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Fresh Produce Sector: This Is The Moment To Get It Right
Keir Starmer’s decision to step down as Prime Minister has opened the door to what farming and fresh produce leaders hope will be a meaningful reset in government thinking on food security, rural business and Britain’s global supply chains. Starmer announced on Monday, 22 June, that he intends to resign as both Prime Minister and Labour leader, less than two years after entering Downing Street following Labour’s general election victory in July 2024. His departure has immedia
Change On The Menu As Ocado Searches For New Chief
Ocado is searching for a successor to long-serving chief executive and co-founder Tim Steiner in a move that could mark the end of one of the most recognisable leadership eras in British grocery and retail technology. Steiner, who co-founded Ocado in 2000, has led the business for more than 25 years, taking it from an online grocery start-up to a listed technology group best known for its automated warehouse systems and online fulfilment platforms. According to the Financial
New Trial Aims To Keep British Strawberries Premium From Field To Fridge
A new commercial-scale pilot involving LiVA Biotechnology, Dyson Farming and a leading UK retailer could help British strawberry growers protect premium fruit quality, reduce waste and preserve returns through the supply chain. LiVA Biotechnology and Dyson Farming have announced the next stage of their collaboration following a structured trial programme carried out during winter 2025–26. The trials tested LiVA’s prebiotic bio-protection technology across Dyson Farming’s prem
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Scottish Producers Set For Public Sector Boost
Scottish producers are set to receive fresh support to increase the use of locally produced food and drink across public sector settings, including schools, hospitals and government offices. First Minister John Swinney announced the creation of a new Public Sector Food Procurement Taskforce during a speech to the Quality Meat Scotland breakfast at the Royal Highland Show. The taskforce has been established to identify and tackle the barriers that currently make it harder for
Giant £60m Crane Investment Set To Boost UK Trade Through Southampton
DP World has welcomed two of Europe’s largest quay cranes to Southampton in a major £60 million investment designed to boost capacity, improve efficiency and future-proof operations at one of the UK’s biggest container ports. Image: DP World The two cranes, which arrived at DP World Southampton on 19 June 2026, each weigh more than 2,000 tonnes and stand almost 150 metres high — more than 50 metres taller than Big Ben. They arrived fully constructed by sea and are expected to
Legendary Market Buyer Bob King Retires After More Than Half A Century In Fresh Produce
One of New Covent Garden Market’s most respected fresh produce figures has retired after more than 50 years in the trade. Image: NCGM Robert “Bob” King, a long-standing buyer at Le Marché, has brought the curtain down on a remarkable career spanning family wholesale, retail, restaurant supply and some of the most demanding corners of the UK hospitality market. Bob became a familiar and trusted face to generations of wholesalers, buyers, chefs and suppliers, building his caree
British Raspberry Growers Herald Exceptionally Sweet Crop
UK raspberry growers are reporting one of the sweetest crops in recent years, with fruit recording significantly higher-than-average sugar levels following a cool spring and warm conditions during May. According to industry figures, this season’s fruit tastes up to 50% sweeter than normal; registering Brix readings of 11 to 12, compared with a typical average of around eight. Berry producers Angus Soft Fruits and WB Chambers are hailing “very special” fruit and a “vintage yea
Don't Miss Your Moment: Entries Close Tonight For The Fresh Awards 2026
Today is the final day to enter the FPC Fresh Awards 2026. At midnight tonight, Friday 19 June, entries will close for what remains the most prestigious celebration of excellence across the fresh produce, floriculture and horticulture industries. Every year, businesses, teams and individuals from throughout the supply chain use the Fresh Awards as an opportunity to showcase their achievements, celebrate their people and gain valuable recognition from industry peers. From grow
UK Households Face Sustained Food Inflation Through 2028 But Lower Peak
Families with children will need to find an additional £203 for food and drink spending this year as food inflation in the UK is set to remain a challenge for consumers and the food industry for several more years, warns IGD. New analysis from the Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD) suggests that next year UK shoppers will face a further £207 increase in grocery bills, compared with current expenditure levels, even though the anticipated peak in food inflation is now lowe
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