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Opinion: EU Reset the Biggest U-Turn to Date
Mike Parr, CEO UK & Ireland, PML Seafrigo shares his concerns on the EU Reset. In 2016, 52% of the UK voted to leave the European Union...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 21


Seventh Heaven: Thanet Earth Expands Tomato Production With New £20m Glasshouse
Thanet Earth, the UK's largest glasshouse complex, has commenced construction on its seventh high-tech glasshouse, with completion slated...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 21


Rising Costs for Non-EU Produce Under Starmer’s EU Reset Deal, Warns Jenney
Fruit and vegetables imported from outside the European Union are set to become more expensive under Sir Keir Starmer’s “reset” deal. ...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 20


Still Not Five a Day: UK Fruit & Veg Intake Flatlines Despite Health Drives
New figures reveal that only a third of UK adults over the age of 16 are meeting the recommended target of consuming five portions of...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 20


EU Reset: Hope For Breakthrough On Border Checks For Food And Plant Products
Hopes are high that today's long-anticipated EU-UK summit in London will deliver a breakthrough on easing post-Brexit trade barriers, as...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 19


EFRA Committee Calls For Urgent Delay To IHT Reforms
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee has recommended that the UK government postpone its proposed inheritance tax...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 19


Fruitmasters Opens Ultra-Modern Smart Fruit Hub
FruitMasters have officially opened the Smart Fruit Hub in Geldermalsen, marking a significant milestone in the 121-year history of the...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 19


Calls for Strategic Reset with EU to Unlock Growth and Security
In a pivotal move ahead of the upcoming "EU reset" summit on Monday, 19 May, the UK Parliament's Business and Trade Committee (BTC) has...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 16


UK-EU Talks Stumble Over Fishing Rights and Youth Mobility Ahead of Crucial Summit
Tensions between the UK and the European Union have intensified ahead of a pivotal summit scheduled for Monday, as negotiations falter...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 16


Greencore Agrees £1.2 Billion Takeover Of Bakkavor
Convenience food manufacturer Greencore has confirmed a recommended offer to acquire UK fresh food provider Bakkavor Group in a deal...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 16


UK Food Industry Urges EU to Cut Red Tape in Post-Brexit Trade
More than a dozen of Britain’s biggest retailers and food producers, including Marks & Spencer, J Sainsbury and Asda, have called on the...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 15


EU Reset Deal Could Undermine UK’s GM Crop Advancements, Warn Scientists and Farmers
The UK’s ambitions to lead the world in gene-edited crop production risk being derailed by a proposed regulatory alignment deal with the...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 15


Fresh Direct Joins Forces with Love British Food to Champion UK Produce
Fresh Direct, a leading UK foodservice supplier, has announced its official partnership with Love British Food, reinforcing its...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 15


British Berry Industry On The Brink As Growers Demand Urgent Action
British berry growers are warning of an impending crisis in the sector unless the government and UK retailers step in to provide...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 14


Net-Zero Express: New Liverpool–Manchester Rail Link Set to Fast-Track Fresh Produce and Carbon Cuts
A proposed high-speed railway linking Liverpool and Manchester is being billed as the linchpin of the North West’s “Northern Arc” growth...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 14


Asda Trials Store Makeover to Nudge Shoppers Towards Healthier Choices
Asda has rolled out a pilot programme in 10 of its stores across the UK to explore how simple in-store changes can encourage customers to...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 14


Driest Spring in 70 Years Pushes UK Farmers to Breaking Point
The UK is facing its driest spring in almost 70 years, compounding an already dire situation for farmers who have been battered by a...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 13


UK Flower and Plant Imports Beset by Confusion, Rising costs, and Delays
Importers of European cut flowers and plants are grappling with post-Brexit border controls that industry leaders say are beset by...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 13


Bananas at Risk: Climate Change Threatens the World's Favourite Fruit
Bananas – the most widely consumed fruit on the planet and a vital staple for over 400 million people – are facing an existential threat...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 13


Powerhouse Appointments At SoilPoint As Company Targets Global Scale With Soil Booster Rollout
SoilPoint Humic Co, a leader in innovative soil solutions which support sustainably intensive farming, has announced the appointment of...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 12
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