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Aldi Maintains Cheapest UK Supermarket Title All Year With More Prices Lowered
Aldi has been named the UK’s cheapest supermarket for October 2026 by Which?, extending its winning streak to 12 consecutive months, as the retailer reveals almost 900 of its products are cheaper now than a year ago. Image: Aldi UK The latest Which? analysis, based on a basket of 87 popular grocery items, found that Aldi’s basket cost £154.34 in October, maintaining its position at the top of the supermarket price rankings for a full 12 months. Lidl was the next cheapest in O
Isle Of Wight Tomatoes Receives Marks & Spencer Grower Of The Year Award
Isle of Wight Tomatoes has been recognised as Grower of the Year by Marks & Spencer (M&S), marking a significant achievement for the island-based producer and celebrating a long-standing grower-retailer partnership that continues to go from strength to strength. Image: Isle of Wight Tomatoes Expressing his pride in receiving the award, company managing director Paul Thomas highlighted the strong relationship developed with M&S and the shared ambition that has driven the partn
Christmas Tree Growers Warn Of Supply Pressures After Extreme Weather
The UK’s record-breaking summer heat, prolonged drought, and frost have resulted in significant losses for Christmas tree growers, with thousands of newly planted trees reportedly killed and established crops also affected. The damage has prompted warnings of potential supply pressures in the coming years, as growers across the country assess the impact, reports LondonlovesBusiness. With Christmas trees typically requiring around eight years to reach harvestable size, the los
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UK Wholesaler Langridge Organic Affected By Refrigeration Cyberattack
London-based fresh produce wholesaler Langridge Organic has been caught up in the series of cyberattacks targeting supermarket refrigeration systems across Europe and Ireland, albeit successfully averting product losses after spotting suspicious activity. Image: Langridge Organic The organic fruit and vegetable wholesaler, which supplies independent retailers and home delivery companies including Whole Foods Market and Riverford, prevented potential stock damage after staff
Irrigation Bans Loom In 2027 As Government Backs On-Farm Reservoirs
Producers across England could face significant spray irrigation restrictions during the 2027 growing season, as the government steps up efforts to remove barriers to on-farm reservoir construction in order to strengthen agricultural water resilience. The need for greater investment in water storage was highlighted at the fourth Farming and Food Partnership Board meeting on 26 October, where poultry and horticulture sector representatives agreed a package of actions focused o
‘Perfect Produce’ Expectations Among Barriers To IPM Adoption, Study Finds
Grower concerns about meeting retailer expectations for blemish-free fruit and vegetables are among ten barriers which are limiting the uptake of integrated pest management (IPM) in the UK fresh produce industry, according to new research from the University of Warwick. The study, titled ‘Integrated pest management uptake in UK fresh produce: Barriers and opportunities’ is based on interviews with 24 stakeholders across the fresh produce supply chain, and underlines the need
UK–EU Food And Drink Deal Reportedly Agreed Ahead Of November Summit
A draft UK–EU food and drink agreement has reportedly been agreed ahead of the leaders’ summit on 20 November, prompting fresh warnings from Fresh Produce Consortium chief executive Nigel Jenney about costs for global fresh produce imports. According to The Grocer, a 200-page draft sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) agreement has been circulated to EU member states for discussion, with an official announcement expected at the summit. The proposed agreement would remove border c
Higher Banana Shipments Lift Belize’s Export Earnings From UK
Higher banana shipments helped lift Belize’s export earnings from the UK in September 2026, while reduced banana exports to the European Union contributed to a fall in revenues from that market. Figures from the Statistical Institute of Belize, reported by FreshPlaza, show that domestic merchandise export earnings from the UK rose to approximately £2.07 million, compared with £1.22 million in September 2025. The increase of around £852,000 was attributed to greater banana exp
British Leek Growers Launch Campaign To Inspire Seasonal Shopping
The British Leek Growers Association has launched a promotional campaign to encourage shoppers to make more of British leeks during the 2026/27 season, which runs through to May 2027. Bringing together leading UK growers and seed companies, the initiative centres on five themes: consumer value, health, convenience, enjoyment and discovery. Practical cooking ideas and ways to reduce food waste will feature alongside nutritional messaging, including information about leeks’ fib
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