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Food Supply On The Brink: Ministers Warned UK Must Act Now
Ministers have been accused of complacency over the resilience of the UK’s food supply chain, as the cold storage and logistics sector warned that disruption from fuel shortages, cyber attacks, extreme weather and border delays could threaten vital food flows into the country. According to a report by Joanna Partridge in The Guardian, the Cold Chain Federation (CCF), which represents businesses involved in storing and transporting temperature-sensitive food and pharmaceutical
Booths Puts Food, Family And Northern Roots At The Heart Of New Look
Booths has unveiled a refreshed brand identity as the Preston-headquartered retailer looks to put its food credentials, family heritage and Northern roots firmly centre stage. The UK’s oldest family grocer, founded in 1847, has introduced a new look designed to better reflect the qualities that have shaped the business for generations: high-quality food and drink, strong regional supplier relationships and a deep connection with the communities it serves. The refreshed identi
Andalucia Targets UK Buyers As Spanish Fresh Produce Push Gathers Pace
Andalucia is stepping up efforts to strengthen its position in the UK fresh produce market, after organising a major trade mission in London designed to bring Spanish fruit and vegetable suppliers closer to British importers, distributors and buying centres. The initiative, led by Andalucía TRADE, the public business agency of the Junta de Andalucía, brought together six Andalusian fruit and vegetable companies with 25 UK importers and major purchasing centres in the agri-foo
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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
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
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