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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 14, 20242 min read
Storm Clouds Over British Supermarkets as Climate Change and Global Tensions Strain Harvests
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has sounded an alarm about the growing risk of inflation as climate change increasingly affects...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 14, 20242 min read
Brexit Seed Delays Threaten UK Crop Production, Growers Warn
Vegetable growers are sounding the alarm that post-Brexit border changes are causing significant delays in seed imports, potentially...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 14, 20242 min read
A Cherry Delight: Asda Partners with Scottish Growers to Deliver 3.5 Million Hand-Picked Cherries Across the UK
Asda has partnered with Scottish grower Peter Marshall & Co (Marshall Farms) to serve up over 3.5 million hand-picked Scottish cherries...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 13, 20242 min read
Fears of Civil Unrest Drive 10% Sales Decline in UK Hospitality Sector
The UK’s hospitality sector has recently been hit hard, with a 10% decline in nationwide sales attributed to the growing fear of...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 13, 20242 min read
New Farming Deal: Promising Plans, but the Devil's in the Details
A Derbyshire farmer has said she "cautiously welcomes" a plan by the government to improve morale in the agricultural sector. Ministers...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 12, 20242 min read
Rural Campaigners Demand Government 'Put Money Where Mouth Is' on Sustainable Farming
Rural campaigners have issued a stern challenge to the government, urging them to "put their money where their mouth is" on sustainable...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 12, 20242 min read
Britain's Blueberry Boom: The Little Berry Making a Big Splash
Blueberries are rapidly becoming one of Britain’s favourite snacks, with demand surging by 27% over the past year, according to Tesco....
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 11, 20242 min read
Fresh Produce Industry Celebrates as FPC Fresh Awards Finalists Announced
The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) has revealed the finalists for the prestigious 2024 FPC Fresh Awards, setting the stage for a...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 9, 20242 min read
Berry Growers Face Overproduction Crisis Amid Wet Weather Challenges
As the summer harvest reaches its peak, farmers are navigating the challenges of an unexpectedly wet growing season, leading to an...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 8, 20241 min read
Britain to Track One Billion Grocery Prices in Inflation Overhaul
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) announced a major overhaul of its inflation measurement system on Tuesday. Starting in March...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 8, 20242 min read
Retailers Urged to Close Early Amid Rising Far-Right Unrest
Retailers across the UK have been advised to close early in response to planned far-right gatherings, following a wave of vandalism,...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 8, 20242 min read
Morrisons Expands Food Waste Battle with Too Good To Go in Convenience Stores
Morrisons has extended its partnership with the surplus food app Too Good To Go to include its Morrisons Daily convenience stores. The...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 7, 20242 min read
Angus Soft Fruits Unveils Art-Inspired Raspberry Masterpieces
Angus Soft Fruits, a prominent breeder and producer of AVAâ„¢ varieties, has proudly announced the release of two ground-breaking raspberry...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 6, 20242 min read
UK Economy Surges Ahead as France and Germany Lag
In a remarkable turn of events, the British economy has outpaced its European counterparts, France and Germany, showcasing resilience...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 6, 20242 min read
Loyalty Schemes Fail to Halt Shoppers' Shift to Discounters, New Research Finds
New analysis by research group Pricer has revealed that UK supermarket loyalty schemes and promotional discounts are failing to prevent...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 5, 20242 min read
Strawberry Farm Plea: Stop 'Shoplifting' in the Fields
A strawberry farm has captured national attention this week after issuing a heartfelt plea on social media, urging visitors to refrain...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 5, 20242 min read
Morrisons Raising Freezer Temperatures To Cut Costs And Emissions
Morrisons has announced its move to increase its frozen food temperatures from -18°C to -15°C in 10 of its stores. The decision to...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 5, 20242 min read
Mild Weather Boosts Apple Sizes, Leading to Potential Price Adjustments
This year's mild weather in March and April has led to an unexpected boon for apple growers: larger apples. However, this increase in...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 2, 20243 min read
UK must apply existing Brexit deals before any reset in relations, says EU
Government told it must fully implement deals on EU citizens and Northern Ireland to show ‘commitment’ to good-faith reset Brussels has...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 2, 20242 min read
Ocado Cuts Prices to Become 'Supermarket for All,' Says CEO Hannah Gibson
Ocado Retail CEO Hannah Gibson has revealed a significant shift in the company's strategy, aiming to position Ocado as a "supermarket for...
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