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DP World Launches Electric Truck Trial In Further Push For Supply Chain Decarbonisation
DP World has expanded its Low Carbon Truck Programme with the launch of an Electric Vehicle Transition & Introduction Accelerator (EVITA) trial, offering additional support for container truck operators to move towards a fully electrified future. Image: John Trenchard Launched last September, the industry-first Low Carbon Truck Programme (LCTP) was positioned as a transitional step towards the eventual goal of electrification. Running into 2027, LCTP is proving successful i
Dyson Farming Accelerates Innovative Potato Projects With Defra Funding
Dyson Farming Research aims to deliver sustainable and profitable potato farming opportunities for the UK after securing funding for two promising projects through Defra's Innovate UK-managed ADOPT programme. Image: Dyson Farming The first initiative is designed to transform potato production into a more sustainable, higher‑value dual-purpose crop for UK agriculture; while the other will evaluate the potential of biostimulants to enhance crop productivity and resilience. Dual
FPC Warns EU SPS Deal Risks Driving Costs, Trade Friction And Food Inflation As MPs Urge Caution
A cross-party report from the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRA Committee) has warned that any future sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) agreement between the UK and the European Union must avoid disadvantaging UK agriculture and meat businesses, while calling for clear public communication and robust parliamentary scrutiny of any regulatory changes. The Committee says an SPS agreement could deliver significant benefits for consumers, farmers and producers by
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New Report Maps Out UK’s Potential Reactions To Extreme Food Crisis
With recent events serving as a wake-up call, researchers from the University of York, Anglia Ruskin University, and other institutions have mapped how different shocks could trigger a major UK food crisis, leading to civil unrest, and set out ways to strengthen the nation’s resilience. Published in the journal Sustainability , the study is based on interviews with 39 food system experts from academia, government, and industry. It argues that long-standing structural issues
British Diners Choose Cheaper Fast Food Over Restaurants And Pubs
Brits are opting to eat from fast food outlets instead of dining at traditional pubs and full-service restaurants, demonstrating a shift in consumer spend and a long-term trend set to continue through 2026 and into 2027, according to new research. UK restaurant and pub visits declined by 6.8% last year, as households cut discretionary spend under sustained cost‑of‑living pressure, shows data from Meaningful Vision, a UK-based market intelligence firm for the foodservice indus
Tozer Seeds Acquired By A. Duda & Sons And G’s Group To Accelerate Innovation
UK independent vegetable seed company Tozer Seeds has been acquired under a US-UK joint venture agreement to create a platform for future innovation that is slated to benefit growers and customers worldwide. Image: Tozer Seeds The transaction by A. Duda & Sons And G’s Group includes Tozer’s operations in the UK, Spain, the Netherlands, and the US, and combines Tozer’s global breeding strategy with Duda’s advanced celery genetics programme. The objective is to accelerate the
UK Shoppers Turn To Fruit And Yoghurt As Grocery Price Inflation Eases
British grocery price inflation eased back to around 4 per cent in January 2026 — the lowest point since the spring of last year — according to the latest data from Worldpanel by Numerator, offering a little breathing room for households struggling with food costs. And there’s some bright news for the fruit category: sales volumes of fresh fruit climbed about 6 per cent year-on-year in January, with consumers also upping their purchases of chilled yoghurt and other healthier
McCain Unveils UK ‘Farm of the Future’ To Drive Regenerative Agriculture Innovation
McCain Foods has announced plans to launch its first UK Farm of the Future , a pioneering regenerative agriculture research and innovation site in North Yorkshire, marking a major vote of confidence in the future of British farming. The 202-hectare working farm, due to begin potato production in 2026, will be based close to McCain GB’s headquarters – which has been in the county for more than half a century. Developed in partnership with the University of Leeds, the project i
Tiny Bite. Huge Impact: Popits Set To Crunch Onto The European Stage
Harmoniz has announced the official European debut of Popits, a one-bite snacking cucumber, at Fruit Logistica 2026. Popits has been nominated as a finalist for the prestigious Fruit Logistica Innovation Award and will be showcased at Harmoniz's dedicated booth. At just 4-5 cm long, Popits is the smallest, sweetest, and crunchiest snacking cucumber on the market. Image: Harmoniz The development process began by identifying a multi-sided gap: consumers were looking for healthi
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