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Farm Leaders Demand Political Backing As Pressures Mount On British Agriculture
Farm leaders have called on newly elected councillors and members of the Senedd to throw their support behind British agriculture, warning that the sector is facing mounting pressures from rising costs, global instability and ongoing regulatory challenges. The appeals come following local elections across England and the Senedd elections in Wales, with farming organisations urging political leaders at both local and national level to prioritise food security, rural investment
Potato Growers Face Fresh Uncertainty As Surplus Stocks Weigh On Market
Britain’s potato sector is facing ongoing uncertainty as growers attempt to offload large surplus stocks ahead of the 2026/27 season, following what many are describing as a deeply challenging campaign. According to reports from Farmers Guardian, the 2025/26 potato season is ending under considerable pressure, with many growers still holding excess tonnage while market confidence remains fragile. Planting for the new season was largely completed by the end of April, although
Gardening Week Aims To Inspire The Next Generation Of Growers
A nationwide campaign designed to encourage children to get their hands dirty and discover the joys of gardening is set to return later this month, with the UK horticulture sector hoping it could help nurture the growers and gardeners of the future. National Children’s Gardening Week will run from 23 to 31 May, bringing families into garden centres across the country for a week of planting, exploration and outdoor activities. Organised by the Horticultural Trades Association,
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Retailers Push Government On Rising Food Prices Amid ‘Cost Of Farming Crisis’
The UK government is being urged to tackle “soaring domestic policy costs” after new polling shows four in five people (80%) fear the Middle East conflict will push up the cost of food, while bank data indicates agricultural businesses are experiencing “elevated financial stress”. The British Retail Consortium (BRC) is calling on ministers to act on costs that are within government's control, including non-commodity energy charges, food reformulation rules, and packaging levi
JAZZ™ Apples Take Centre Stage As Waitrose Rolls Out Eye-Catching British Tractor Campaign
Waitrose and Worldwide Fruit Ltd have launched a striking campaign to showcase their commitment to homegrown British produce with the creation of a bespoke JAZZ™ apple tractor and trailer sampling display. Aiming to put British apples in the spotlight like never before and highlight how JAZZ™ has famously extended the British apple season, the tractor debuted at Waitrose’s flagship store in Canary Wharf, London, in April. The eye-catching display and six-day sampling activity
Pink Lady® Broadens Consumer Reach With DASH Water Collaboration
Pink Lady® is launching into the growing flavoured water category through a new collaboration with DASH Water, as premium produce brands continue to explore adjacent categories for growth beyond the fresh produce aisle. Image: Pink Lady® The partnership sees the launch of DASH Pink Lady® Apple, a sparkling water inspired by the crisp taste of one of the UK’s most recognisable branded apple varieties, marking the brand’s strategic move into the popular flavoured water segment
GB Railfreight And Maritime Strengthen UK Supply Chains With New Multi-Year Deal
A new multi-year agreement between GB Railfreight and Maritime Transport is set to reinforce the resilience and sustainability of the UK’s freight network, with both companies confirming an extension of their long-standing partnership. The deal will see freight moved by rail from key deep-sea ports—including London Gateway, Felixstowe and Tilbury—to Maritime’s inland terminal network, supporting the continued shift of goods from road to rail across the country. The agreement
£2bn Packaging Tax Faces Rethink As War-Driven Costs Push Food Prices Higher
Ministers are reviewing a £2bn environmental packaging levy amid concerns it could add further pressure to household grocery bills. The government is said to be looking again at the extended producer responsibility (EPR) scheme, which makes food producers and online retailers pay charges linked to the packaging used in the products they sell. The review forms part of wider discussions in government over how to limit the economic impact of the war in Iran on UK consumers, as r
Aldi Rolls Out 100% British Blackberry Switch In Major Seasonal Shake-Up
Aldi has announced a significant change to its fruit range, confirming that all blackberries sold in its UK stores will now be 100% British-grown as part of a nationwide rollout this month. The move marks a shift away from imported supply, with the retailer previously sourcing blackberries from countries including Spain, Mexico and South Africa. Instead, Aldi is partnering with supplier Driscoll’s to deliver exclusively homegrown fruit, with availability beginning in early Ma
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