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British Flower Growers Sound the Alarm as Unpredictable Weather Disrupts Crops
British flower farmers have issued a stark warning about potential shortages this summer, particularly for weddings, after enduring one...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 8


From Aisle to App: Amazon Rolls Out Groceries in 15 Minutes
Amazon has rolled out 15-minute grocery deliveries to cities across the UK after striking a national partnership with rapid delivery firm...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 8


“We Regenerate Soils, We Regenerate People”: Gabe Brown Inspires At Groundswell 2025
Groundswell 2025, which ran from 1-3 July, welcomed over 10,000 visitors to the Cherry family’s Lannock Farm near Hitchin in...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 8


Hospitality Leaders Urge Government To Provide Clarity On Health Plan Impact
UKHospitality has called on the government to spell out exactly how its new 10-year health plan will affect the nation’s pubs,...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 7


Crisis in the Orchard: UK Apple and Pear Plantings Plummet as Growers Sound the Alarm
As part of long‑term strategy discussions, British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) discovered something alarming: current planting plans...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 7


Chiquita Goes Bananas for Summer With London Bus Takeover
This summer, Chiquita has launched a banana-themed public transport campaign in London, marking the 10th year of its seasonal branding...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 7


Bin the Waste, Not the Food: WRAP Urges Bold Action to Tackle UK’s £17bn Food Waste Crisis
WRAP is calling on government, retailers, brands, manufacturers and funders to refresh focus on household food waste through policy,...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 4


The Aldi Effect: How A Discounters’ Rise Is Reshaping UK Grocery
Aldi's business model is reshaping the competitive landscape by being ruthlessly efficient and fiercely appealing to cost-conscious...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 4


Interest Rates Set to Slide? Bank of England Hints at Bold Cuts
Bank of England (BoE) policymaker Alan Taylor has warned that the UK’s hoped‑for "soft landing" could be in jeopardy. Speaking at the ECB...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 3


Berry Pricey: Strawberry Costs Soar By Nearly 31%
Punnets of strawberries are now up to 30.9% more expensive than they were this time last year, according to data from Assosia analysed by...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 3


“We Can’t Weather This Alone”: UK Growers Sound Alarm Over Climate Crisis
Few UK farmers have escaped the mounting pressure of the climate crisis in recent years. From drought to flooding and everything in...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 3


M&S to be fully back online by August, assures CEO Stuart Machin
Marks & Spencer’s online shop is set to be fully restored by August following April’s crippling cyber‑attack, CEO Stuart Machin confirmed...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 2


Tesco Commits To 100% British Cherries As Spring Sparks Bumper Crop
In a delicious twist for cherry lovers, Tesco has announced that it will stock only British-grown cherries this summer, thanks to an...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 2


The Heavy Price of Poor Diet: Obesity Now Costs UK £126bn a Year
The cost of the UK’s epidemic of overweight and obesity has soared to £126bn a year, far higher than previous estimates, according to a...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 2


Soaring Food Costs Push Up Prices for First Time in a Year
UK food prices accelerated sharply in June, climbing 3.7 % year‑on‑year, the fastest pace since March 2024, data from the British Retail...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 1


Rural Relief on the Horizon? Growers Welcome Fresh Hopes of Inheritance Tax U-Turn
There’s a renewed sense of optimism among UK growers and farming families as ministers consider a potential U-turn on controversial...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 1


Why Five-A-Day Isn’t Enough – And What That Means For The Fresh Produce Sector
For more than two decades, the “five-a-day” message has underpinned UK government health advice and fresh produce marketing alike. But...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 1


Supermarkets To Partner With Government In Obesity Drive: 'Make The Healthy Choice The Easy Choice'
Supermarkets and food manufacturers in England are joining forces with the government in what ministers have called a “radically...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 30


M&S Boss Slams “Bureaucratic Madness” Over New NI Labelling Rules
The chief executive of Marks & Spencer has launched a scathing critique of the government’s post-Brexit trading rules with the EU, urging...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 30


From Filters to Farming: Instagram-Inspired Crop Tech Takes Root in Watercress Fields
Instagram-style farm gadgets have taken root with growers, but they don't come cheap! Tom Amery, Managing Director of The Watercress...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 30
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