Sarah-Jayne Gratton
UK Fresh Produce and Hospitality Industries Benefit from Summer Event Boom
The summer of 2024 has brought a significant boost to the UK's fresh produce and hospitality industries, as Britons embrace outdoor...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 202 min read
Capper Calls for Common Sense and Growth as She Exits Oxford Farming Conference
As she embarks on her final term as a Director of the Oxford Farming Conference (OFC), fruit and hop grower Ali Capper asserts that...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 201 min read
Too Much Tech: Morrisons to Bring Back Staffed Checkouts After Customer Backlash
Morrisons’ CEO, David Potts, recently admitted that the supermarket may have gone "too far" in its adoption of self-checkout systems,...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 202 min read
Port of Liverpool Celebrates Major Milestone with Launch of Direct Shipping Route to Far East
The Port of Liverpool has made a significant stride in enhancing its global trade connections with the introduction of a new direct...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 191 min read
Aldi Could Become Third-Largest Supermarket by 2028, New Data Reveals
In a significant shift within the UK’s grocery landscape, Aldi is poised to become the nation’s third-largest supermarket by 2028,...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 192 min read
Berry Industry Faces £60 Million Blow from New Audit Requirements
The UK berry industry could face a staggering £60 million annual increase in costs due to proposed changes in the Supplier Ethical Data...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 192 min read
New CEO of British Growers Appointed
In a significant leadership change, John Walgate has been named the new CEO of British Growers, set to officially step into the role at...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 173 min read
Colina Fruits: A New Chapter in a Storied Legacy of Excellence
In a significant move that marks a new era for a family business with deep roots in the fruit industry, WT Hill & Sons, a company with a...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 162 min read
UK Economy Growth Sparks Hope for Fresh Produce and Cut Flower Sectors Under New Government
The UK's economy has shown resilience with a 0.6% growth in the second quarter, continuing its cautious recovery from recession. This...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 163 min read
Fresh Food Suppliers Join Forces with SPAR for Innovation Day in North England
In a dynamic gathering at the SPAR Distribution Centre in Bowland View, Preston, over 20 of SPAR North of England's fresh food suppliers...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 161 min read
UK Avocado Market Booms, Worldwide Fruit Rides the Wave
Amid a landscape of economic uncertainty, the UK's appetite for avocados remains undeterred. Leading importer Worldwide Fruit is seizing...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 162 min read
Dole Reaps the Rewards: Strong Q2 Performance Sets Stage for Continued Growth
Dole plc, a leading global fruit and vegetable producer and distributor, has reported a robust 1.5% increase in fresh fruit revenue for...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 152 min read
UK Inflation Rise Signals Return to Economic Stability
The UK has experienced its first inflation increase of the year, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising to 2.2% in July. This...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 152 min read
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...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 152 min read
Defra Hails FareShare but Stresses Government Action on Food Poverty
Daniel Zeichner, Minister of State at Defra, has commended FareShare's dedication to tackling food waste during a visit to their South...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 142 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 142 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 132 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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