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Jim Moseley to Step Down as Red Tractor Chief Executive After 50-Year Industry Career
In a move that marks the close of a remarkable chapter, Jim Moseley, the current Chief Executive of Red Tractor, has announced his...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Oct 1


Christmas Tree Cultivation Under Pressure as Growers Face Climate Strain
As autumn sets in, Christmas tree growers are already feeling the impact of an unusually hot summer, with rising temperatures placing...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Sep 30


HTA Names Three New Non-Executive Directors At 2025 AGM
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has announced the appointment of three Non-Executive Directors who will join the HTA Board and...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Sep 30


2025 FPC Fresh Awards Hailed as a Spectacular Celebration of Industry Excellence
The 2025 FPC Fresh Awards have been hailed as a spectacular celebration of the UK’s fresh produce, cut flower and plant sectors, bringing...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Sep 29


British Berry Sector Delivers Sustainability Breakthroughs Amid Growing Pressures
The UK’s commercial berry sector is showcasing notable strides in sustainability, with a new industry report detailing improvements...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Sep 29


Silver-Haired Pickers Give Suffolk Orchard a Golden Season
A Suffolk farm has found an unexpected workforce of retirees swapping the traditional notion of a laid-back retirement for the physical...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Sep 29


Riverford Puts Growers Centre Stage In Playful New Campaign
‘So Fresh, It’s Still in the Soil’ has been launched to show off the unique and unexpected talents of the company’s growers as a way of...
gillmcshane
Sep 25


Morrisons Adopts Cutting-Edge AI Data Tool To Enhance Shopper Experience
The new technology-led strategic partnership with Tecsa will see Morrisons deploy a category management platform that will create a...
gillmcshane
Sep 25


British Tomato Growers Face Obstacles To Potential Future Growth
Valued at an estimated £1bn, the UK tomato sector is back on track for expansion following difficult years marred by rising costs and...
gillmcshane
Sep 25


Lincolnshire Calls For Agrifood Skills Training To Remain Ahead
Agrifood industry leaders across Greater Lincolnshire have urged Defra to invest in people to maximise the potential of new technologies,...
gillmcshane
Sep 24


Tesco Extends National Fruit & Veg for Schools Programme
Children in more than 550 schools will receive a nutritious boost for another year as the retailer anticipates a solid autumn crop of...
gillmcshane
Sep 24


High Prices Impact UK Sales of Popular Flowers
The appeal of some traditional flower varieties is waning due to consistently high prices driven by rising industry costs and supply...
gillmcshane
Sep 24


Amazon To Close All UK Fresh Stores In Major Grocery Market Shake-Up
Amazon is preparing to shut down its entire UK network of Amazon Fresh stores, just four years after opening its first high-tech grocery...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Sep 24


UK Set For Highest Inflation In G7 As Food Costs Continue To Bite
The UK is on track to record the highest rate of inflation among the G7 advanced economies this year, according to the Organisation for...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Sep 24


Asda Strikes Landmark Cloud And AI Deal With Microsoft
Earlier this week, Asda unveiled a major collaboration with Microsoft , marking one of the largest technology agreements in UK retail....

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Sep 24


Westminster Summit To Set Out Radical 30:50:50 Vision For UK Farming
Westminster is preparing to debate a radical new strategy for the future of British farming, with policymakers, scientists and industry...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Sep 23


Ocado Partnership Turbulence Raises Questions Over Future Of Grocery Technology
The future of automated grocery fulfilment has been thrown into the spotlight as Ocado’s partnership with US supermarket giant Kroger...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Sep 23


Seaweed Science: New Research Harnesses Kelp To Boost Soil And Crop Health
The James Hutton Institute has joined a ground-breaking new research project aiming to boost soil health and crop performance through the...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Sep 23


UK-US Tech Deal Signals AI Superpower Ambitions – But Will Fresh Produce Benefit?
The UK government has hailed the so-called “tech prosperity deal”, announced to coincide with President Donald Trump’s state visit, as a...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Sep 22


Editor's View: Turning Surplus Into Supper – The Apps Rescuing Fresh Produce
Let’s be honest: when it comes to food waste, fresh produce gets the roughest deal. Perfectly edible fruit and veg are thrown away every...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Sep 22
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