Sarah-Jayne Gratton
World Soil Day: Take Soil as Seriously as Air and Water, say Ministers
In a significant development on World Soil Day today, 5 December 2023, the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRA) has...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- 2 days ago
- 2 min
UK's Economic Stagnation: A £10,000 Wage Loss for Workers
A recent analysis by a prominent think tank has brought to light the stark reality of Britain's economic inertia, revealing that workers...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- 2 days ago
- 1 min
Nepalese Worker Sues UK Farm for Underpayment and Poor Conditions
Sapana Pangeni, a 31-year-old migrant from Nepal, has initiated a ground-breaking employment tribunal case against a British farm,...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- 2 days ago
- 1 min
Generation Z Revitalises Brussels Sprouts: A Surge in Popularity and Culinary Innovation
In a remarkable shift of culinary trends, the UK's Generation Z has spearheaded a resurgence in the popularity of Brussels sprouts, a...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- 2 days ago
- 2 min
Over 130 Countries Commit to Climate Action in Food Systems at COP28
In a historic move at COP28 in the UAE, over 130 countries have united to sign the Leaders Declaration on Food Systems, Agriculture and...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- 6 days ago
- 1 min
Eleven Exciting Pea and Bean Varieties Join the 2024 Descriptive List
Eleven new varieties of peas and beans have been added to the 2024 Descriptive List for Pulses, offering farmers a wider selection of...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- 6 days ago
- 3 min
British Berry Growers form lobbying board
British Berry Growers has announced the formation of a Campaign and Policy board to advocate for the industry’s pressing needs. The board...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- 6 days ago
- 2 min
How a 3°C Rise in Frozen Temperatures Could Revolutionise Food Sustainability
A recent study led by an international team of scientists, including experts from the University of Birmingham, the Paris-based...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Nov 28
- 2 min
UK Retail Price Inflation Eases, Offering Respite Ahead of Festive Season
In a welcome development for British consumers, the rate of shop price inflation in the UK has seen a significant reduction, reaching its...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Nov 28
- 2 min
EU Prioritises Regenerative Agriculture for a Sustainable Future
In a significant shift towards sustainable farming, the European Union, under its Farm to Fork and Biodiversity Strategies, is...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Nov 15
- 2 min
Agritech bank lands £100 million deal to bolster farmer support
The British Business Bank has finalised a £100 million Enable Guarantee agreement with Oxbury Bank, a leading fintech agri-food...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Nov 15
- 2 min
Lidl's eco-milestone: halving food waste and slicing plastic use
Discount supermarket chain Lidl has made significant strides in its environmental initiatives, particularly in reducing food waste and...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Nov 15
- 4 min
Opinion: It’s time for a more targeted approach to compliance
Compliance consultant Jim Jefcoate makes the case for a more holistic and less burdensome approach to fresh produce certification based...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Nov 15
- 2 min
South African farms face export challenges to the EU and UK under new empowerment rules
An article from BNN Bloomberg has reported that South African farms considered "too white" will soon be unable to export their products...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Nov 13
- 2 min
SoilPoint’s peat-free breakthrough set to transform horticulture
In a groundbreaking development that's set to change the face of horticulture, SoilPoint Humic Co. Ltd has unveiled a peat-free substrate...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Nov 9
- 2 min
Pink lady® fuels FareShare's fight against hunger with hefty apple donation
Pink Lady® has donated 150,000 apples to FareShare, the UK’s biggest charity fighting hunger and food waste, in a tie-in with its...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Nov 8
- 2 min
Fresh optimism as UK food inflation dips below 10%
Amidst the broader economic landscape, the UK fresh produce market is witnessing a moment of cautious optimism as food inflation dips...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Nov 8
- 2 min
SPAR UK regional partners invest in retail network
SPAR UK regional partners continue to invest in the retail development of the store network, resulting in new and renovated stores...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Nov 7
- 2 min
DEFRA announces new funding to improve plant biosecurity
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) in partnership with UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has unveiled a new...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Nov 7
- 2 min
Ammonia-fuelled maritime innovation: Yara Eyde set to sail in 2026
In a significant advancement for sustainable maritime transport, Yara International has announced that the maiden voyage of the...
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