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British Bean Production Presents £586m Growth Opportunity
The UK has a significant opportunity to expand domestic bean and pulse production, but unlocking that potential will require coordinated action across farming, processing, markets, and policy, according to a new report from The Food Foundation. While the UK already produces around 800,000 tonnes of beans annually, most are exported or used as animal feed. At the same time, the country imports around 500,000 tonnes of beans each year, representing what The Food Foundation est
Half Of UK Farmers Have Adopted Regenerative Practices, Barclays Finds
Rising production costs and increasingly volatile weather have driven more than half of UK farmers to adopt regenerative farming practices as they seek to strengthen the long-term resilience and competitiveness of their businesses, according to new research from Barclays. Some 56% of 223 farmers surveyed in May 2026 said they have already implemented regenerative practices, while a further 24% plan to do so, the bank revealed in a new report titled: Resilience in the Field: T
Scottish Raspberry Season Starts Strong As AVA Production Expands
Favourable growing conditions have kick started a highly positive raspberry season for leading Scottish grower Angus Soft Fruits which plans to expand its AVA production significantly across the UK and worldwide to meet demand. Image: Angus Soft Fruits As the season moves into peak raspberry production, the Scottish company is reporting strong plant growth and solid fruit development as a result of warm temperatures and good light levels. “Quality has been particularly encou
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Food Inflation Lower Than Feared But Cost Pressure Remains
Bumper UK crops and solid retail competition have helped to slow the rise in fresh food prices, with grocery inflation less severe than expected but underlying cost pressures continue to build, warns the boss of Sainsbury’s. Fresh food inflation decreased notably to 2.8% year on year in June, against growth of 3.4% in May, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC). This is below the three-month average of 3.3%. Sainsbury’s chief executive Simon Roberts said to date gro
E. Coli Benchmarking Database Launched For Fresh Produce Industry
The Chilled Food Association (CFA) has launched what it says is the UK’s first industry-wide E. coli intelligence database for fresh produce and irrigation water to give growers and produce users access to benchmarked microbiological data designed to strengthen food safety assurance and risk management. The database combines more than 100,000 datapoints collected since 2024 from irrigation water used on Red Tractor Category 1 crops, together with pre- and post-wash produce t
Asda Rolls Out ‘Summer Must-Have’ Yellow Watermelon Snack Pack
Asda has introduced a fun fresh-cut fruit variety to its summer snacking range, anticipating high shopper appeal for its naturally sweet-tasting and striking golden yellow watermelon slices. Image: Asda The retailer expects consumers to “go wild” for its new 300g ready-to-eat pack of 'Exceptional Yellow Watermelon Fans’, and is confident the fruit will become this summer’s must-have snack, reports The Grocer. The naturally-occurring variety reportedly tastes sweeter and mild
Tesco Extends Future Farmer Programme to Support Next Generation of British Growers
Tesco has renewed its partnership with Harper Adams University’s School of Sustainable Food and Farming for a further three years, strengthening its support for the next generation of British farmers and growers. According to Food & Beverage Outlook, the retailer’s Future Farmer Programme has already helped more than 200 young farmers develop business knowledge, practical skills and confidence as they work to build more resilient farming enterprises. The initiative, aimed at
Field-to-Pack: Why Growers Are Rethinking Fresh Produce Packaging
Fresh produce growers across the UK and Europe are increasingly looking at packaging produce directly in the field as they face mounting pressure from labour shortages, rising costs, retailer demands, sustainability targets and unpredictable weather. According to HortiDaily, Vernon Cooper, Director at packaging machinery supplier Redpack, said producers are taking a fresh look at how harvesting and packing operations are structured as margins and operational efficiency come u
Aldi Serves Up Free Strawberries as Wimbledon Fever Begins
Aldi is celebrating the start of Wimbledon by giving away thousands of free strawberries to shoppers visiting its Wimbledon store. Image: Aldi Press Office The supermarket said the giveaway will run from Monday 29 June to Friday 3 July, as tennis fans across the country prepare for one of the biggest events in the British summer sporting calendar. Alongside the in-store giveaway, Aldi is also offering its Nature’s Pick British Strawberries at 99p for a 227g punnet for a limit
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