BUSINESS

Revolutionary transatlantic flight sparks new era in sustainable aviation and food security

Sarah-Jayne Gratton

7 days ago
2 min

Revolutionary transatlantic flight sparks new era in sustainable aviation and food security

The ground-breaking transatlantic flight operated by Virgin Atlantic, flying from London's Heathrow to New York's JFK airport, represents...

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Spain nears agreement on post-Brexit Gibraltar status, says foreign minister

Sarah-Jayne Gratton

7 days ago
2 min

Spain nears agreement on post-Brexit Gibraltar status, says foreign minister

Spain is on the brink of finalising an agreement regarding the post-Brexit status of Gibraltar, potentially as soon as today (29...

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Tesco bolsters biodiversity with the launch of Nature Programme

Sarah-Jayne Gratton

7 days ago
1 min

Tesco bolsters biodiversity with the launch of Nature Programme

Tesco has initiated an ambitious programme, termed the Nature Programme, to augment the sustainability of food systems. The innovative...

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New Zealand apricots ready for global export including the UK market

Sarah-Jayne Gratton

Nov 28
2 min

New Zealand apricots ready for global export including the UK market

British apricot aficionados are soon to savour the unique tastes of New Zealand's specialty apricots, as Central Otago's Ardgour Valley...

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Sunak secures £29.5 billion global investment boost ahead of UK summit

Sarah-Jayne Gratton

Nov 27
2 min

Sunak secures £29.5 billion global investment boost ahead of UK summit

International business leaders have pledged £29.5 billion to bolster Britain's economy, a significant endorsement for Prime Minister...

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'Morally bankrupt' - Jacob Rees-Mogg faces backlash for undermining UK farming industry

Sarah-Jayne Gratton

Nov 27
2 min

'Morally bankrupt' - Jacob Rees-Mogg faces backlash for undermining UK farming industry

Jacob Rees-Mogg has come under intense scrutiny for his recent remarks concerning the nation's agricultural sector. His assertion that...

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Bank of England governor affirms farmers' views on food inflation

Sarah-Jayne Gratton

Nov 27
2 min

Bank of England governor affirms farmers' views on food inflation

In a detailed address at the NFU's Henry Plumb Memorial Lecture, Andrew Bailey, the Governor of the Bank of England, delivered a crucial...

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Leicester's historic market embarks on £7.5m transformation journey

Sarah-Jayne Gratton

Nov 27
1 min

Leicester's historic market embarks on £7.5m transformation journey

A significant redevelopment project is set to transform Leicester's historic market, with traders relocating to a temporary site at Green...

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Key Highlights from the Autumn Statement 2023

Sarah-Jayne Gratton

Nov 24
2 min

Key Highlights from the Autumn Statement 2023

The UK Chancellor's Autumn Statement for 2023, presented this week outlined several key policies impacting various sectors, including the...

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£36M UK 5G boost: Transforming rural life and farming

Sarah-Jayne Gratton

Nov 21
2 min

£36M UK 5G boost: Transforming rural life and farming

The UK government's recent allocation of £36 million to create 5G Innovation Regions marks a pivotal step in enhancing rural...

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M&S joins forces with food charity to donate one million meals

Sarah-Jayne Gratton

Nov 1
3 min

M&S joins forces with food charity to donate one million meals

Marks and Spencer has been working with a charity to make extra meals and deliver them to those in need, it has revealed. The scheme uses...

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Turning over a new leaf: Sainsbury's unveils crownless pineapples to champion sustainability

Sarah-Jayne Gratton

Nov 1
2 min

Turning over a new leaf: Sainsbury's unveils crownless pineapples to champion sustainability

In an effort to combat waste, Sainsbury's has launched pineapples without their typical crowns, aiming to decrease waste by approximately...

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Sarah-Jayne Gratton

Oct 31
1 min

New Tesco UK Chief Executive announced

Tesco has announced the appointment of Matthew Barnes as its new Chief Executive for Tesco UK, with the role set to commence on 1 March...

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Report calls for increased support for ethnic minorities in UK farming

Sarah-Jayne Gratton

Oct 31
2 min

Report calls for increased support for ethnic minorities in UK farming

Fresh calls have been made to increase support for ethnic minorities working in the UK agriculture industry. A new Nuffield Trust report...

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Tesco's changes to multibuy promotions lead to healthier food choices among shoppers

Sarah-Jayne Gratton

Oct 31
2 min

Tesco's changes to multibuy promotions lead to healthier food choices among shoppers

In a recent development, Tesco, one of the UK's leading supermarket chains, has reported that shoppers are increasingly making healthier...

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Renewed call for strategy to deal with flooding on productive farmland

Sarah-Jayne Gratton

Oct 31
3 min

Renewed call for strategy to deal with flooding on productive farmland

As more heavy rain is forecast this week and river levels still to peak in some areas, it's clear that a comprehensive water management...

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A Groundbreaking Collaboration: IFE and FPC Unveil the Fresh Produce Section at 2024 Event

Sarah-Jayne Gratton

Oct 12
2 min

A Groundbreaking Collaboration: IFE and FPC Unveil the Fresh Produce Section at 2024 Event

In an unprecedented move, the International Food & Drink Event (IFE) has joined forces with the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) to launch...

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Sarah-Jayne Gratton

Oct 12
2 min

Dole UK celebrates hat-trick of awards

September 2023 proved to be a rewarding month for Dole UK as the fresh produce provider brought home no fewer than three prestigious...

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Experts say food inflation has peaked and will continue to fall

Sarah-Jayne Gratton

Oct 6
2 min

Experts say food inflation has peaked and will continue to fall

Food prices fell on the previous month for the first time in more than two years according to figures released by the British Retail...

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Morrisons partners with Fresh & Proper to launch third ‘Together with Morrisons' store

Sarah-Jayne Gratton

Sep 8
2 min

Morrisons partners with Fresh & Proper to launch third ‘Together with Morrisons' store

Morrisons has partnered with independent retailer Fresh & Proper to launch a new store in Fordham, Cambridgeshire under its ‘Together...

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