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£200m Win for UK Consumers as Fresh Produce Avoids Brexit Border Chaos
FPC Secures Lifeline for UK Food Supply by Delaying EU SPS Checks Until 2027 The UK Government has confirmed that planned post-Brexit...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 3


Ocado Marks One Year as Britain’s Fastest-Growing Grocer
Ocado has officially notched up a full year as the UK’s fastest-growing grocer, with sales surging by 14.9% in the 12 weeks to 19 May....

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 3


Aldi Overtakes Asda In Food Sales, But Asda Remains Focused On Long-Term Strategy
Aldi UK has overtaken Asda in food and drink sales for the first time, according to new figures from Kantar, but Asda remains confident...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 2


M&S Unveils New 'Plan A' Projects to Boost UK-Grown Fruit and Veg
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has announced a series of new initiatives under its 'Plan A' sustainability programme, aiming to enhance the...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 30


Waitrose Sees Surge in Demand for British Produce Amid Growing Consumer Support for Local Farming
Waitrose has reported a significant increase in sales of British produce, attributing the surge to heightened consumer interest in...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 29


From Field to Fork: Morrisons Salutes British Growers in Bold New Campaign
Morrisons has launched a powerful new campaign – Fresh from Market Street – that puts the spotlight firmly on its direct relationships...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 28


Fresh Demand For Workers: Seasonal Roles Drive Job Market Gains As Wages Climb
The UK job market recorded its second consecutive month of year-on-year growth in April, driven by a surge in seasonal vacancies across...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 28


BerryWorld Celebrates 30 Years of Innovation with New Varieties
BerryWorld is proudly celebrating its 30th anniversary and is excited about its ever improving varietal portfolio. Founded in 1994, the...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 18, 2024


Brexit 'Weighs on UK Economy': Bank Governor Calls for Renewed EU Ties
The Governor of the Bank of England has called on ministers to “rebuild relations” with the European Union, highlighting how Brexit has...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 15, 2024


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


£43 Million Boost to UK Truckstops to Improve Conditions for Lorry Drivers
The UK government and industry partners have announced a substantial £43 million investment to enhance truckstops nationwide, aiming to...

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


UK Seeks Twin Trade Deals: Balancing Trump-Led US and EU to Secure Stability
The UK could strike a game-changing trade deal with the US under Donald Trump, while also rebuilding its bridges with the EU, positioning...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 13, 2024


DP World Opens All-Electric Berth at London Gateway, Boosting UK Trade Capacity by a Third
DP World is celebrating the operational launch of the world’s first all-electric berth with the arrival of its first ships, marking a...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 13, 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


Reeves to Unleash Local Government Pension Scheme to Supercharge UK Growth
Rachel Reeves is set to outline her plans next week to utilise the £354bn local government pension scheme to stimulate the UK economy....

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 12, 2024


Leadership Shake-Up: Andrew Staniland Abandons Asda for Key Role at Morrisons
In a surprising shake-up of senior leadership among UK grocery giants, Iceland's group buying director Andrew Staniland has dramatically...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 12, 2024


Disney Characters Set to Inspire Children to Choose Healthy Fruit in New Initiative
Disney's much-loved characters are set to play a significant role in encouraging children to eat more fruit, as part of a new and...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 12, 2024
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