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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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


Back In The Customs Club? UK Looks At Easing Trade Rules With Europe
The government will consult businesses on whether Britain should join a European customs agreement to simplify rules around international...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 27, 2025


Water Warning: Growers Told To Conserve As Drought Threat Looms
The Environment Agency has told farmers to take immediate action to conserve water and secure supplies for their crops this summer,...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 27, 2025


Are Fruit Sandwiches The Next Big Thing?
Soft bread, whipped cream and slices of fresh fruit – the humble sandwich is getting a sweet new makeover. As UK retailers and foodies...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 27, 2025


Fewer Complaints, Faster Payments: Grocery Code Compliance Improves
A recent survey by the Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) shows that grocery suppliers in the UK continue to experience better treatment...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 26, 2025


Stage Set for the Shopfloor: How UK Retail Is Rewriting the Script
Retail theatre is not dead — it’s just had a costume change. As UK consumers continue to prioritise price, convenience and speed,...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 26, 2025


Back on Board: Brittany Ferries Revives Year-Round Poole–Cherbourg Route
A daily ferry service between Poole and Cherbourg will resume this winter for the first time in over a decade, Brittany Ferries has...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 26, 2025


Picota Cherry Season Launches With Wide-Ranging UK Campaign
Spanish Picota producers have kicked off their 2025 UK marketing campaign as they continue to raise awareness of the unique cherry....

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 26, 2025


Agriculture Cemented in UK’s 10-Year Industrial Strategy
The UK government has formally included agritech and precision breeding as priority sectors within its newly introduced ten-year Modern...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 25, 2025


‘Ready But Redundant’: £51m Holyhead Border Post May Never Be Used
A £51m border control post built for post-Brexit checks will sit empty, the Welsh government has said. The facility at Parc Cybi near...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 25, 2025


Aldi Rolls Out Faster Payments To Support Small British Growers
Aldi has announced new, faster payment terms for small produce farmers and suppliers, as part of its commitment to supporting British...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 25, 2025


Starmer Commits UK to 'Historic' 5% National Security Spend by 2035
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to meet a new Nato target to spend 5% of the UK's GDP on national security by 2035. © Crown...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 24, 2025


Government Urged To Make Food Security A Core Pillar Of National Safety
Industry leaders are urging the government to formally recognise food security as part of the UK’s national security strategy, calling it...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 24, 2025


Tesco and WRAP Strengthen Partnership to Tackle Global Food Waste Ahead of COP30
Tesco has reaffirmed its longstanding commitment to fighting global food waste by deepening its collaboration with sustainability charity...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 24, 2025
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