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Proven Solutions Ignored as New Border Controls and Costs Loom
More Border Friction. More Food Inflation. Same Warnings Ignored! The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) has warned that the government’s latest guidance on the proposed UK–EU SPS arrangements reveals an increasingly politically driven and EU-focused approach to trade policy that risks imposing substantial new costs, complexity and border friction across the UK food supply chain. While the government has highlighted measures designed to ease certain aspects of UK-EU trade, FPC sa
Aldi Pledges £5bn To Back British Growers And Boost Homegrown Produce
Aldi has unveiled more than £5 billion in long-term agreements with British suppliers as the supermarket ramps up its support for UK-grown fresh produce and strengthens relationships with growers facing mounting economic and climate pressures. The retailer said the multi-year agreements, which cover fresh produce alongside dairy and meat, are designed to give farmers and growers greater confidence to invest in future production and build more resilient supply chains. Aldi is
British Flower Growers Win Official Recognition With New SIC Code
British cut flower growers are celebrating a major milestone after the introduction of a dedicated Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code for flower farming businesses, announced during last week’s Chelsea Flower Show. The move means cut flower growers can now be identified separately from other agricultural and horticultural businesses in official government data — a development that industry leaders say could have significant long-term benefits for the sector. Indust
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UK Supply Chains ‘Dangerously Exposed’ To War, Climate And Global Shocks, Report Warns
The UK’s food and supply chains are dangerously underprepared for major global shocks including war, pandemics and climate disruption, according to a stark new report that raises fresh concerns over the nation’s long-term food security. The warning comes from the National Preparedness Commission, which claims Britain is far more vulnerable than many European neighbours due to limited strategic stockpiling, weak resilience planning and heavy dependence on international supply
India’s ‘King Of Mangoes’ Hit By Climate And Trade Crisis
India’s famous Alphonso mango industry is facing one of its toughest seasons in decades, with growers in Maharashtra reporting catastrophic crop losses linked to extreme weather and export disruption. The Alphonso mango — widely regarded as the “king of mangoes” — has seen production collapse by as much as 85-90 per cent in some growing regions, according to a government-backed survey in Devgad, one of Maharashtra’s leading production areas. Farmers say erratic weather condit
Europe’s Apple And Pear Glut Puts Pressure On Growers As Stocks Remain “Higher Than Ideal”
European apple and pear stocks remain stubbornly high as growers and suppliers across the continent continue to battle weak demand, mounting costs and increased market competition heading into the Southern Hemisphere transition period. Image: Worldwide Fruit According to comments from Worldwide Fruit published by FreshPlaza, UK apple and pear stocks are reducing broadly in line with expectations ahead of increased imports from the Southern Hemisphere during the summer months.
Food Prices Set To Rise As Government Refuses To Scrap £2bn Packaging Tax
Food prices could rise further after ministers confirmed they will press ahead with the controversial Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) packaging tax regime, despite growing pressure from businesses already battling mounting inflation and global supply chain disruption. Industry leaders had hoped the Government would reconsider the policy amid increasing concern over rising supermarket prices and the wider cost-of-living pressures facing consumers. However, officials at
Can Long-Term “Bumper Contracts” Save British Farming?
The future of British farming is increasingly being shaped by one critical question: can long-term supermarket contracts finally provide the security growers and producers desperately need? A growing number of retailers are now exploring longer-term supply agreements with farmers in a bid to create greater stability across the food supply chain, particularly as UK agriculture continues to battle rising production costs, labour shortages, climate pressures and volatile global
Morrisons Refocuses Convenience Strategy Amid Rising Cost Pressures
Morrisons is reshaping parts of its convenience store estate as the supermarket continues to invest in a stronger, more sustainable long-term retail strategy. The Bradford-based retailer has confirmed plans to close a number of its underperforming Morrisons Daily convenience stores over the coming months following a review of sites that have remained unprofitable for several years. Importantly, Morrisons stressed that the affected stores represent only a small proportion of i
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