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Strawberries Thrive in Second-Hand Substrate: The Case for Coir Recycling
Over the past few decades, there has been a significant shift from soil to soilless media in UK strawberry and raspberry production. With...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 17


100 Years of East Malling Trust: New Strategy Unveiled
One of the leading UK supporters of horticultural research is set to mark 100 years of funding for the sector by launching its new...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 16


From Market Hall to National Mission: Good Food Cycle Unveiled at Bradford’s Darley Street
The government served up its new “Good Food Cycle” yesterday (15 July) – a recipe aimed at driving a generational change in the nation’s...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 16


Future-Proofing Fruit: Innovation and Action Take Centre Stage
Food security, changing weather patterns and labor availability were key topics at Fruit Focus 2025, with an emphasis on how innovation...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 16


How Gene-Edited Produce Could Transform the Way Britain Eats
In a significant stride towards sustainable agriculture, gene-edited fruits and vegetables—engineered for extended freshness and enhanced...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 16


‘Nail in the Coffin’: Business Leaders Slam Reeves' Pension Reform Plans
Rachel Reeves has been warned that reforms to private pensions will be a “nail in the coffin” for struggling businesses. The Chancellor...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 15


No Warning, No Water: East Anglia Irrigation Ban Sparks Farmer Outrage
Farmers have been banned from watering their crops during Britain's sweltering heatwave as temperatures hit 33C. East Anglian growers...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 15


Love British Food Urges Public Sector Caterers to ‘Champion British’ Produce
Love British Food, the organisers of British Food Fortnight, are calling on public sector caterers to engage with this year’s national...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 15


Apology and Retraction: Freshtalk Daily Article Published 10 July 2025
The editor of Freshtalk Daily would like to sincerely apologise for an inaccurate and incorrectly attributed quote in the article:...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 14


BoE Signals Willingness to Deepen Rate Cuts if Labour Market Softens
The Bank of England is prepared to make larger interest rate cuts if the job market shows signs of slowing down, its governor has said....

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 14


New Morrisons Rule Keeps Staff on Shop Floor to Boost Customer Engagement
Morrisons has told “idling” shop floor staff they will no longer be allowed access to stockrooms as the supermarket races to boost...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 14


M&S Unveils Innovation Projects to Hit Net Zero By 2040
M&S has unveiled a series of innovation projects to support its journey to becoming net zero by 2040. The food and fashion giant said...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 14


Fruit Frenzy: Sales Soar In Sweltering UK Heat
Tesco has reported record fruit sales as consumers seek to stay hydrated amid high temperatures. The UK’s biggest supermarket said it had...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 11


Time to Raise the Bar on Free School Meals, Say British Berry Growers
British Berry Growers (BBG) is calling on the UK government to introduce minimum nutritional standards for free school meals, warning...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 11


Market Magic: Bradford’s Darley Street Revival Draws in the Crowds
The opening of Bradford's new Darley Street Market has been hailed as a "great day" for the city. On a street which has struggled in...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 11


Tesco Unveils Multi-Million-Pound Distribution Hub at London Gateway
Tesco has announced a substantial multi-million-pound investment to establish a cutting-edge distribution centre at the DP World London...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 10


Saga Robotics Launches Pioneering Collaboration with Bitwise and Chambers Farm
In a major move set to reshape soft-fruit cultivation, Saga Robotics has entered a strategic three-way partnership with Bitwise Agronomy,...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 10


From Buses to Bistro Tables: Healthy Food on the Move for Britain’s Hardest-Hit
Two state-subsidised restaurants, fresh fruit and vegetable vouchers, and a mobile greengrocer delivering nutritious food to deprived...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 9


Fresh Produce Front and Centre As Brain-Boosting Diet Gains Ground
A growing body of scientific research is reaffirming the link between diet and dementia prevention—and the spotlight is firmly on fresh...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 9


Building A Better Picota: Spanish Growers Invest In The Cherry Of Tomorrow
Picota producers in Spain’s Jerte Valley are putting a focus on quality, fruit size and new varietal development as they expand their...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 9
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