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£15 Million Food Surplus Fund Opens to Help Charities Combat Food Waste
Charities and not-for-profit organisations across England can now apply for a share of a £15 million fund designed to tackle food waste...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 10


Gopuff Taps Morrisons Aisles for Daytime Deliveries in New Trial
Grocery delivery provider Gopuff is trialling a scheme that sees couriers use Morrisons stores to fulfil its daytime orders, instead of...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 10


M&S Food Boss Calls on PM to Cut Brexit Red Tape: “Time to End the Bureaucracy”
In a bold move to streamline post-Brexit trade, Marks & Spencer's head of food, Alex Freudmann, has thrown his weight behind Prime...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 7


Aptean Joins Forces with FPC at IFE 2025 to Drive Digital Transformation in Fresh Produce
As the fresh produce industry faces growing pressures to enhance efficiency, ensure traceability, and reduce waste, Aptean is stepping up...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 7


Irish Potato Market Steady as Demand Holds Firm
The Irish potato market is seeing a gradual rise in demand, a trend typical for this time of year, according to the latest weekly potato...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 7


Fruit Logistica 2025 Kicks Off in Berlin: Global Produce Players Unite for a Fresh Future
Fruit Logistica 2025 opened its doors in Berlin yesterday (5 February), setting the stage for a three-day gathering of fresh produce...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 6


Brits Embrace Scratch Cooking as Fresh Food Sales Surge
As cost-conscious consumers seek ways to cut expenses, many are turning to scratch cooking, driving a 6.8% increase in value growth...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 6


Pink Lady UK Hails Best Season Yet as Sales Reach New Heights
Pink Lady UK has described its latest season as its “strongest season to date,” crediting the achievement to the “outstanding support”...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 6


Discounts Drive Growth And Drop In Grocery Inflation
Latest data from Kantar shows that take-home sales in the grocery sector rose by 4.3% over the four weeks to 26 January as supermarkets...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 5


Tesco’s Slow Cooker Initiative: Helping Kids Eat More Fruit & Veg in Schools
Tesco has initiated a campaign to increase the intake of fruit and veg among children who may not normally receive enough of these...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 5


Fresh Produce Branding: Can Apples and Salads Build the Same Loyalty as Coffee?
Branding in fruit and vegetables is not a new concept. Companies such as Florette and Dole have successfully introduced brand identity to...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 5


Crunch Takes the Crown: Britain’s Biggest Grape Survey Proves Crispness is Key
The biggest ever survey into Brits’ grape-buying preferences is in full swing, aiming to pinpoint exactly what British consumers look for...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 4


Fruit Firm Fallout: A Gomez HQ Slashed to £16.9m Amid Sudden Shutdown and Redundancies
Headquarters belonging to a defunct fresh produce firm are expected to be sold early this year. Image: Colliers A Gomez Ltd, which...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 4


Fresh4u Produce Ltd to Showcase Innovative Range at FPC Fresh Produce Hub, IFE 2025
Fresh4U Produce, a exotic Produce importer, is proud to announce its participation in the FPC Fresh Produce Hub at IFE 2025. The event...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 3


Five Years On: How Brexit Has Shaped the UK Fresh Produce Industry
Five years ago, on 31 January 2020, the UK formally left the European Union, severing political ties after 47 years. However, the country...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jan 31


Tesco to Cut 400 Jobs in Drive for Greater Efficiency
Tesco, Britain’s largest supermarket chain, has announced plans to cut around 400 jobs across its stores and head office as part of an...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jan 31


Morrisons Facing Ongoing Problems Following Cyberattack
Morrisons has reported a setback in its operations following a cyberattack on its technology provider, Blue Yonder, which disrupted its...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jan 31


Fruit Logistica Appoints Alexander Stein as New Director
Fruit Logistica has announced Alexander Stein as its new director, effective 1 February 2025. He will oversee the strategic direction of...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jan 31


Heathrow, Corridors, and Pension Pots: Chancellor's Big Push for Growth
Chancellor Rachel Reeves said on Wednesday that "economic growth is the number one mission of this government" as she unveiled a series...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jan 30


Seeds of Opportunity: Scottish Seed Potato Exports Poised for Global Boom Despite EU Ban
The Scottish Agricultural Organisation Society has said that it believes the country can continue to boost its seed potato exports in the...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jan 30
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