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Supermarkets Bite Into British Apple Boom With Record-Breaking Buys
Latest figures from British Apples & Pears Ltd reveal strong retailer backing for British topfruit, with Asda, Aldi and Tesco leading the...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
17 hours ago3 min read
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Greencore Seals £1.2Bn Deal For Bakkavor To Cook Up £4Bn Food Giant
Two Icelandic brothers, famously dubbed “business Vikings”, are set to cash in millions after their ready meals business, Bakkavor,...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
17 hours ago2 min read
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Pioneers Of Progress Wanted! Join The Race For Innovation & Sustainability Glory
Time is ticking for fresh produce innovators! There are now just seven weeks left to throw your hat in the ring for this year’s FPC Fresh...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
17 hours ago2 min read
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Fresh Produce Prices Set to Surge as Grocery Inflation Rises Again
Grocery price inflation in the UK has crept higher once more, with fresh produce shoppers warned to brace for further price hikes over...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
2 days ago1 min read
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British Farmers Granted Glyphosate Licence Extension Amid Resistance Concerns
In a significant development for British agriculture, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced the extension of glyphosate's...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
2 days ago1 min read
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Hungry for Change: New Food Strategy Board Aims to Revamp Britain’s Food Future
It's been almost a week since the UK government’s new Food Strategy Advisory Board (FSAB) convened for its inaugural meeting at...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
3 days ago2 min read
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TikTok Takes On the Supermarkets: Fresh Food, Fast Sales & Viral Shopping
Picture this: you’re sitting on the sofa, scrolling through TikTok, watching cat videos and viral dances, when you remember you haven’t...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
3 days ago4 min read
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Minister Zeichner Highlights Industry Partnerships at UK Agri-Tech Centre's Innovation Hub
DEFRA Minister Daniel Zeichner visited Harper Adams University on 27 March 2025 to explore cutting-edge advancements in agri-tech...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
3 days ago2 min read
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'Bloomin' Expensive!' Border Checks Blamed as Mother’s Day Flower Prices Surge
The cost of Mother's Day flowers in the UK has significantly increased this year due to post-Brexit border controls, which have...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
4 days ago2 min read
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AI Revolution in Orchards: How Cutting-Edge Yield Estimation is Slashing Crop Waste and Boosting Sustainability
Crop waste poses significant challenges in orchard management, impacting both economic returns for growers and the efficiency of the...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
4 days ago3 min read
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Global Fresh Produce Industry Faces Economic Squeeze Amid Rising Costs and Market Uncertainty
The Global Coalition of Fresh Produce has issued a detailed report examining the complexities of international fruit and vegetable...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
4 days ago2 min read
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Border Chaos! 'The Current System is Working for Noone,' say Industry Leaders
Trade bodies have voiced increasing frustration over post-Brexit border checks, labelling them costly, cumbersome, and rife with delays....
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
7 days ago2 min read
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EU Encourages Citizens to Stockpile Essentials Amid Growing Crisis Concerns
The European Union has advised its 450 million citizens to maintain a 72-hour supply of essential items, such as food and water, as a...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
7 days ago2 min read
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Worldwide Fruit unveils British-grown Jazz Juniors apples as Jazz brand reaches top five
Worldwide Fruit is introducing a new, smaller version of its popular Jazz apples, grown in the UK, as the company celebrates the brand’s...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
7 days ago1 min read
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Woods Foodservice Drives Net Zero Ambitions
Woods Foodservice has expanded its commitment to sustainable operations with the addition of 12 new electric delivery vans, each...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
7 days ago2 min read
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British Farming at Crossroads: Spring Statement 2025 Triggers Industry Concern
The Spring Statement 2025 delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves has sparked deep concern within Britain's agricultural and horticultural...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Mar 272 min read
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Restaurants Go Prepped as Fresho Reports Soaring Demand for Ready-to-Use Fruit & Veg
A new report by wholesale order management platform Fresho has revealed a 30% surge in pre-prepped fruit and vegetable orders as...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Mar 273 min read
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Fruit & Veg Deserts & The Death Knell of the Local Greengrocer
Every week a British greengrocer is shutting up shop from Edinburgh to Coventry, Redcar to Builth Wells. In the process they’re creating...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Mar 276 min read
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Brakes launches Food Expo 25 today under the wings of Concorde
Brakes, the UK’s leading foodservice wholesaler, is hosting the first of its highly anticipated Food Expo 25 events today (27 March) at...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Mar 272 min read
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Jenney Warns: UK's Post-Brexit Border 'Most Expensive and Least Efficient'
The UK's ambition to develop the "world’s most effective border by 2025" has been sharply criticised as industry experts exposed severe...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Mar 263 min read
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