Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Strawberry Farm Plea: Stop 'Shoplifting' in the Fields
A strawberry farm has captured national attention this week after issuing a heartfelt plea on social media, urging visitors to refrain...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 52 min read
Mild Weather Boosts Apple Sizes, Leading to Potential Price Adjustments
This year's mild weather in March and April has led to an unexpected boon for apple growers: larger apples. However, this increase in...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 23 min read
UK must apply existing Brexit deals before any reset in relations, says EU
Government told it must fully implement deals on EU citizens and Northern Ireland to show ‘commitment’ to good-faith reset Brussels has...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 251 min read
New Government Logistics Priorities Welcomed in King's Speech
Logistics UK has welcomed the new Labour government's priorities as outlined in the recent King's Speech, particularly the emphasis on...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 102 min read
Urgent Plea to Halt New Regulations Threatening UK Food Security and Inflation
British horticulture organisations are raising the alarm over hastily imposed regulations that could cripple the industry and disrupt...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 103 min read
The Vital Role of Suppliers in Crafting an Exceptional Supermarket Experience
In today's competitive retail landscape, supermarkets are continuously striving to distinguish themselves. One of the most effective ways...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 92 min read
Prepped Produce Proves Popular as Chefs Combat Staff Shortages
Fresh Direct, the UK's leading supplier of fresh produce to the foodservice sector, has reported a surge of over 10% in sales of prepared...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 81 min read
A New Dawn for British Agriculture
The Labour Party’s recent electoral victory has been heralded as a pivotal moment for the future of British agriculture. NFU president...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 42 min read
Transforming Cold Chain Logistics: The Key to Reducing Fresh Produce Waste
The global food supply chain faces a significant challenge in reducing the vast amounts of fresh produce waste that occurs from farm to...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 12 min read
New Post-Brexit Border Checks Threaten British Horticultural Industry
Nurseries and garden centres across Britain and Europe have raised alarm over the new post-Brexit border checks, warning of significant...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 281 min read
Fresh Start for Carrots: Promising Quality and Steady Yields Amidst Seasonal Challenges
The new carrot season has started in parts of England, with quality and yields described as good and normal, respectively, despite...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 272 min read
Salute our Supply Chain Heroes: A Celebration of the Unsung Workforce
The UK's fresh produce industry is celebrating its unsung heroes with four prestigious awards recognising exceptional achievement and...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 32 min read
New government urged to review Brexit strategy as UK border issues continue
IT issues at the UK border may have receded, but shippers are continuing to be plagued by a range of problems, with calls for greater...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 292 min read
Falling on Deaf Ears: FPC Chief Blasts Government for BTOM Shambles
Nigel Jenney, Chief Executive of the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC), has issued a vehement warning to the UK government, expressing...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 142 min read
UK Importers Forced into Drastic Measures Due to Ineffective Border Checks
In a troubling scenario, UK authorities have revealed that importers are resorting to deliberate errors on customs forms to evade...
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