Sarah-Jayne Gratton
UK's Fresh Veg Crisis: Home-Grown Produce Hits Record Low Amid Growing Reliance on Imports
The UK's declining self-sufficiency in fresh vegetables is an issue of growing concern, with the country now more reliant than ever on...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Aug 14
- 2 min
Storm Clouds Over British Supermarkets as Climate Change and Global Tensions Strain Harvests
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has sounded an alarm about the growing risk of inflation as climate change increasingly affects...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Aug 14
- 2 min
Brexit Seed Delays Threaten UK Crop Production, Growers Warn
Vegetable growers are sounding the alarm that post-Brexit border changes are causing significant delays in seed imports, potentially...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Aug 14
- 2 min
A Cherry Delight: Asda Partners with Scottish Growers to Deliver 3.5 Million Hand-Picked Cherries Across the UK
Asda has partnered with Scottish grower Peter Marshall & Co (Marshall Farms) to serve up over 3.5 million hand-picked Scottish cherries...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Aug 12
- 2 min
Rural Campaigners Demand Government 'Put Money Where Mouth Is' on Sustainable Farming
Rural campaigners have issued a stern challenge to the government, urging them to "put their money where their mouth is" on sustainable...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Aug 12
- 2 min
Britain's Blueberry Boom: The Little Berry Making a Big Splash
Blueberries are rapidly becoming one of Britain’s favourite snacks, with demand surging by 27% over the past year, according to Tesco....
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Aug 12
- 2 min
Fresh Produce Industry Celebrates as FPC Fresh Awards Finalists Announced
The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) has revealed the finalists for the prestigious 2024 FPC Fresh Awards, setting the stage for a...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Aug 9
- 2 min
Berry Growers Face Overproduction Crisis Amid Wet Weather Challenges
As the summer harvest reaches its peak, farmers are navigating the challenges of an unexpectedly wet growing season, leading to an...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Aug 7
- 2 min
Angus Soft Fruits Unveils Art-Inspired Raspberry Masterpieces
Angus Soft Fruits, a prominent breeder and producer of AVA™ varieties, has proudly announced the release of two ground-breaking raspberry...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Aug 6
- 1 min
FSI Empowers Small-Scale Growers with 100% Sustainability Certification
In a ground-breaking move, the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative (FSI) has announced a new programme to enable small-scale growers...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Aug 5
- 2 min
Strawberry Farm Plea: Stop 'Shoplifting' in the Fields
A strawberry farm has captured national attention this week after issuing a heartfelt plea on social media, urging visitors to refrain...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Aug 5
- 2 min
Mild Weather Boosts Apple Sizes, Leading to Potential Price Adjustments
This year's mild weather in March and April has led to an unexpected boon for apple growers: larger apples. However, this increase in...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Jul 30
- 2 min
Blackcurrant Harvest Faces Weather Challenges, but Promising New Varieties Shine
British blackcurrant growers have faced a tumultuous year of weather extremes, with one site in Kent recording a staggering 1109.6 mm of...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Jul 29
- 2 min
Britain's Strawberry Bonanza: Perfect Weather Yields 200 Tonnes of Berries
The recent spell of warm weather following a rainy and cloudy start to the summer has provided perfect growing conditions in Britain for...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Jul 25
- 1 min
Berrymakers: Revolutionising the Berry Market
In an ambitious move to redefine berry consumption, Berrymakers has introduced a groundbreaking model that brings British-grown berries...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Jul 24
- 4 min
Welsh Farmers Embrace Vertical Farming for Diversification
Wales' farmers are best known for their lamb and beef, but could they be tempted by a side hustle in salad leaves, mushrooms or edible...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Jul 23
- 2 min
Securing the Future: How British Berry Growers Plan to Overcome Industry Challenges
The future of the British berry growing sector is facing significant uncertainty due to a range of challenges. Key issues affecting the...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Jul 22
- 2 min
'This Cannot Go On!' - Open Letter Urges Doubling of UK Growers' Land
The UK government is being urged to double the land dedicated to fruit and vegetable cultivation in response to escalating concerns...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Jul 22
- 3 min
Indonesians Paying Thousands for UK Farm Jobs Sacked Within Weeks
Indonesian labourers who paid thousands to travel to Britain for fruit-picking jobs at a farm supplying major supermarkets have been sent...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Jul 19
- 2 min
Survey Reveals Strong Public Support for British Farmers
Britain's farmers and growers have been named as one of the public's most favoured and valued professions, second only to nurses,...
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