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Britons Push for Tax to Fund Fresh Produce for Low-Income Families
A growing number of Britons are in favour of implementing a tax on companies that produce ultra-processed foods (UPFs), according to a...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 29, 2024


Spain's La Tomatina Festival 2024: A Colourful Celebration of Tomato Mayhem
The quaint town of Buñol, nestled in Spain’s Valencian region, once again became the epicentre of a vibrant and chaotic celebration as...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 29, 2024


Italy's Silent Scandal: Migrant Workers Dying in Extreme Heat, Exposed to Slave-like Conditions on Farms
The recent death of an Indian flower picker has put a spotlight on the slave-like conditions experienced by migrants living in the...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 28, 2024


AI-Powered Picking Robot Matching Human Efficiency Unveiled
Fieldwork Robotics has developed a cutting-edge robot, the Fieldwork 1, designed to revolutionise raspberry harvesting by working as...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 28, 2024


Fresh Produce Industry Slams £200 Million Burden from Uninspected Border Fees as Bills Start to Land
The first wave of bills for the government's post-Brexit border charges has begun to arrive, and industry insiders warn that some...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 27, 2024


UK Prioritises Global Trade Deals Over EU Re-entry, Hails CPTPP as 'Real Win' for Exporters
The Business and Trade Secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, has outlined a bold new direction for UK trade policy under the Labour government,...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 27, 2024


Fruit Tree Disease Now 'Established' in Jersey, Government Shifts Focus to Management
Jersey's battle against fireblight, a destructive disease that attacks apple and pear trees, as well as roses and hawthorn, has reached a...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 25, 2024


Survey of Seasonal Worker Visa Scheme Released
The agricultural sector employs nearly 500,000 people in the UK, of which 58,000 are seasonal or casual labourers. Farms have...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 23, 2024


Jazz Apple Boom: Record Sales Celebrated at Annual Worldwide Fruit Symposium
The annual Jazz Apple Symposium, organised by Worldwide Fruit, was held on 13 August at Howfield Manor Hotel in Chartham, Kent. The event...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 23, 2024


Waitrose Embarks on Ambitious Expansion into Convenience Retail
In a strategic move to meet evolving consumer demands, premium grocer Waitrose has unveiled an ambitious plan to open 100 new convenience...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 22, 2024


M&S's Battle to Preserve the Eat Well Brand: A Quest to Eliminate Ultra-Processed Ingredients
In a move to uphold the integrity of its "Eat Well" brand, Marks & Spencer (M&S) is actively collaborating with suppliers to phase out...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 22, 2024


Rising Consumer Confidence Fuels Surge in Local Produce Sales Across the UK
Amid the rising tide of economic optimism in the UK, a renewed sense of consumer confidence is driving significant growth in the sales of...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 21, 2024


Fresh Direct Partners with GrowUp Farms to Boost British Vertical Farming
Fresh Direct, a leading UK provider of foodservice fresh produce, has strengthened its commitment to innovative farming by partnering...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 21, 2024


UK Fresh Produce and Hospitality Industries Benefit from Summer Event Boom
The summer of 2024 has brought a significant boost to the UK's fresh produce and hospitality industries, as Britons embrace outdoor...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 20, 2024


Capper Calls for Common Sense and Growth as She Exits Oxford Farming Conference
As she embarks on her final term as a Director of the Oxford Farming Conference (OFC), fruit and hop grower Ali Capper asserts that...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 20, 2024


Too Much Tech: Morrisons to Bring Back Staffed Checkouts After Customer Backlash
Morrisons’ CEO, David Potts, recently admitted that the supermarket may have gone "too far" in its adoption of self-checkout systems,...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 20, 2024


Port of Liverpool Celebrates Major Milestone with Launch of Direct Shipping Route to Far East
The Port of Liverpool has made a significant stride in enhancing its global trade connections with the introduction of a new direct...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 20, 2024


Aldi Could Become Third-Largest Supermarket by 2028, New Data Reveals
In a significant shift within the UK’s grocery landscape, Aldi is poised to become the nation’s third-largest supermarket by 2028,...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 19, 2024


Berry Industry Faces £60 Million Blow from New Audit Requirements
The UK berry industry could face a staggering £60 million annual increase in costs due to proposed changes in the Supplier Ethical Data...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 19, 2024


New CEO of British Growers Appointed
In a significant leadership change, John Walgate has been named the new CEO of British Growers, set to officially step into the role at...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 19, 2024
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