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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 131 min read
Empowering Women in Produce: Global Women Fresh Marks Fifth Anniversary in Berlin
Women leaders shared insights into their professional journeys during Global Women Fresh’s fifth anniversary celebration at Fruit...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 122 min read
‘No Trade-Off’: Bailey Warns Against Diluting Tough Post-2008 City Regulations
Andrew Bailey, the governor of the Bank of England, has issued a stark warning against watering down the City regulations introduced...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 122 min read
UK's Biosecurity Under Scrutiny: DEFRA Minister Acknowledges Ongoing Challenges in Plant Inspection
The UK's biosecurity measures for plant imports are facing significant challenges, particularly concerning cargo inspections. The...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 122 min read
Berry Fresh Month: How Greenhouses Are Keeping UK Soft Fruit Growing All Year Round
As February's Berry Fresh Month begins, specialists in constructing and equipping commercial greenhouses, Bridge Greenhouses, are...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 112 min read
Farmers Rally in London Against Proposed Inheritance Tax Changes
On Monday, 10 February 2025, central London became the epicentre of a significant demonstration as hundreds of farmers gathered in...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 112 min read
Lidl Announces Nationwide Pay Increase
Lidl has announced a market-leading pay increase for 28,000 hourly-paid colleagues, with new rates coming into effect in March 2025....
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 111 min read
'Living History' as Cornishgold Pear Discovered
Frank P Matthews, a UK-based tree nursery, has introduced a new pear variety, Cornishgold. Originally discovered in Launceston, the...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 103 min read
Brexit Reset Talks Could Boost UK Economy by 2.2%, Report Reveals
A new report has revealed that closer alignment with the European Union (EU) could boost the UK economy by up to 2.2%, potentially...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 101 min read
From Punjab to Prosperity: The Remarkable Story that made a movie
The invite-only premiere of "It's a Punjabi Farm Innit" is a homecoming, a celebration, and a testament to the enduring power of family,...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 102 min read
£15 Million Food Surplus Fund Opens to Help Charities Combat Food Waste
Charities and not-for-profit organisations across England can now apply for a share of a £15 million fund designed to tackle food waste...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 101 min read
Gopuff Taps Morrisons Aisles for Daytime Deliveries in New Trial
Grocery delivery provider Gopuff is trialling a scheme that sees couriers use Morrisons stores to fulfil its daytime orders, instead of...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 72 min read
M&S Food Boss Calls on PM to Cut Brexit Red Tape: “Time to End the Bureaucracy”
In a bold move to streamline post-Brexit trade, Marks & Spencer's head of food, Alex Freudmann, has thrown his weight behind Prime...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 72 min read
Aptean Joins Forces with FPC at IFE 2025 to Drive Digital Transformation in Fresh Produce
As the fresh produce industry faces growing pressures to enhance efficiency, ensure traceability, and reduce waste, Aptean is stepping up...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 71 min read
Irish Potato Market Steady as Demand Holds Firm
The Irish potato market is seeing a gradual rise in demand, a trend typical for this time of year, according to the latest weekly potato...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 61 min read
Fruit Logistica 2025 Kicks Off in Berlin: Global Produce Players Unite for a Fresh Future
Fruit Logistica 2025 opened its doors in Berlin yesterday (5 February), setting the stage for a three-day gathering of fresh produce...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 62 min read
Brits Embrace Scratch Cooking as Fresh Food Sales Surge
As cost-conscious consumers seek ways to cut expenses, many are turning to scratch cooking, driving a 6.8% increase in value growth...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 62 min read
Pink Lady UK Hails Best Season Yet as Sales Reach New Heights
Pink Lady UK has described its latest season as its “strongest season to date,” crediting the achievement to the “outstanding support”...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 53 min read
Discounts Drive Growth And Drop In Grocery Inflation
Latest data from Kantar shows that take-home sales in the grocery sector rose by 4.3% over the four weeks to 26 January as supermarkets...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 53 min read
Tesco’s Slow Cooker Initiative: Helping Kids Eat More Fruit & Veg in Schools
Tesco has initiated a campaign to increase the intake of fruit and veg among children who may not normally receive enough of these...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 52 min read
Fresh Produce Branding: Can Apples and Salads Build the Same Loyalty as Coffee?
Branding in fruit and vegetables is not a new concept. Companies such as Florette and Dole have successfully introduced brand identity to...
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