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DP World Unveils Groundbreaking Carbon Inset Scheme At Southampton Port
DP World has launched a new carbon inset scheme at its Southampton terminal, allowing customers to claim a share of emissions reductions generated at the port towards their own supply chain targets for the first time. The new Container Terminal Inset Certificates are created through emissions reductions at Southampton, where the use of biofuels, such as HVO, port-wide electrification and the generation of renewable electricity has resulted in significant carbon savings. These
Tomato Shortages Threaten To Turn ‘Cost Of Living’ Into ‘Cost Of Eating’ Crisis
A fresh warning over tomato supplies has exposed a stark reality facing the UK food chain, with rising costs and fragile supply lines combining to push prices higher and availability under pressure. Industry voices are cautioning that what may appear as a simple shortage on supermarket shelves is, in fact, a symptom of deeper structural challenges—ones that could soon be reflected more sharply in consumers’ weekly shop. At the heart of the issue is the cost of production. Tom
Local Food Future Brightens As Oxfordshire Project Sparks Market Garden Revival
A not-for-profit initiative in Oxfordshire is helping to reshape local food supply chains, with growing momentum behind calls for more market gardens to meet rising demand for locally produced fruit and vegetables. OxFarmToFork, led by Good Food Oxfordshire , has revealed that less than 1% of produce grown in the county is currently consumed locally – highlighting a significant opportunity for expansion. Since launching in 2023, the project has built what its 2025 impact repo
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
UK’s EU Reset Plan Raises Fresh Questions For Food Trade
A renewed push by the UK government to strengthen ties with the EU is raising fresh questions for food trade and regulatory alignment, following a BBC interview with Europe editor, Katya Adler. In the BBC analysis, ministers set out a more “pragmatic” approach to rebuilding relations with Brussels, signalling a shift in tone as both sides explore ways to improve cooperation in key areas. Discussions are already under way on a series of sector-specific agreements, including fo
British Berry Season Accelerates As April Brings Strong Volume Uplift
The UK berry season is now moving up a gear, with April delivering the significant uplift in volumes that the industry has been building towards since early spring. At leading soft fruit supplier S&A Produce, the first strawberries of the season began developing early, with picking getting underway on 4 March. Since then, volumes have been rising steadily—and as expected, April is now seeing a tenfold increase compared to March , marking a key turning point in the domestic se
Freshfel Europe Sets New Course As Rosseneu Takes Helm And Sector Looks Ahead
Freshfel Europe has set out an ambitious roadmap for the future of the fresh produce sector, marking a moment of transition and renewed direction at its 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Sicily. Frédéric Roseneu Freshfel Europe President with Philippe Binard, General Delegate. Image: Freshfel Europe Held in Giardini Naxos on 15–16 April, the AGM also saw Frédéric Rosseneu (Greenyard) appointed as the association’s new President for the 2026–2028 term, succeeding Salvo Laud
‘Cliff Edge’ Warning As Ministers Reject Extra Time For SPS Changes
Ministers have rejected calls to give farmers and food businesses more time to prepare for a future UK-EU sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) deal, raising concerns over how the sector will cope with potentially disruptive changes. The government confirmed it will not pursue a transition period ahead of new arrangements expected from mid-2027, despite warnings that many businesses are already under pressure and may struggle to adapt. MPs on the Environment, Food and Rural Affair
UK Families Face £470 Grocery Bill Surge As Food Inflation Bites
UK households are facing a sharp rise in the cost of their weekly shop, with new figures suggesting families could be paying an extra £470 a year for groceries as food price inflation remains persistently high. According to data highlighted in a report by the Manchester Evening News , the average annual grocery bill has climbed significantly, reaching around £5,617. The increase reflects continued pressure on household budgets despite wider inflation easing in other areas of
M&S Cuts Prices On Everyday Veg As Health And Value Drive Family Shopping Shift
Marks & Spencer has reduced prices across a range of everyday vegetables and expanded its value offering, as the retailer responds to growing demand from families seeking healthier food at affordable prices. The move sees prices cut on 19 vegetable staples, while 22 everyday lines have been added to its value ranges in a bid to attract more regular weekly shoppers. Key products affected include household staples such as mushrooms, carrots, leeks, cabbage, courgettes and Tende
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