Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Peat-Free Push and Whitefly Woes: UK Horticulture at a Crossroads
The UK's ornamental horticulture sector is grappling with two significant challenges: transitioning to peat-free growing media and...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
2 days ago2 min read
How ‘Just Walk Out’ Technology is Transforming Supermarkets
The retail world is witnessing a seismic shift as checkout-free technology redefines the supermarket experience. By eliminating...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
2 days ago2 min read
Nationwide Produce Celebrates Major Growth Despite Adversity
Southport-based Nationwide Produce, a family-run business renowned for its expertise in growing, importing, and exporting fresh produce,...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
3 days ago1 min read
Government Defends Fairer Farming Tax Reforms and Unveils £5 Billion Support Package
Ahead of a significant farmer protest in London today, the Government has defended its position on the newly introduced inheritance tax...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
3 days ago2 min read
DP World Scheme Removes 64,000 Lorry Journeys and Cuts 17,000 Tonnes of Carbon
A scheme to transfer freight from road to rail has successfully removed 64,300 truck journeys from the UK's roads within its first year,...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
3 days ago2 min read
£1.8m Boost for UK Potato Sector: AHDB Transfers Residual Levy Funds to Fuel Industry Innovation
AHDB has committed to transferring £1.8 million of leftover potato levy reserves to GB Potatoes as part of a deal to fund seven vital...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
3 days ago2 min read
Alconbury Weald's MM Acquires Flower Grower to Boost Sustainable Supply Chain
Alconbury Weald based MM Investment Holdings (MM), parent company of MM Flowers, the biggest supplier of flowers to UK retailers like...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
4 days ago2 min read
Lidl GB Surpasses British Food Investment Goals with £21 Billion Milestone by FY24
Lidl GB has set a new benchmark in its commitment to British food and agriculture, announcing it will invest an impressive £21 billion in...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
4 days ago2 min read
Farmers Prepare for Westminster Protest
A wave of farmers and growers is set to descend on Westminster tomorrow (19 November) in a show of defiance against the government’s...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
4 days ago3 min read
Britain’s Unhealthy Diet Crisis Costs £268 Billion a Year—Far Exceeding NHS Budget, Study Reveals
The UK’s escalating reliance on unhealthy foods is draining £268 billion annually—a figure that dwarfs the entire NHS budget—according to...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
4 days ago2 min read
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...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
7 days ago2 min read
Brexit 'Weighs on UK Economy': Bank Governor Calls for Renewed EU Ties
The Governor of the Bank of England has called on ministers to “rebuild relations” with the European Union, highlighting how Brexit has...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
7 days ago2 min read
Sweet Success: CRISPR Breakthrough Yields Tastier Tomatoes
Rotten tomatoes could soon be a thing of the past, as researchers have unveiled a promising way to make sweeter tomatoes by editing just...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 142 min read
George Freeman Takes Helm of Agri-Tech Parliamentary Group
George Freeman, the former science minister, has been named the new chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Science and Technology...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 141 min read
£43 Million Boost to UK Truckstops to Improve Conditions for Lorry Drivers
The UK government and industry partners have announced a substantial £43 million investment to enhance truckstops nationwide, aiming to...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 132 min read
UK Seeks Twin Trade Deals: Balancing Trump-Led US and EU to Secure Stability
The UK could strike a game-changing trade deal with the US under Donald Trump, while also rebuilding its bridges with the EU, positioning...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 132 min read
DP World Opens All-Electric Berth at London Gateway, Boosting UK Trade Capacity by a Third
DP World is celebrating the operational launch of the world’s first all-electric berth with the arrival of its first ships, marking a...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 123 min read
Reeves to Unleash Local Government Pension Scheme to Supercharge UK Growth
Rachel Reeves is set to outline her plans next week to utilise the £354bn local government pension scheme to stimulate the UK economy....
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 122 min read
Leadership Shake-Up: Andrew Staniland Abandons Asda for Key Role at Morrisons
In a surprising shake-up of senior leadership among UK grocery giants, Iceland's group buying director Andrew Staniland has dramatically...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 122 min read
Disney Characters Set to Inspire Children to Choose Healthy Fruit in New Initiative
Disney's much-loved characters are set to play a significant role in encouraging children to eat more fruit, as part of a new and...
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