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Grocery Price Growth Slows As UK Food Inflation Falls
The rate of food price inflation in the United Kingdom continued its downward trajectory in January 2026, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Figures released this week show headline inflation — the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) — fell to 3.0 per cent in the year to January, down from 3.4 per cent in December 2025, marking the lowest annual rate since March 2025. Lower prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages played an important part
Crop Protection Cuts Tighten Grip On Potato Growers
The UK potato sector has renewed its warnings over the mounting impact of chemical withdrawals on both field production and storage resilience, with growers now confronting the removal of key crop protection tools amid a backdrop of declining planted acreage and tighter supply chain margins. At the British Potato Event in Harrogate, growers and industry stakeholders underscored how the withdrawal of crucial plant protection products is intensifying operational challenges for
Westfalia Fruit Unlocks More Value With “Whole Tree” Avocado Strategy
Westfalia Fruit is doubling down on sustainability and efficiency with a bold expansion of its “Whole Tree” approach to avocado production and processing, reinforcing its position as a circular-agriculture leader. Image: Westfalia Fruit Amid ongoing supply chain pressures — from climate volatility to logistical disruption and rising costs — the global avocado specialist has outlined how it is extracting more value from every part of the avocado tree and fruit grade. The stra
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Short-Sea Shake-Up As CLdN Acquires Samskip’s UK & Ireland Business
In a move that’s turning heads across European freight corridors, Rotterdam-based multimodal operator Samskip has agreed to sell its UK and Ireland trade business — including both door-to-door and quay-to-quay cargo operations — to fellow short-sea and multimodal player CLdN. The deal was confirmed on 17 February 2026, and it marks a significant reshaping of short-sea services connecting the Continent with the British Isles. Image: Samskip For customers used to Samskip’s sch
New Research Confirms Environmental Advantage Of British Apples
Fresh, crisp and homegrown has just gained a serious scientific boost. New peer-reviewed research led by Cranfield University has reinforced the environmental credentials of British apples, finding they deliver a negligible “blue water scarcity footprint” thanks to the UK’s predominantly rain-fed production. In plain English: British orchards largely rely on rainfall rather than heavy irrigation, meaning domestic apples place far less pressure on water-stressed regions than s
Floods In Spain And Morocco Raise Fresh Produce Supply Concerns For UK Retailers
Fresh produce availability in UK supermarkets could come under pressure in the coming weeks after heavy flooding and storm damage hit key growing regions in Spain and Morocco, two countries that supply a significant share of Britain’s winter fruit and veg. A new analysis has highlighted how exposed several staple categories are at this time of year. Spain and Morocco together account for 57.9% of UK tomato imports, while 65.2% of imported cucumbers and 71.4% of sweet peppers
Discounters Crunch Ahead In British Apple Sales
Data for January 2026 show that Tesco accounted for the largest share of British apples sold by BAPL growers, with around 4,000 tons supplied during the month. Aldi followed at approximately 3,200 tons, with Lidl close to 2,600 tons. Sainsbury's recorded about 2,400 tons, while Asda took roughly 1,500 tons. Waitrose, M&S, Morrisons, Coop, Ocado, Others, and Iceland each handled lower volumes, all below 1,000 tons. When comparing each retailer's share of British apples sold ag
92% Of Farmers Feel Sustainability Work Goes Unrecognised
Nearly nine in 10 UK farmers believe their sustainability efforts are being ignored by the wider food supply chain, according to fresh research from Pinstone Pulse. The findings paint a striking picture of frustration on the ground — even as many farmers are actively changing how they operate. The new insight tracker, developed by PR and communications agency Pinstone, reveals that 92% of farmers feel unrecognised for their on-farm sustainability work. That concern comes desp
Love, Roses And Reality: Valentine’s Day Sparks Sales Surge And Sustainability Debate
Valentine’s Day 2026 delivered another powerful boost to the floriculture sector, with 464 million flowers traded through Royal FloraHolland’s clocks and direct channels in the run-up to 14 February — up from 452 million stems last year . Of those, around 150 million were roses, underlining the enduring appeal of the classic Valentine’s bloom. But alongside strong sales, this year’s Valentine’s period also saw a lively conversation emerge around flower choice and sourcing. El
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