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Strawberries Left To Rot As Brexit Border Chaos Costs Growers Thousands
Tim Chambers, owner of WB Chambers Farms in Kent, highlighted the challenges faced due to Brexit border delays, stating he had "no...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 6


Climate Shift Sparks Early Harvest Surge, Disrupting UK’s Seasonal Growing Calendar
Climate change is turning the UK’s growing calendar on its head, as an unseasonably warm and dry spring has triggered an early glut of...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 5


Gene-Altered Superfruits Set to Hit UK Supermarkets in 2026
British consumers could soon find gene-edited fruits with longer shelf lives and added health benefits on supermarket shelves, as new...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 5


The New Bloom Generation: Meet the Trailblazer Redefining British Flower Farming
Once a London-based gardener and occasional model, Alfie Nickerson has reinvented himself as the face of Burnt Fen Flowers — a...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 5


Lack Of Direction Alarms Growers Battling Costs, Labour Gaps And Imports
The UK horticulture industry is calling for urgent clarity and commitment from the government following vague responses from the...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 2


GB Potatoes Commits Three-Year Funding to the Fight Against Blight
GB Potatoes is very pleased to announce a three-year funding commitment to support the Fight Against Blight (FAB) project – a vital...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 1


Natural Pest Control Saves Apple Growers £3,000 Per Hectare
Apple growers could save nearly £3,000 per hectare by planting wildflower strips in their orchards, according to new research...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Apr 30


Growers on the Brink as Mental Health Concerns Mount
Farmers in North Yorkshire are battling a growing health crisis, according to a new report from independent watchdog Healthwatch. North...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Apr 29


Eating More UK-Grown Fruit And Veg Could Deliver £2.3 Billion Economic Boost
Expanding the UK’s horticulture sector to meet healthy eating guidelines could deliver a £2.3 billion boost to the economy, according to...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Apr 29


Calling All UK Growers: Your Moment to Shine at the FPC Fresh Awards 2025
In the heart of Britain's countryside, where the soil is tilled with dedication and the harvests reflect a year of hard work, a unique...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Apr 25


Aldi Backs British With Strawberry Price Drop And Local Pop-Up
Aldi is giving British strawberries an early boost this spring with a nationwide price promotion aimed at getting more shoppers to buy...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Apr 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


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


Deadly Spanish Floods Wipe Out Fruit and Veg Crops, Heightening UK Supply Fears
Experts have warned that it is likely that supply chains of some crops on the Spanish farmland deluged by the floods, such as citrus...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 4, 2024
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