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Tesco Trials Innovative Avocado Ripeness Scanner
Designed to reduce food waste, the novel tool has been developed in partnership with Westfalia Fruit to help shoppers choose the perfect...
gillmcshane
Sep 3, 2025


Climate Change Impacts Workers’ Health and the Economy
Until recently, life in the UK had to adapt to a climate in which cold weather is a risk to life, health, and productivity. But that has...
gillmcshane
Sep 3, 2025


James Hutton Limited Awarded Grant from Scottish Government Ecosystem Fund
James Hutton Limited, the commercial wing of The James Hutton Institute, has been awarded £38,881 from the Scottish Government to...
gillmcshane
Sep 3, 2025


FPC’s Nigel Jenney Recognised for Championing Fresh Produce Sector
Being named in the HortWeek Power List 2025 is a mark of influence and impact across horticulture and fresh produce. For Nigel Jenney,...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Sep 3, 2025


Student Clampdown Could Cripple Struggling Cities
The UK government’s tougher stance on international students could deliver a heavy blow to cities where universities are central to local...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Sep 3, 2025


Lincolnshire’s Geothermal Glasshouse Powers Year-Round, Low-Carbon Crop Innovation
The University of Lincoln has completed a new Glasshouse Research & Development Facility at its Riseholme Park campus, adding significant...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Sep 3, 2025


Fruit, Veg and Flower Exports in Spotlight Under UK–EU Trade Reset
The Government has set out plans for a new UK–EU “reset deal”, which Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner has claimed could add over £5...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Sep 2, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025
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