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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
11 minutes ago2 min read
Labour's New Apprenticeship Levy Promises Boost for Hospitality Skills and Recruitment
The hospitality sector is set to benefit significantly from Labour's major overhaul of the Apprenticeship Levy, replaced now by a new...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
11 minutes ago2 min read
Murcia’s Vegetable Crisis: €10M Losses as Floods Devastate Crops
The course of the vegetable season in the Spanish region of Murcia has been significantly affected by abundant rainfall over the last...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
11 minutes ago1 min read
FPC Fresh Produce Hub Set to Shine at IFE 2025 – A Must-Visit for Industry Professionals
The countdown is on for IFE 2025, and all eyes are on the FPC Fresh Produce Hub, where the future of fresh produce will take centre...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
11 minutes ago2 min read
LettUs Grow and KG Systems Forge Global Distribution Partnership to Advance Aeroponic Farming
LettUs Grow Ltd, a pioneering innovator in aeroponic irrigation technology, has announced a global distribution partnership with KG...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
1 day ago3 min read
Waitrose Launches Net Zero Fund for British Farmers
Waitrose is launching a £500,000 fund to support its British farmers in their transition to net zero emissions. Part of Waitrose’s...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
1 day ago2 min read
Green Light for Growth: Thurrock Council Approves 10-Year Expansion Plan for DP World’s London Gateway
Thurrock Council has approved a new 10-year Local Development Order (LDO) to enable continued expansion and job creation at DP World’s...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
2 days ago3 min read
Starmer Unleashes ‘Project Chainsaw’: A Radical Overhaul to Reclaim State Power
A radical blueprint for reforming the state is underway as government officials prepare to deliver a sweeping, uncompromising crackdown...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
2 days ago2 min read
US Advances in Securing Strategic Influence Over the Panama Canal
A BlackRock-led consortium is set to acquire significant port operations previously held by Chinese-owned CK Hutchison in a £17.92...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
2 days ago2 min read
Alan Titchmarsh’s Avocado Boycott Sparks Industry Fury
Celebrity gardener Alan Titchmarsh’s recent call to boycott avocados has sparked a heated debate in the industry. In a candid interview...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
3 days ago1 min read
British Shoppers Tighten Purse Strings as February Spending Slows – A Warning Sign for Reeves
British shoppers reined in their spending in February, according to two surveys that could point to lingering weakness in the economy...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
3 days ago2 min read
Climate Change Threatens Cauliflower Crops as Extreme Weather Disrupts Growth
Climate change is having a profound impact on cauliflower production, with growers facing significant challenges due to shifting weather...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
3 days ago2 min read
Opinion: 'Let's Hope They Listen This Time Around!'
By Mike Parr, CEO UK & Ireland, PML Seafrigo. On Thursday 6th March I attended a meeting, set up by the Fresh Produce Consortium, for...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
3 days ago2 min read
Eat Them to Defeat Them Returns: Inspiring Kids to Love Their Veg
Veg Power have announced that its highly effective and hugely popular multi award-winning Eat Them To Defeat Them campaign is returning...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
4 days ago2 min read
FPC Members Meet Defra to Voice Concerns Over Proposed Plant Health Fee Increases
On Thursday, 6 March, the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) hosted an important session with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
4 days ago4 min read
Revolutionising Strawberry Farming: How Recycled Coir is Changing the Game
Over the past few decades, UK strawberry and raspberry production has undergone a major transformation, shifting from traditional...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
4 days ago2 min read
Food Firms Urged to Bridge the ‘Hunger Gap’ as Donations Drop Post-Christmas
A food redistribution charity is urging food businesses to help tackle the annual "hunger gap". Image: FareShare From January to April,...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Mar 72 min read
UK Supermarkets Fight Food Inflation with Innovation
As food prices continue to rise, UK supermarkets are stepping up efforts to shield customers from the impact of inflation. A combination...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Mar 72 min read
UK Greenhouse Industry Faces Mounting Challenges in Bid for Sustainability
The UK’s greenhouse sector is at a critical crossroads, striving to maintain productivity while tackling mounting environmental and...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Mar 73 min read
Soaring Ambitions: CambridgeHOK’s Four-Storey Glasshouse
Expert glasshouse installation specialists at CambridgeHOK have completed one of the most challenging and unique projects in its 70-year...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Mar 63 min read
Trump’s Tariffs: A New Threat to Britain’s Fresh Produce Industry
President Trump’s recent imposition of tariffs is set to place significant strain on the British economy, with potentially severe...
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