increased prices faster than almost every other major UK supermarket earlier this year, despite its chairman's high-profile role advising the government on the cost of living. According to Worldpanel data reported by The Telegraph, Iceland's prices rose by 5.8% during the four weeks to 19 April. That represented the second-highest rate of supermarket inflation in the UK and was significantly a
Retailers Close The Gap Between Organic And Conventional Produce
The price difference between organic and non-organic food is continuing to narrow, offering fresh opportunities for retailers and suppliers seeking to grow demand for sustainably produced food. New analysis highlighted by The Grocer shows that while organic products still command a premium over their conventional counterparts, the gap has reduced significantly in recent years as supermarkets expand ranges and work to improve affordability for consumers. The trend reflects a w
Greece Turns To Egyptian Farm Workers To Tackle Growing Agricultural Labour Shortage
Greece is set to bring in up to 5,000 seasonal farm workers from Egypt as it seeks to address persistent labour shortages that are affecting agricultural production across the country. The move activates a bilateral agreement between Greece and Egypt that was signed in 2022 but has only recently begun to be implemented at scale. Under the scheme, Egyptian nationals will be able to take up legal seasonal employment in Greek agriculture, helping growers fill vacancies that dome
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