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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Dec 19, 20242 min read
Growers Sound Alarm Over Christmas Veg Price War: “It Devalues Our Work”
A fierce price war between major supermarkets has seen the cost of Christmas vegetables plummet to an astonishing 8p a pack, sparking...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Dec 19, 20244 min read
Brexit Blow: UK Loses £27bn in EU Trade, Small Businesses Bear the Brunt
The damage from Brexit to trade links with the EU cost the UK £27bn in the first two years, but the overall impact was more limited than...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Dec 19, 20243 min read
Flex Farming: How Strawberries Are Powering the Future of Renewable Energy and Local Food Supply
Flex Farming, based in the UK, focuses on vertical farming by integrating energy systems with crop production. Co-founded by Ahmad...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Dec 18, 20241 min read
A £70 Billion Bet: Will Britain’s Spending Surge Spark a 2025 Economic Revival?
With the UK poised to boost public spending by £70 billion annually over the next five years, many observers anticipate that the nation’s...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Dec 18, 20242 min read
Fresh Talent Fuels Veg Power’s Mission: Four Industry Leaders Join the Board to Boost UK Veg Consumption
Veg Power, the not-for-profit alliance increasing the UK’s vegetable consumption, announced it has strengthened and diversified its Board...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Dec 18, 20241 min read
UK Adjusts Import Inspection Frequency for Selected EU Horticultural Imports
The UK Plant Health Risk Group has announced that import inspection checks on certain EU-sourced horticultural produce will now be set at...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Dec 18, 20242 min read
Alex Godfrey Named New Chair of GB Potatoes
GB Potatoes are pleased to announce that Alex Godfrey will be taking over the reins as Chairman after being elected at the Annual General...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Dec 17, 20243 min read
Navigating the Fresh Food Market: Trends and Strategies for 2025 and Beyond
In 2024, the global fresh food market experienced a challenging environment, shaped by persistent inflationary pressures, evolving...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Dec 17, 20241 min read
Seeds of Change: Hessing and Taylor Farms Forge a Landmark Transatlantic Partnership
Two major fresh produce companies are poised to strengthen their partnership through a new agreement. Taylor Farms, one of North...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Dec 17, 20243 min read
From Farm to Hand: Vending Machines Fuel a Produce Boom
It is a street scene becoming increasingly familiar to many: vending machines set up outside farms, offering potatoes, vegetables, or...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Dec 16, 20243 min read
Brexit Reset: Business Leaders Voice How They’d Like EU Relations to Change
Rachel Reeves has spoken of a reset in EU relations. Here, experts explain what they hope it will mean. Horticulture: ‘Brexit has caused...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Dec 16, 20242 min read
UK Food Prices Could Rise by 4.9% in 2025, IGD Warns
British shoppers could face renewed pressure next year as food prices could increase by up to 4.9% according to the Institute of Grocery...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Dec 16, 20241 min read
Nanna Tate: A Bold New Potato Brand from Branston
Nanna Tate is the exciting new potato brand developed by Branston, one of the UK’s leading potato suppliers. Drawing on over 50 years of...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Dec 13, 20243 min read
Christmas Produce Supply Threatened as Holyhead Port Closure Sparks Urgent Calls for Action
The freight and shipping industry is calling for Holyhead Port to reopen for ferries as soon as possible afters days of closure due to...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Dec 13, 20242 min read
Slim is In: Skinny Christmas Trees Take Over as Families Downsize Festive Decor
For years the "non-drop" Nordmann Fir has held the top spot as the most popular variety of real Christmas tree. But, according to one...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Dec 13, 20242 min read
Hadlow College Students Grow Over Two Tonnes of Tomatoes Using Hi-Tech Methods
Students at Hadlow College in Kent have grown and harvested over two tonnes of tomatoes in just a few months using the latest technology....
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Dec 13, 20242 min read
Preserving Britain’s Apple Heritage: The National Fruit Collection in Focus
Nestled amidst natural barriers of hazel, ivy, and briar in Kent, UK, lies a remarkable preservation effort dedicated to safeguarding...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Dec 12, 20243 min read
Post-Brexit Border Delays Threaten UK Salad Crop Supply for 2025, Industry Warns
British importers of salad seeds, including those for tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers, have voiced significant concerns about the...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Dec 12, 20242 min read
UK Food Security Report 2024: Key Insights into Domestic Production, Imports, and the Impact of Climate
The 2024 UK Food Security Report, published by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), delivers a detailed analysis...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Dec 12, 20242 min read
DP World Unveils Carbon Inset Trial to Cut Supply Chain Emissions
DP World has launched a groundbreaking carbon reduction initiative at its UK logistics hubs, London Gateway and Southampton, aiming to...
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