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AI on the Menu: How Dales Is Using AI to Cook Up Growth
Dales The Chef’s Choice, a third-generation family-run foodservice wholesaler, is embracing artificial intelligence and digital...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 21


Introducing the Official Sponsors of the Fresh Awards 2025
What a cast! From agritech powerhouses to sustainability heroes, packaging pioneers, HR champions and global logistics titans—the 2025...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 18


Co-op Speaks Out After Major Data Breach Hits Millions
Co-op has confirmed that all 6.5 million of its members had their data stolen during cyber-attacks on the retailer in April. The chief...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 17


Strawberries Thrive in Second-Hand Substrate: The Case for Coir Recycling
Over the past few decades, there has been a significant shift from soil to soilless media in UK strawberry and raspberry production. With...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 17


Future-Proofing Fruit: Innovation and Action Take Centre Stage
Food security, changing weather patterns and labor availability were key topics at Fruit Focus 2025, with an emphasis on how innovation...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 16


How Gene-Edited Produce Could Transform the Way Britain Eats
In a significant stride towards sustainable agriculture, gene-edited fruits and vegetables—engineered for extended freshness and enhanced...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 16


M&S Unveils Innovation Projects to Hit Net Zero By 2040
M&S has unveiled a series of innovation projects to support its journey to becoming net zero by 2040. The food and fashion giant said...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 14


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
Jul 10


“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
Jul 8


Agriculture Cemented in UK’s 10-Year Industrial Strategy
The UK government has formally included agritech and precision breeding as priority sectors within its newly introduced ten-year Modern...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 25


Horticulture Farm Incomes in England Plummet by 38%, Defra Figures Reveal
New figures from the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) have revealed a concerning decline in farm business incomes...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 15, 2024


Sweet Success: CRISPR Breakthrough Yields Tastier Tomatoes
Rotten tomatoes could soon be a thing of the past, as researchers have unveiled a promising way to make sweeter tomatoes by editing just...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 15, 2024


George Freeman Takes Helm of Agri-Tech Parliamentary Group
George Freeman, the former science minister, has been named the new chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Science and Technology...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 14, 2024


Strawberry Supply Tightens Across Europe as Seasons Conclude
Strawberry availability across Europe is currently limited, as the Dutch, Belgian, and UK seasons draw to a close. The Egyptian season is...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 14, 2024


How to Maximise Greenhouse Profits With Agritech
Commercial greenhouse operators are constantly seeking strategies to maximise profits in what has become a highly competitive landscape....

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 13, 2024


Fenmarc Acquire Alfred G. Pearce Ltd
Fenmarc Produce based in Elm, Cambridgeshire have completed the purchase of Alfred G. Pearce Ltd of Setchey, Norfolk for an undisclosed...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 8, 2024


Weather and Global Events Intensify Pressures on Fresh Produce Market
Adverse weather conditions and ongoing global crises continue to present formidable challenges to the fresh produce market, as...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 8, 2024


Greenhouses Reborn: A Community-led Fresh Food Revolution
A derelict complex of greenhouses in Sheffield is blooming back to life, thanks to the efforts of a local social food enterprise. Food...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 7, 2024


Shropshire Grower Expands Production of 'Finding Nemo' Potatoes After Tesco Trial Success
A quirky variety of potato named after the beloved Disney character is set to make waves in kitchens across the UK after a successful...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 6, 2024


A Legacy of Love and Fresh Produce: The Passing of Bernard and Joan O'Malley
Bernard O’Malley, the founder of major UK fresh produce supplier Nationwide Produce, has passed away at the age of 88, marking the end of...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 5, 2024
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