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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


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


Tiny Tomato Plants That Pack a Punch Could Prove Breakthrough Crop For UK Precision Breeding
A precision-bred tomato variety that produces up to 400% more fruit over one year than conventional tomatoes could be a breakthrough crop...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 5, 2024


New Farming Deal: Promising Plans, but the Devil's in the Details
A Derbyshire farmer has said she "cautiously welcomes" a plan by the government to improve morale in the agricultural sector. Ministers...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 13, 2024


Revolutionising Water Management: Shropshire's Digital Solution to Climate Challenges
In the heart of Shropshire, amidst the picturesque landscapes and winding tributaries of the River Strine, a groundbreaking project is...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 9, 2024


Government Recognise Farmers as Key to Decarbonising Energy Amid Food Security Concerns
The UK goverenment has been widely praised for acknowledging the pivotal role farmers play in the nation’s drive to decarbonise its...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 15, 2024


Rural Businesses Issue Passionate Plea for Government Support
The Great Yorkshire Show, a highlight in the agricultural calendar, saw rural businesses this year passionately appeal to the new...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 12, 2024


Digital Innovation Thrives at Hartpury
Hartpury Agriculture has taken a major step forward in supporting the agricultural sector with the launch of a cutting-edge online...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 12, 2024


£500K Boost for Horticultural Innovation: Growing Kent & Medway Funds Groundbreaking Projects
Growing Kent & Medway has allocated £500,000 to four pioneering horticultural projects as part of its Prototyping and Demonstrator Fund...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 10, 2024


A New Dawn for British Agriculture
The Labour Party’s recent electoral victory has been heralded as a pivotal moment for the future of British agriculture. NFU president...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 8, 2024
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