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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
1 day ago4 min read
Fields in Crisis: British Cauliflower Growers Slam Supermarkets’ Shift to Imports
British winter cauliflower producers have expressed serious concerns about supermarkets increasingly favouring imports from Spain and...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
1 day ago2 min read
Harvested by Candlelight: The Astonishing Revival of Yorkshire Forced Rhubarb
Hundreds of pale rhubarb stalks loom in near-darkness, illuminated only by a handful of candles. This atmospheric harvest at the...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
1 day ago3 min read
Cultivating Careers: Transforming UK Agriculture and Horticulture Through Expert Guidance
A new report from Phoenix Insights – Work in Progress – Unlocking the value of adult careers guidance  – reveals that a more strategic...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
1 day ago1 min read
Tomtech Showcases Greenhouse Technology on National Strawberry Day
While strawberries are traditionally associated with summer, their dedicated day falls in winter—a time when cultivating these...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
4 days ago2 min read
Perishable Goods at Risk: UK Logistics Crisis Threatens Fresh Produce Supply
The UK’s fresh produce industry is facing mounting challenges as logistical strains, regulatory burdens, and economic pressures disrupt...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
4 days ago3 min read
UK's Fruit Export Frontier: Unlocking Growth in Singapore's Re-Export Hub
Following its departure from the EU, the UK has concentrated on devising its own trade policies and agreements to strengthen its global...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
4 days ago1 min read
Canada Passes Bill C-280: A Game-Changer for Fresh Produce Suppliers
Canada has enacted Bill C-280, amending the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and the Companies Creditors Arrangement Act to protect...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
5 days ago2 min read
How Non-Browning Bananas will Pioneer the Future of Fruit Shelf-Life
UK-based plant biotechnology company Tropic is set to revolutionise the banana industry with the launch of its non-browning bananas in...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
5 days ago1 min read
UK Organics Bounces Back with £3.7bn Boom
After a challenging few years, the UK’s organic food and drink market has staged an impressive comeback, growing by 7.3% in 2024 to hit a...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
5 days ago3 min read
'A Unique Solution for the Industry': DP World Revolutionises Perishable Supply Chain
DP World, a global provider of end-to-end supply chain services, is capitalising on significant growth opportunities in the perishables...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
5 days ago2 min read
Blooming Opportunity: Industry Calls for Boost in UK-Grown Flower Trade
A research project led by the University of Surrey (Dr Jill Timms) and Coventry University (Prof David Bek), in collaboration with flower...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
6 days ago3 min read
Government Announces Farming Reforms Amid Industry Discontent
Defra Secretary Steve Reed unveiled a series of measures at the NFU Conference yesterday (25 February), aimed at bolstering British...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
6 days ago1 min read
New Rules Tighten NI’s Route to GB Market
The UK government has introduced stricter regulations to prevent Northern Ireland from being used as a backdoor for smuggling...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
6 days ago3 min read
New Covent Garden Market Takes Centre Stage in The Apprentice’s ‘Crops to Cash’ Challenge
London’s iconic New Covent Garden Market played a starring role in The Apprentice last week, as contestants battled it out to turn...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 252 min read
UK-France Trade Reset: Talks Could Pave the Way for Smoother EU Access
A bilateral agreement between the UK and France could offer Britain its best opportunity for streamlining trade with the EU, with...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 252 min read
Nationwide Produce Expands Onion Packhouse to Meet Growing Demand
Nationwide Produce is significantly expanding its Anglia Grower Partnership (AGP) onion packhouse in Long Sutton, nearly doubling its...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 252 min read
One Building Society's Credit Card Interest Rates to Soar by 50% – What It Means for Shoppers
Nationwide Building Society is set to impose a major hike on credit card interest rates, with some customers facing an increase of up to...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 242 min read
Labour’s New Food Policy Seeks to Win Back Farmers – But Will It Be Enough?
Labour is making a bold move to rebuild trust with British farmers by introducing new public sector food targets. Under the proposed...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 241 min read
‘Rhubarb Revolution’: Tesco Sales Soar by 200%
Tesco has announced a remarkable 200% increase in forced rhubarb sales compared to the same period last year, signalling a major spike in...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 242 min read
UK Scientists Uncover Plant Mechanism That Boosts Soil Microbe Partnerships
Researchers at the John Innes Centre in Norwich, Norfolk, have identified a biological process that enhances plant root interactions with...
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