British berry growers are proving that home-grown production can withstand a changing climate — but resilience will depend on investment, fair retailer returns and a trade policy that keeps trusted global supply chains open. Britain’s berry growers are demonstrating impressive resilience in the face of an exceptionally hot summer, but industry leaders warn that favourable growing conditions alone cannot secure the sector’s long-term future. The UK experienced three separate h

A £2.2 billion expansion of London Gatwick has cleared its final legal hurdle, opening the way for thousands of additional flights and potentially strengthening a vital gateway for Britain’s time-sensitive fresh produce and flower imports. The Court of Appeal has refused permission for two campaign groups to challenge the Government’s approval of Gatwick’s Northern Runway Project. The decision brings an eight-year planning and legal process to an end and allows the airport to

For consumers navigating stubborn food prices, healthy eating can too often feel like an expensive aspiration. Lidl’s latest campaign offers a smart response: don’t simply tell shoppers that nutritious food is affordable—show them what to cook, how much it costs and where to find the ingredients. Working with chef and author Miguel Barclay, the retailer has created seven “Planet Plate” recipes costing £1 per serving. Meals such as chickpea masala and a leek, courgette and bea