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SFI27: Government Scraps First-Come, First-Served Approach
The UK Government will abandon the first-come, first-served approach to allocating Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) agreements in 2027, as the National Farmers Union (NFU) calls for more than £1 billion in funding to meet expected demand. Defra Farming Minister Stephen Morgan confirmed that the Government is is considering various methods for next year instead of the first come, first served approach, reports Farmers Guardian. In addition, Minister Morgan has committed to
Rhubarb Revival Fuels Year-Round Supply Ambition for Place UK
Surging demand for British rhubarb is prompting Norfolk fruit grower Place UK to expand production following a record harvest, with plans to become the UK’s first farm to grow and supply the crop at scale throughout the year. Once considered a traditional seasonal favourite, rhubarb is enjoying a resurgence in popularity as consumers rediscover British produce, nostalgic flavours, and versatile ingredients. For Place UK, which has cultivated rhubarb at its Tunstead farm near
Lancashire Kale Grower Reaps Rewards Of Regenerative Farming
Award-winning West Lancashire grower Chris Molyneux has transformed soil health and farm resilience through decades of regenerative farming innovation, resulting in a thriving speciality brassica business. Image: Molyneux Kale Company Molyneux Kale Company, which produces black, white, green, and purple kales, red and candy-striped chard, has added orange and purple cauliflowers to its portfolio this season. The Ormskirk-based business combines established kale production wi
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Kanes Foods Collapses With 660 Jobs Lost, Raising Wider Supply Chain Concerns
Major UK fresh prepared food manufacturer Kanes Foods has entered into administration resulting in the loss of 662 jobs and uncertainty over the potential impact on its wider network of grower suppliers and customers. Image: Kanes Foods The Evesham-based business produced a range of prepared food products, including pre-packed salads, stir-fry ingredients, and sauces, supplying several major UK supermarket customers, reports BBC News. The immediate cessation of trading on Mo
Red Tractor Launches Six-Week Consultation On Fresh Produce Standards
Red Tractor has opened a six-week consultation on proposed changes to its Fresh Produce Standards, which aim to strengthen food safety controls for higher-risk crops, clarify requirements, and reduce duplication across the assurance scheme. Running from 10 November to 22 December 2026, the consultation period offers growers and stakeholders across the supply chain, including retailers, agronomists, and industry bodies, the opportunity to review the proposals and provide feedb
Newcastle Airport Opens New Gateway For Fresh Produce Imports
A new Border Control Post (BCP) at Newcastle Airport could provide fresh produce, flower, and plant importers with an alternative route into northern UK markets, as the North East airport looks to expand its growing cargo business. Image: Newcastle Airport The government-approved BCP will allow regulated plant products, including fresh fruit, vegetables, flowers, and plant products to be inspected and cleared at the airport, according to a news release. Opened by Worldwide Fl
Fresh & Safe: New Specialist Food Safety Training Launches for Fresh Produce
The Fresh Produce Academy's two-day, CIEH Assured programme gives growers, packers and technical teams the tools to tackle microbiological risk before it becomes an incident. How confident are you that your business is prepared for the next food safety challenge? From growing and harvesting to packing and distribution, microbiological risks can threaten product safety, consumer confidence and business reputation in equal measure. To help the industry answer that question with
UK Greenhouse Expansion at Risk as Energy Costs Threaten Growers’ Investment Plans
Britain's greenhouse industry has delivered a clear message to policymakers: modernisation is essential, but affordable energy and commercially viable investment must come first. Findings from the first consultation on the proposed UK Greenhouse Modernisation and Expansion Programme (UK-GMEP) reveal strong support for a coordinated national strategy, alongside significant concerns about the financial realities facing growers. According to HortiDaily, the consultation, conduct
UK Grocery Inflation Climbs Again as Winter Bills Put Further Pressure on Shoppers
UK grocery inflation has edged upwards for the third consecutive monthly reporting period, raising fresh concerns about household spending power as retailers enter the crucial winter trading season. According to the latest figures from Worldpanel by Numerator, like-for-like grocery price inflation reached 2.6 percent in the four weeks to 1 November 2026, compared with 2.5 percent in the previous reporting period and 2.3 percent in September. The increase follows a period of e
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