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Fruit Frenzy: Sales Soar In Sweltering UK Heat
Tesco has reported record fruit sales as consumers seek to stay hydrated amid high temperatures. The UK’s biggest supermarket said it had...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
16 minutes ago
Time to Raise the Bar on Free School Meals, Say British Berry Growers
British Berry Growers (BBG) is calling on the UK government to introduce minimum nutritional standards for free school meals, warning...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
16 minutes ago
Market Magic: Bradford’s Darley Street Revival Draws in the Crowds
The opening of Bradford's new Darley Street Market has been hailed as a "great day" for the city. On a street which has struggled in...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
16 minutes ago
Tesco Unveils Multi-Million-Pound Distribution Hub at London Gateway
Tesco has announced a substantial multi-million-pound investment to establish a cutting-edge distribution centre at the DP World London...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
1 day ago
Growers Warn: 'Employer Pays' Principle Could Push Us Out of Business
Requiring growers to shoulder the full cost of recruiting seasonal workers could threaten the viability of many horticultural businesses,...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
1 day ago
Saga Robotics Launches Pioneering Collaboration with Bitwise and Chambers Farm
In a major move set to reshape soft-fruit cultivation, Saga Robotics has entered a strategic three-way partnership with Bitwise Agronomy,...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
1 day ago
From Buses to Bistro Tables: Healthy Food on the Move for Britain’s Hardest-Hit
Two state-subsidised restaurants, fresh fruit and vegetable vouchers, and a mobile greengrocer delivering nutritious food to deprived...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
2 days ago
Fresh Produce Front and Centre As Brain-Boosting Diet Gains Ground
A growing body of scientific research is reaffirming the link between diet and dementia prevention—and the spotlight is firmly on fresh...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
2 days ago
Building A Better Picota: Spanish Growers Invest In The Cherry Of Tomorrow
Picota producers in Spain’s Jerte Valley are putting a focus on quality, fruit size and new varietal development as they expand their...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
2 days ago
British Flower Growers Sound the Alarm as Unpredictable Weather Disrupts Crops
British flower farmers have issued a stark warning about potential shortages this summer, particularly for weddings, after enduring one...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
3 days ago
From Aisle to App: Amazon Rolls Out Groceries in 15 Minutes
Amazon has rolled out 15-minute grocery deliveries to cities across the UK after striking a national partnership with rapid delivery firm...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
3 days ago
“We Regenerate Soils, We Regenerate People”: Gabe Brown Inspires At Groundswell 2025
Groundswell 2025, which ran from 1-3 July, welcomed over 10,000 visitors to the Cherry family’s Lannock Farm near Hitchin in...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
3 days ago
Hospitality Leaders Urge Government To Provide Clarity On Health Plan Impact
UKHospitality has called on the government to spell out exactly how its new 10-year health plan will affect the nation’s pubs,...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
4 days ago
Crisis in the Orchard: UK Apple and Pear Plantings Plummet as Growers Sound the Alarm
As part of long‑term strategy discussions, British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) discovered something alarming: current planting plans...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
4 days ago
Chiquita Goes Bananas for Summer With London Bus Takeover
This summer, Chiquita has launched a banana-themed public transport campaign in London, marking the 10th year of its seasonal branding...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
4 days ago
World-Leading Border? It’s a World-Class Embarrassment, Blasts FPC
The UK’s fresh produce industry has reached breaking point—and today, the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) is pulling no punches. In an...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 4
Bin the Waste, Not the Food: WRAP Urges Bold Action to Tackle UK’s £17bn Food Waste Crisis
WRAP is calling on government, retailers, brands, manufacturers and funders to refresh focus on household food waste through policy,...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 4
The Aldi Effect: How A Discounters’ Rise Is Reshaping UK Grocery
Aldi's business model is reshaping the competitive landscape by being ruthlessly efficient and fiercely appealing to cost-conscious...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 4
Interest Rates Set to Slide? Bank of England Hints at Bold Cuts
Bank of England (BoE) policymaker Alan Taylor has warned that the UK’s hoped‑for "soft landing" could be in jeopardy. Speaking at the ECB...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 3
Berry Pricey: Strawberry Costs Soar By Nearly 31%
Punnets of strawberries are now up to 30.9% more expensive than they were this time last year, according to data from Assosia analysed by...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 3
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