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Fragile Supply Chains Exposed as Deadly Floods Devastate Spanish Agriculture
The devastating floods and storms that have swept through southern and eastern Spain, claiming over 250 lives, have also exposed the...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 7, 2024


Morrisons Extends Support to Fruit & Veg Growers with New 5% Discount for Farmers
Morrisons has unveiled a new initiative to support its farmers, offering them a 5% discount in stores and online. This gesture of...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 6, 2024


Half of Lorry Drivers Dismayed by UK's Lack of Quality Rest Stops
Nearly half of all lorry drivers in the UK are dissatisfied with the quality and availability of suitable rest stops, according to a new...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 6, 2024


Aldi Accelerates UK Expansion with 11 New Stores Before Christmas
Aldi is ramping up its presence in the UK retail sector, with ambitious plans to open 11 new stores before Christmas. This expansion is...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 6, 2024


Tiny Tomato Plants That Pack a Punch Could Prove Breakthrough Crop For UK Precision Breeding
A precision-bred tomato variety that produces up to 400% more fruit over one year than conventional tomatoes could be a breakthrough crop...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 5, 2024


Bank of England Poised to Cut Interest Rates as 2025 Budget Tempers Market Expectations
The Bank of England is expected to lower interest rates this week, while markets are betting on fewer cuts next year after forecasts...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 4, 2024


Sainsbury’s Brings Fresh Produce Price Battle to Convenience Stores with Aldi Match Expansion
Sainsbury’s has stepped up the grocery price war by extending its Aldi Price Match scheme into its convenience stores, becoming the first...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 4, 2024


UK Government Borrowing Costs Soar: Markets React Sharply to Reeves' Budget Plan
The cost of UK government borrowing has surged to its highest level in over a year following Wednesday’s Budget announcement, raising...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 1, 2024


Getir's Rise and Fall: How Rapid Expansion Led to an Even Faster Collapse
The name “Getir” might not ring a bell for most UK shoppers—and with good reason. After just two-and-a-half years in operation, the...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 1, 2024


Farmers Slam Government Over “Betrayal” of Inheritance Tax Relief Promises
The UK farming community has reacted with outrage to the Chancellor's budget announcement that inheritance tax relief for farms will be...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Oct 31, 2024


Clarkson Slams 'Hopeless' Budget That Threatens Future of British Farming
Jeremy Clarkson has unleashed his frustration over the latest Budget, labelling it “hopeless” and accusing the government of "shafting"...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Oct 31, 2024


LettUs Grow Unveils Game-Changing Aeroponic Rolling Bench™ to Industry Leaders
Pioneering a new era in greenhouse technology, LettUs Grow, renowned experts in advanced aeroponic irrigation, unveiled their latest...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Oct 31, 2024


Fresca Group Marks 150 Years with Strong Growth and Major Acquisitions
Fresca Group has celebrated an impressive year, posting a strong financial result for 2023/24, marking its third consecutive year of...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Oct 30, 2024


Starmer Defends 'Tough' Tax Rises as Government Aims to Get Britain Back to Work
On Monday, the Prime Minister stood firm on the upcoming “tough” tax rises in the Budget, emphasising the need to get more people into...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Oct 29, 2024


UK Supermarkets Add 'Buy British' Button After Farmers' Campaign Success
All of the UK's eight major supermarkets have now added a 'Buy British' button to their websites, making it easier for shoppers to...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Oct 29, 2024


Lidl's Festive Expansion: 10 New Stores Opening Before Christmas, Creating Hundreds of Jobs Nationwide
The FPC Fresh Awards 24 Multiple Fruit & Veg Retailer of the Year, Lidl, is ramping up its UK expansion drive with the opening of 10 new...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Oct 29, 2024


Labour's Economic Tightrope: Freeport Confusion and the U-Turn that Wasn't
The unveiling of new freeports in the UK has devolved into an exercise in miscommunication and dashed expectations, exposing the pitfalls...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Oct 28, 2024


Lidl and Aldi Outshine Rivals in British Apple Sales Surge
September saw good volumes of new season British apples available from British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) growers, but not all UK...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Oct 28, 2024


Fresh Awards 25 Legendary Host Reflects on End of an Era and New Beginnings
In the world of cricket Jonathan Agnew, affectionately known as 'Aggers,' has become a legend and it is with great pride that FPC can...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Oct 26, 2024


British Agriculture Gains Strong Consumer Backing, AHDB Study Shows
Recent findings from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) Consumer Trust Study reveal a wave of optimism towards...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Oct 25, 2024
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