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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 142 min read
Exploitation on UK Farms: Surge in Complaints from Foreign Workers Sparks Calls for Reform
The number of foreign workers seeking help over claims of exploitation, bullying, underpayment, and poor living conditions on UK farms...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 143 min read
What You Need to Know About Best for Britain’s Major New Report On EU-UK Trade
For years, British businesses have faced unnecessary costs, delays, and red tape when trading with our largest market: the European...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 142 min read
Brain-Boosting Bites: Functional Foods Aim to Sharpen Minds – But Legal Risks Lurk
A new wave of innovation is sweeping supermarket shelves as functional food products increasingly target brain health and cognitive...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 132 min read
British Farmers Fear Betrayal as Ministers Consider Dropping Home-Grown Food Pledge
Concerns have been raised that ministers may abandon a popular pledge to prioritise British-grown food in schools and hospitals as part...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 132 min read
Heathrow’s £63bn Third Runway Plan Takes Off – But Not Everyone’s On Board
Heathrow Airport has confirmed it will submit a formal application for its long-awaited third runway this summer, with CEO Thomas Woldbye...
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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 72 min read
The Looming Challenge of Safety & Security Declarations for UK Imports
Mike Parr, CEO UK & Ireland for PML Seafrigo, has long voiced concerns over the complexities of new import regulations. As the deadline...
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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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