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Air Cargo Disruption Leaves Fresh Produce Shipments Stranded As Middle East Conflict Intensifies
Fresh produce shipments are among the time-sensitive goods caught up in growing disruption to global air freight after escalating conflict in the Middle East sharply reduced cargo capacity and forced airlines to suspend or reroute flights. Industry executives warn that the closure or restriction of key regional airspace — including major logistics hubs such as Dubai and Doha — has already left shipments ranging from fresh produce to aircraft components stranded at airports o
Experts Warn UK Should Consider Food Stockpiles As Climate And Supply Risks Grow
Calls for the UK to strengthen its food resilience are growing after a leading food policy expert warned that the country is poorly prepared for major disruptions caused by climate shocks, geopolitical conflict or cyberattacks. Professor Tim Lang, Professor Emeritus of Food Policy at City St George’s, University of London, said the government should consider building strategic food reserves and strengthening domestic production to safeguard national food security. Speaking at
Aldi Backs British Growers With Long-Term Produce Supply Commitment
UK supermarket Aldi has pledged to secure at least half of its domestic fresh produce through long-term supply agreements with British growers by the end of 2027, in a move aimed at strengthening the resilience of the UK food supply chain. The retailer said it will expand the number of multi-year contracts it has in place with UK fruit and vegetable suppliers, offering greater certainty to growers and helping them plan for the future in an increasingly volatile production env
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Agri-Food Tops Migrant Farmworker Abuse Cases Worldwide, Including UK
Migrant farmworkers faced more reported abuse in the agri‑food sector than in any other industry in 2025, with new data linking the UK, and its fresh produce industry, to multiple cases across global supply chains. Scale Of Abuse In Agri-Food In its latest analysis , the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre recorded 237 abuse cases in agri‑food supply chains in 2025, representing 32% of all incidents in its global migrant worker database. The United States accounted for
Early Shoots Of Success: Fyffes Advances Women’s Empowerment In Costa Rica
Fyffes and CARE International are seeing promising early results six months into a new programme in Costa Rica that is helping rural women in banana-growing communities build leadership skills, launch small businesses, and strengthen household food security. Image: Fyffes Marking both International Women’s Day and the UN International Year of the Woman Farmer, Fyffes has announced strong progress after just six months, with over 200 rural women actively participating, and mor
Greenhouse Growers Invest In Energy-Saving, Crop-Protecting Shades Ahead Of Another Hot Summer
UK greenhouse growers are racing to upgrade their screening systems ahead of another potentially record-breaking summer, as hotter, brighter conditions increasingly threaten crop quality, yields, and energy efficiency. Image: Bridge Greenhouses With the Met Office's outlook for 2026 suggesting that global average temperatures will be 1.4°C above pre-industrial levels, growers this year will need to take a more proactive approach to climate resilience. For greenhouse growers
Food Inflation Could Rise Higher Under Prolonged Middle East Conflict
The UK market faces the risk of even higher food inflation this year – after jumping to 4.3% last month – if the war in the Middle East continues to disrupt logistics, and increases fuel, energy, and fertiliser costs. Halting four consecutive months of decline, grocery inflation edged up to 4.3% in the four weeks to 22 February, according to new data from Worldpanel by Numerator. In January, grocery inflation reached a nine-month low of 4%, down from 4.7% in December. Econom
Organic Market Doubles To £3.9bn But Static Production Leaves Door Open For Imports
British organic products are in high demand but domestic production cannot keep pace, leaving the market heavily reliant on imports, according to a new report from Soil Association Certification. Marking a 14th year of consecutive growth, organic sales rose by 4.2% to a record £3.9bn in 2025, fuelled by bananas, carrots, and salads. The latest Organic Market Report from Soil Association Certification shows strong consumer support for British organic farmers and nature-frien
Gourmet British Asparagus Hits Tesco Shelves Six Weeks Early Thanks To Coconut Coir
Tesco expects to retail around 60% more asparagus this year on the back of early season arrivals after one of its growers perfected the technique of using recycled coconut husk fibre to speed up commercial production. Image: Tesco In a ‘real coup for shoppers’, Tesco said the popular crop has arrived in stores six weeks early – well before the traditional English asparagus window, which typically runs from late April (around St George’s Day) to late June. Tesco grower New Fo
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