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Tesco Bets on Chopped Salad Trend With ‘UK Retail First’
Tesco has moved to capitalise on the fast-growing chopped salad phenomenon with the launch of what it says are the UK grocery market’s first chopped salad kits, packed full of fresh produce, dried fruit, seeds, and beans. Images: Tesco The new range comprises three ready-to-mix kits designed to tap into consumer demand for restaurant-style salads that combine strong flavour profiles, layered textures, and minimal preparation time. Positioned as either a meal for two or a sid
Co-op Backs British Potatoes All Year Round By Embracing Resilient Varieties
Co-op has announced a major shift in its support for UK potato growers by introducing ‘best-of-season’ packs that are designed to maximise the year-round use of British-grown varieties and reduce reliance on imported potatoes. Image: Co-op Describing it as a “UK retail first”, the convenience retailer said in a press release that the move is aimed at improving supply chain resilience while helping domestic potato growers manage mounting production pressures linked to climate
Belgian Growers Visit Bradford St James' Wholesale Market
In a strengthening of trade relationships between Belgium and the UK, growers from the Flanders’ Agricultural Marketing Board (VLAM) have embarked on a promotional tour of UK wholesale markets, starting with St. James’ Wholesale Market in Bradford this week. Image: Bradford Markets On Monday (18 May), the delegation of 12 VLAM growers, including Bel'Export, Calsa, and Reo, visited Bradford Council’s award-winning wholesale market, which supplies restaurants, hotels, and food
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UK Growers Must Adapt Faster To Remain Viable Under Changing Climate
British farming must adapt and diversify to remain viable and protect domestic food production from intensifying heat, flooding, and drought, according to the government’s climate advisers, who warn that the UK’s reliance on food imports also risks climate-related price inflation. In its latest report, ‘A Well-Adapted UK’, the Climate Change Committee (CCC) said extreme weather is already affecting yields, farm incomes, and long-term business confidence across UK agriculture,
British Strawberries Promise “Outstanding Quality” Despite Delay
Sweeter, juicier, and larger fruit will make British strawberries “worth the wait” as cooler spring temperatures delay the traditional start to the season this year, according to British Berry Growers. The yield is expected to be of exceptionally high quality, following dry weather, sunny intervals, and chilly overnight temperatures this spring. In particular, the fruit has developed a richer taste profile with balanced natural sweetness after remaining on the plant for long
Asda Brings Back Greengrocers To Win Over Shoppers
Inviting customers to take a fresh look at the supermarket, Asda has overhauled its fruit and vegetable aisles; ushering in the return of dedicated greengrocers and a revitalised produce section with clearer provenance information, new lines, lower prices, and free fruit for children. Image: Asda The store refresh forms part of the retailer’s plans to encourage customers to choose Asda over other supermarkets by adding more value, greater choice, and tangible improvements to
Government Unveils Ambitious Plan To Treble Food Redistribution
The UK government has announced plans to treble the amount of surplus food redistributed across the country as part of a wider strategy to tackle food waste and support families struggling with rising living costs. The move is expected to significantly increase the volume of edible food redirected away from waste streams and into charities, community organisations and food redistribution networks. The announcement comes as fresh concern grows over food insecurity across the U
Rural Britain Becoming A ‘Food Desert’ For Lower-Income Families, Study Warns
Lower-income families living in rural Britain are increasingly struggling to access affordable, healthy food, with new research warning that large parts of the countryside are becoming “food deserts”. The study, led by the University of Sheffield, found that households earning under £40,000 a year in rural areas face significantly greater barriers to buying fresh fruit and vegetables than families on similar incomes living in deprived urban communities. Researchers discovered
Egypt Launches £12bn Desert Farming Mega-Project To Boost Food Security
Egypt has unveiled an ambitious £12 billion agricultural development project aimed at transforming vast areas of desert into productive farmland as the country intensifies efforts to strengthen food security and reduce reliance on imports. President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi officially launched the New Delta agriculture project during the 2026 wheat harvest on newly cultivated land west of the Nile Delta. The initiative is being described by Egyptian officials as the country’s lar
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