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BerryWorld Celebrates 30 Years of Innovation with New Varieties
BerryWorld is proudly celebrating its 30th anniversary and is excited about its ever improving varietal portfolio. Founded in 1994, the...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 18, 20242 min read
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Horticulture Farm Incomes in England Plummet by 38%, Defra Figures Reveal
New figures from the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) have revealed a concerning decline in farm business incomes...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 15, 20242 min read
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Strawberry Supply Tightens Across Europe as Seasons Conclude
Strawberry availability across Europe is currently limited, as the Dutch, Belgian, and UK seasons draw to a close. The Egyptian season is...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 14, 20242 min read
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How to Maximise Greenhouse Profits With Agritech
Commercial greenhouse operators are constantly seeking strategies to maximise profits in what has become a highly competitive landscape....

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 13, 20243 min read
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Fenmarc Acquire Alfred G. Pearce Ltd
Fenmarc Produce based in Elm, Cambridgeshire have completed the purchase of Alfred G. Pearce Ltd of Setchey, Norfolk for an undisclosed...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 8, 20242 min read
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Weather and Global Events Intensify Pressures on Fresh Produce Market
Adverse weather conditions and ongoing global crises continue to present formidable challenges to the fresh produce market, as...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 8, 20242 min read
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Greenhouses Reborn: A Community-led Fresh Food Revolution
A derelict complex of greenhouses in Sheffield is blooming back to life, thanks to the efforts of a local social food enterprise. Food...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 7, 20242 min read
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Shropshire Grower Expands Production of 'Finding Nemo' Potatoes After Tesco Trial Success
A quirky variety of potato named after the beloved Disney character is set to make waves in kitchens across the UK after a successful...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 6, 20242 min read
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A Legacy of Love and Fresh Produce: The Passing of Bernard and Joan O'Malley
Bernard O’Malley, the founder of major UK fresh produce supplier Nationwide Produce, has passed away at the age of 88, marking the end of...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 5, 20242 min read
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Deadly Spanish Floods Wipe Out Fruit and Veg Crops, Heightening UK Supply Fears
Experts have warned that it is likely that supply chains of some crops on the Spanish farmland deluged by the floods, such as citrus...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 4, 20244 min read
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Flash Floods Devastate Spanish Agriculture, Exposing Fragility of UK Food Supply
The devastating flash floods that have swept across Spain are a stark reminder of the urgent need for stronger domestic food resilience...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 1, 20242 min read
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UK's Fresh Veg Crisis: Home-Grown Produce Hits Record Low Amid Growing Reliance on Imports
The UK's declining self-sufficiency in fresh vegetables is an issue of growing concern, with the country now more reliant than ever on...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 15, 20242 min read
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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...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 14, 20242 min read
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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...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 14, 20242 min read
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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...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 14, 20242 min read
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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...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 12, 20242 min read
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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....
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 12, 20242 min read
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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...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 12, 20242 min read
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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...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 9, 20242 min read
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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...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 7, 20242 min read
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