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UKHospitality CEO Calls For Urgent Government Action To Save Hospitality Sector
The UK's hospitality industry is facing a “tsunami of costs” that could cripple its recovery and future growth, according to Kate...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Apr 30


Natural Pest Control Saves Apple Growers £3,000 Per Hectare
Apple growers could save nearly £3,000 per hectare by planting wildflower strips in their orchards, according to new research...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Apr 30


Growers on the Brink as Mental Health Concerns Mount
Farmers in North Yorkshire are battling a growing health crisis, according to a new report from independent watchdog Healthwatch. North...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Apr 29


Eating More UK-Grown Fruit And Veg Could Deliver £2.3 Billion Economic Boost
Expanding the UK’s horticulture sector to meet healthy eating guidelines could deliver a £2.3 billion boost to the economy, according to...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Apr 29


Joybuy’s Quiet Foray Into the UK Grocery Market
Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com has quietly begun its foray into the UK grocery market through its online platform Joybuy. Following a...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Apr 28


Grocery 'Hold Up' for M&S, Following Cyber Attack
Marks & Spencer (M&S) says it has stopped taking online orders as the company struggles to recover from a cyber attack. Image: M&S...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Apr 28


Aldi Backs British With Strawberry Price Drop And Local Pop-Up
Aldi is giving British strawberries an early boost this spring with a nationwide price promotion aimed at getting more shoppers to buy...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Apr 25


Fresh Direct Launches 25 New Lines To Help Caterers ‘Taste Like Summer’
Fresh Direct, the UK’s leading fresh produce supplier to the foodservice industry, has unveiled 25 new products as part of its highly...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Apr 25


Bailey Warns Trade Deal Won’t Shield UK As Rate Cuts Loom
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has warned that a trade deal with the United States will not be enough to shield the UK from an...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Apr 24


Roadshows Launch To Boost SME Exports
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the UK are set to benefit from a new wave of government-backed export support, aimed at...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Apr 24


Iceland Opens UK’s First In-Prison Shop To Help Inmates Rebuild Lives
Iceland has opened the UK’s first in-prison convenience store at HMP Oakwood, the largest prison in England, offering inmates the...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Apr 24


Shelf Watch Reveals Less Than 20% of Supermarket Products Labelled as Scottish
Less than one in five own-brand food products on Scottish supermarket shelves are labelled as Scottish, according to a major new survey...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Apr 23


McCain Urges More Backing For Next Generation Of Hospitality Entrepreneurs
McCain Foods has issued a fresh call for greater backing of aspiring foodservice operators, highlighting the urgent need to support...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Apr 23


Submit CIPC Residue Data to Safeguard UK Potato Storage
The Chemicals Regulation Division (CRD) has set a temporary Maximum Residue Level (tMRL) for chlorpropham (CIPC) at 0.35 mg/kg, effective...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Apr 23


Asda Unveils Ambitious Expansion Of Express Stores Across The UK
Asda has announced plans for a major expansion of its convenience store network, with a target to open 300 new Asda Express stores across...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Apr 22


New Report Highlights Revenue Opportunities from Horticultural Crop Waste
A recent report by Growing Kent & Medway reveals the untapped potential of horticultural crop waste, suggesting it can be transformed...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Apr 22


Holy Moly Sees Avocado-Led Growth
Holy Moly, the London-based startup renowned for its preservative-free, fresh-tasting dips, has achieved its most successful month to...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Apr 22


UK Inflation Falls to 2.6%, Boosting Hopes of Further Interest Rate Cuts
UK inflation has eased to 2.6% in March 2025, marking its lowest level since October 2024 and bolstering expectations for additional...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Apr 17


Easter Bargains for Shoppers, But What About Growers?
While several supermarkets are offering discounts on vegetables this Easter, Farmers Guide has investigated the consequences of this...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Apr 17


Severe Frost Devastates Turkish Apricot, Peach and Apple Crops
A devastating frost has wreaked havoc on Türkiye’s major fruit crops, killing or damaging trees and prompting fears of long-term impacts...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Apr 17
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