Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Starmer Defends 'Tough' Tax Rises as Government Aims to Get Britain Back to Work
On Monday, the Prime Minister stood firm on the upcoming “tough” tax rises in the Budget, emphasising the need to get more people into...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Oct 292 min read
UK Supermarkets Add 'Buy British' Button After Farmers' Campaign Success
All of the UK's eight major supermarkets have now added a 'Buy British' button to their websites, making it easier for shoppers to...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Oct 292 min read
Lidl's Festive Expansion: 10 New Stores Opening Before Christmas, Creating Hundreds of Jobs Nationwide
The FPC Fresh Awards 24 Multiple Fruit & Veg Retailer of the Year, Lidl, is ramping up its UK expansion drive with the opening of 10 new...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Oct 283 min read
Labour's Economic Tightrope: Freeport Confusion and the U-Turn that Wasn't
The unveiling of new freeports in the UK has devolved into an exercise in miscommunication and dashed expectations, exposing the pitfalls...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Oct 282 min read
Lidl and Aldi Outshine Rivals in British Apple Sales Surge
September saw good volumes of new season British apples available from British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) growers, but not all UK...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Oct 262 min read
Fresh Awards 25 Legendary Host Reflects on End of an Era and New Beginnings
In the world of cricket Jonathan Agnew, affectionately known as 'Aggers,' has become a legend and it is with great pride that FPC can...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Oct 253 min read
British Agriculture Gains Strong Consumer Backing, AHDB Study Shows
Recent findings from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) Consumer Trust Study reveal a wave of optimism towards...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Oct 252 min read
Will Robotics Take Over Human Roles in Controlled Environment Agriculture?
As robotics increasingly becomes a cornerstone of modern horticulture, the question of whether machines will eventually replace humans in...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Oct 252 min read
HelloFresh Workers Forced to Wait Hours for Toilet Breaks
Staff from HelloFresh's Warwickshire warehouse staged a protest over dismissals which the Community Trade Union said came about after the...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Oct 253 min read
AgDiversity Course Launches to Address Diversity Gaps in UK Agriculture
A new online learning course aimed at raising awareness of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) issues within UK agriculture has been...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Oct 242 min read
Scurvy Surge in the UK as Cost-of-Living Crisis Fuels Malnutrition
Historic diseases like scurvy and rickets are making a concerning return across the UK, driven largely by the ongoing cost-of-living...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Oct 242 min read
Funding Blooms: Horticulture Investment Aid Scheme Opens for Applications
The Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of the Commercial Horticulture Sector is now open and accepting applications. The scheme...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Oct 242 min read
G's Donates Four Million Meals to Support UK Communities
Since its partnership with FareShare began in 2017, fresh produce giant G's has provided the equivalent of four million meals, supporting...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Oct 242 min read
UK Restaurant Groups Report Solid Growth in September: A Glimpse into the Future of British Hospitality
September has proven to be a promising month for the UK's hospitality sector, with major restaurant groups reporting solid growth in both...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Oct 232 min read
UK Economy Set to Accelerate: A Boost for Agricultural and Horticultural Businesses
The UK economy is expected to pick up speed, with growth projections for 2024 raised by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The global...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Oct 232 min read
UK Supermarkets Urged to Target 60% Plant Protein Sales for Food System Decarbonisation
Leading environmental NGOs, WWF, ProVeg International, and the Green Protein Alliance, are calling on the UK’s largest supermarket chains...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Oct 231 min read
Carrefour Expands with Major Rebranding Across France
Carrefour, a leading European retail chain, is strengthening its foothold in France through a significant rebranding and expansion...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Oct 233 min read
Keeping it Cool: Are Refrigerated Deliveries the Way Forward?
The online food delivery market has become one of the most rapidly expanding sectors in digital commerce. With perishable items becoming...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Oct 222 min read
Government Announces New Measures to Boost British Horticulture and Fresh Produce
The UK government has unveiled a package of measures designed to provide certainty and stability for the nation’s horticultural sector,...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Oct 222 min read
Former Tesco MD Made CEO of Westfalia Fruit
Chris Bush, the former UK Managing Director of Tesco, has been appointed as the new Group CEO of Westfalia Fruit Group, the multinational...
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