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Green Horizon for UK Ports: Clean Maritime Fund Sparks Innovation and Jobs
Coastal communities across the UK are to benefit from £30 million funding to decarbonise shipping and power up local economies the...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 24


Targeting Taste: Unlocking Exotic Fruit Growth Among Older Shoppers
“There are many opportunities for growth in the exotic fruit category, but you need to focus on the right elements,” said Tom Hole of...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 24


British Cherry Bonanza: Warm Weather Sparks Bumper Crop and Bigger Packs
Warm weather has led to the UK’s biggest cherry yield in at least three years, a supermarket said, as it introduced larger pack sizes of...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 24


Steve Bates OBE to Drive UK Life Sciences Growth in Health Transformation
Industry leader Steve Bates OBE has today (Tuesday 22 July) been appointed as Executive Chair of the Office for Life Sciences, the...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 23


Put British Fruit & Veg at the Heart of England’s Health Revolution, Growers Urge
British growers are calling on the Health Secretary to put homegrown fruit and veg at the heart of England’s health revolution—or risk...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 23


Watercress Pilot Takes a Lead on Health, Sustainability and Hospital Menus
This week, The Watercress Company made a significant step forward in its mission to promote health and sustainability across the public...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 23


UK Retail Food Inflation to Hit 5.1% Peak, Outpacing General Price Rises
UK retail food inflation is projected to peak at 5.1% during the summer of 2025, significantly outpacing the broader inflation rate,...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 22


‘Worse Than Covid’: Hospitality Boss Slams National Insurance Hike as Catastrophic
“From a financial point of view, last year’s budget was worse for hospitality than Covid,” says Philip Thorley, who owns 18 pubs across...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 22


Revealed: The True Price of Waste – Retailers Losing Billions to Hidden Food Costs
A new report published today by ECR Retail Loss reveals that the ‘hidden costs’ to retailers associated with managing unsold and surplus...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 22


Drought Is Coming: Scientists Say UK Must Act Now to Avert Water Crisis
University of Birmingham hydrology experts warn how UK summer weather conditions may be a harbinger of drought and water shortages to...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 21


Too Pricey to Pick: German Growers Turn Away from Strawberries and Asparagus
Two of Germany's most beloved spring and summer snacks — asparagus and strawberries — are increasingly less attractive for farmers to...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 21


From Playground to Plate: Schoolchildren Supply Local Restaurants with Homegrown Produce
Green-fingered schoolchildren have been selling fruit and vegetables to local restaurants and shops. The pupils from Wicor Primary School...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 21


AI on the Menu: How Dales Is Using AI to Cook Up Growth
Dales The Chef’s Choice, a third-generation family-run foodservice wholesaler, is embracing artificial intelligence and digital...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 21


Green Thumbs-Up from British Growers and Traders for UK-EU Plant Deal
UK/EU SPS deal will slash red tape and eliminate costly routine checks for fruit, vegetable, flower and plant traders across the country....

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 18


Introducing the Official Sponsors of the Fresh Awards 2025
What a cast! From agritech powerhouses to sustainability heroes, packaging pioneers, HR champions and global logistics titans—the 2025...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 18


Top of the Shops: Who’s Winning the UK’s Grocery Game?
The UK grocery market is a battleground where retailers cater to distinct consumer preferences, ranging from premium shoppers to...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 18


New Grape on the Block: Co-op Debuts ‘Mojito Fresh’ Variety
Mojito tasting grapes are coming to the UK and will land at Co-op stores from early next week. Perfect for fans of the popular summer...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 18


Goals & Groceries: Retailers Celebrate Women’s Euros Windfall
UK retailers are set to see five millions consumers shop in-store or online for the quarter-finals stage of the women’s Euro’s...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 17


Hospitality’s Breaking Point: Staff Stressed as Financial Worries Surge
New research has been published which shows financial stress as the top concern for UK employees – with hospitality employees feeling the...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 17


Co-op Speaks Out After Major Data Breach Hits Millions
Co-op has confirmed that all 6.5 million of its members had their data stolen during cyber-attacks on the retailer in April. The chief...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 17
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