BerryWorld is proudly celebrating its 30th anniversary and is excited about its ever improving varietal portfolio. Founded in 1994, the...

New figures from the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) have revealed a concerning decline in farm business incomes...

Strawberry availability across Europe is currently limited, as the Dutch, Belgian, and UK seasons draw to a close. The Egyptian season is...

Commercial greenhouse operators are constantly seeking strategies to maximise profits in what has become a highly competitive landscape....

Fenmarc Produce based in Elm, Cambridgeshire have completed the purchase of Alfred G. Pearce Ltd of Setchey, Norfolk for an undisclosed...

Adverse weather conditions and ongoing global crises continue to present formidable challenges to the fresh produce market, as...

A derelict complex of greenhouses in Sheffield is blooming back to life, thanks to the efforts of a local social food enterprise. Food...

A quirky variety of potato named after the beloved Disney character is set to make waves in kitchens across the UK after a successful...

Bernard O’Malley, the founder of major UK fresh produce supplier Nationwide Produce, has passed away at the age of 88, marking the end of...

Experts have warned that it is likely that supply chains of some crops on the Spanish farmland deluged by the floods, such as citrus...

The devastating flash floods that have swept across Spain are a stark reminder of the urgent need for stronger domestic food resilience...

The UK's declining self-sufficiency in fresh vegetables is an issue of growing concern, with the country now more reliant than ever on...

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has sounded an alarm about the growing risk of inflation as climate change increasingly affects...

Vegetable growers are sounding the alarm that post-Brexit border changes are causing significant delays in seed imports, potentially...

Asda has partnered with Scottish grower Peter Marshall & Co (Marshall Farms) to serve up over 3.5 million hand-picked Scottish cherries...

Rural campaigners have issued a stern challenge to the government, urging them to "put their money where their mouth is" on sustainable...

Blueberries are rapidly becoming one of Britain’s favourite snacks, with demand surging by 27% over the past year, according to Tesco....

The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) has revealed the finalists for the prestigious 2024 FPC Fresh Awards, setting the stage for a...

As the summer harvest reaches its peak, farmers are navigating the challenges of an unexpectedly wet growing season, leading to an...

Angus Soft Fruits, a prominent breeder and producer of AVA™ varieties, has proudly announced the release of two ground-breaking raspberry...

In a ground-breaking move, the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative (FSI) has announced a new programme to enable small-scale growers...

A strawberry farm has captured national attention this week after issuing a heartfelt plea on social media, urging visitors to refrain...

This year's mild weather in March and April has led to an unexpected boon for apple growers: larger apples. However, this increase in...

British blackcurrant growers have faced a tumultuous year of weather extremes, with one site in Kent recording a staggering 1109.6 mm of...

The recent spell of warm weather following a rainy and cloudy start to the summer has provided perfect growing conditions in Britain for...

In an ambitious move to redefine berry consumption, Berrymakers has introduced a groundbreaking model that brings British-grown berries...

Wales' farmers are best known for their lamb and beef, but could they be tempted by a side hustle in salad leaves, mushrooms or edible...

The future of the British berry growing sector is facing significant uncertainty due to a range of challenges. Key issues affecting the...

The UK government is being urged to double the land dedicated to fruit and vegetable cultivation in response to escalating concerns...

Indonesian labourers who paid thousands to travel to Britain for fruit-picking jobs at a farm supplying major supermarkets have been sent...

Britain's farmers and growers have been named as one of the public's most favoured and valued professions, second only to nurses,...

GrowUp Farms, a UK-based vertical farming enterprise, has secured an additional £38 million in funding from Generate Capital to expand...

The food sector has responded positively to the Migration Advisory Committee's (MAC) latest review of the Seasonal Worker scheme. The...

Dozens of farmers who supply potato producer Albert Bartlett are taking part in an exercise to control aphid numbers and combat viral...

The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has urged the UK Government to maintain the issuance of visas to seasonal workers and enhance the...

A new study by berry grower Driscoll's reveals British cherries are the preferred choice for 91% of consumers, with a significant 76%...

In a strongly worded letter this week, Freshfel Europe, the European fresh produce association, criticized the EU Commission's proposal...

A Wrexham strawberry farm, Bellis Brothers, is leading the charge against the nemesis of strawberry growers, Western flower thrips (WFT)...

Income from farming in England plummeted by 19% last year after floods meant harvesting many crops was impossible. Farmers have called...

The UK goverenment has been widely praised for acknowledging the pivotal role farmers play in the nation’s drive to decarbonise its...

The new Secretary of State for the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), Steve Reed, has said the government will...

The next steps in a comprehensive independent evaluation of the UK’s farm assurance schemes have been announced by the Commissioners of...

The Labour Party’s recent electoral victory has been heralded as a pivotal moment for the future of British agriculture. NFU president...

The UK's agricultural sector is facing a crisis as extreme weather conditions wreak havoc on fruit and vegetable production, prompting...

Nurseries and garden centres across Britain and Europe have raised alarm over the new post-Brexit border checks, warning of significant...

The recent vote at Holyrood, where SNP and Conservative MSPs united to block an amendment aimed at enforcing housing standards for...

The new carrot season has started in parts of England, with quality and yields described as good and normal, respectively, despite...

In recent years, the UK has made significant strides in improving internet connectivity in rural areas, addressing long-standing...