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Government Unveils ‘Dragons’ Den for Farming’ to Back Innovation Ideas
Farmers and growers across the UK are set to benefit from £12.6 million in new funding, with two fresh competitions backing research and...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Sep 2


First UK Case of Pea Bruchid Raises Fears for National Crop Security
The Processors and Growers Research Organisation (PGRO) has confirmed the presence of the pea bruchid (Bruchus pisorum) in a UK-grown...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Sep 2


Britain’s First Genetically Edited Foods To Reach Supermarket Shelves In 2026
Britain’s first genetically edited (GE) foods will go on sale in supermarkets early next year, marking a milestone enabled by post-Brexit...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Sep 1


Branston Showcases Next Generation Of Potatoes To Growers In Lincolnshire
Branston potato growers gathered in a field in Caythorpe, Lincolnshire, this week to preview the next generation of varieties that could...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Sep 1


Lidl Builds Big: £435m Warehouses to Deliver 500 New Jobs
Lidl is poised to create more than 500 new jobs across the UK as part of a significant £435 million investment in its logistics...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 29


Europe’s Fresh Produce Powerhouses Revealed
A handful of countries account for the majority of fruit and vegetables harvested in the EU. Which states are the top producers? Europe...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 29


Regenerative Farming Pioneer Klim Targets UK Market Amid Rising Food Risks
Klim, a regenerative agriculture project developer and technology platform, has launched into the UK market to support food and beverage...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 29


Shoppers Push Back On Imports As New Research Calls For Seasonal British Produce
Consumers are increasingly frustrated at seeing imported fruit and veg on UK supermarket shelves while the same crops are in season at...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 28


Jamie Oliver: “Five a Day” Is a Lie—Let’s Shoot for Seven to Eleven!
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has criticised the long-standing recommendation to eat five portions of fruit and vegetables a day,...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 28


Brexit Reset Minister Sets 2027 Deadline for EU Agrifood Deal Amid Inflation Pressures
The Government has set the European Union a 2027 deadline to agree a new food and drink trade deal, with ministers arguing it is...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 27


From Citrus to Tomatoes: Moroccan Exports Surge Into British Baskets
Moroccan fruit and vegetables are becoming an increasingly familiar feature on UK supermarket shelves, reflecting both strong consumer...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 27


Growers Launch British Carrot Day to Celebrate the Nation’s Favourite Root
British growers have unveiled British Carrot Day, a new annual event designed to champion the UK’s carrot industry and encourage more...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 27


Britain’s Productivity Crisis: Bailey Warns of Ageing Population and Shrinking Workforce
Britain faces an “acute challenge” from its weak underlying economic growth and a drop in the number of workers since the pandemic,...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 26


UK Unemployment Rate Forecast To Reach 5%, Think-Tank Warns
The UK’s unemployment rate is predicted to rise to 5%, according to new analysis from a leading think-tank, fuelling concern over the...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 26


Hospitality Bears Brunt of UK Job Losses, With 89,000 Roles Gone Since Budget
Leaders in the hospitality industry have said that more than half of the UK's job losses since the last budget have come from their...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 26


Drought Puts UK Harvests Under Pressure While Scientists Seek Climate-Proof Solutions
The UK’s fresh produce and horticultural industries are facing mounting challenges as one of the driest growing seasons in living memory...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 25


Government Faces Backlash for Stalled Support on British Farming
Sir Keir Starmer is facing renewed criticism from farming groups over the government’s difficulty in fulfilling a manifesto pledge to...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 25


From Orchard to Innovation: Cherry Powder Shows Promise Against Alzheimer’s
Eating cherries turned into a powder rather than a juice could help prevent Alzheimer’s disease, while also tackling food waste,...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 25


Consumer Confidence Improves But Inflation Clouds Outlook
Consumer confidence in the UK has strengthened to its best level since December, buoyed by the Bank of England’s recent interest rate...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 22


Marks & Spencer To Create 3,000 Jobs With £340m Automated Warehouse
Marks & Spencer has announced plans to build a vast automated warehouse in the Midlands, creating 3,000 jobs as part of its strategy to...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 22
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