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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 25, 20242 min read
Satellite Imaging Set to Revolutionise Farming Practices and Boost Global Food Security
Harnessing satellite imaging technology could be key to combating the impacts of extreme weather and enhancing global food security, says...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 22, 20242 min read
Aldi Expands Loose Produce Range with New Trial
Aldi has taken another step towards reducing plastic waste by expanding its loose produce range through a new trial. The discount...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 22, 20242 min read
Record Brassica Crop Yields Mark a Drastically Different Year for Growers
Around this time last year, growers in England were dealing with the aftermath of storm Ciaran, heavy rain caused serious flooding and...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 22, 20243 min read
South Africa Prepares For Positive Stone Fruit Season
South African stone fruit growers are predicting a brighter export season ahead after 2023/24 was disrupted by weather and logistical...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 21, 20242 min read
Freight Crime Costs UK Economy £700m, Hitting Agricultural Supply Chains
A recent report from the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Freight and Logistics has revealed that freight-related crime cost the UK...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 21, 20241 min read
Farmers Donate 6.6 Tonnes of Food During London Protest, Creating 15,400 Meals
Farmers donated 6.6 tonnes of high-quality British food during yesterday’s protest in London over changes to inheritance tax. The...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 21, 20242 min read
Wootzano Advances Fresh Produce Revolution with Major US Expansion and Crowdcube Campaign
Wootzano, the award-winning leader in robotics and automation, is celebrating major milestones in its mission to transform the fresh...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 20, 20242 min read
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
Nov 20, 20242 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
Nov 20, 20242 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
Nov 19, 20241 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
Nov 19, 20242 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
Nov 19, 20242 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
Nov 19, 20242 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
Nov 18, 20242 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
Nov 18, 20242 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
Nov 18, 20243 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
Nov 18, 20242 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
Nov 15, 20242 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
Nov 15, 20242 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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