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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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


“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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


“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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025
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