Sarah-Jayne Gratton
UK's Fresh Veg Crisis: Home-Grown Produce Hits Record Low Amid Growing Reliance on Imports
The UK's declining self-sufficiency in fresh vegetables is an issue of growing concern, with the country now more reliant than ever on...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Aug 15
- 2 min
Defra Hails FareShare but Stresses Government Action on Food Poverty
Daniel Zeichner, Minister of State at Defra, has commended FareShare's dedication to tackling food waste during a visit to their South...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Aug 14
- 2 min
Storm Clouds Over British Supermarkets as Climate Change and Global Tensions Strain Harvests
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has sounded an alarm about the growing risk of inflation as climate change increasingly affects...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Aug 14
- 2 min
Brexit Seed Delays Threaten UK Crop Production, Growers Warn
Vegetable growers are sounding the alarm that post-Brexit border changes are causing significant delays in seed imports, potentially...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Aug 14
- 2 min
A Cherry Delight: Asda Partners with Scottish Growers to Deliver 3.5 Million Hand-Picked Cherries Across the UK
Asda has partnered with Scottish grower Peter Marshall & Co (Marshall Farms) to serve up over 3.5 million hand-picked Scottish cherries...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Aug 13
- 2 min
New Farming Deal: Promising Plans, but the Devil's in the Details
A Derbyshire farmer has said she "cautiously welcomes" a plan by the government to improve morale in the agricultural sector. Ministers...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Aug 12
- 2 min
Rural Campaigners Demand Government 'Put Money Where Mouth Is' on Sustainable Farming
Rural campaigners have issued a stern challenge to the government, urging them to "put their money where their mouth is" on sustainable...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Aug 12
- 2 min
Britain's Blueberry Boom: The Little Berry Making a Big Splash
Blueberries are rapidly becoming one of Britain’s favourite snacks, with demand surging by 27% over the past year, according to Tesco....
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Aug 9
- 2 min
Berry Growers Face Overproduction Crisis Amid Wet Weather Challenges
As the summer harvest reaches its peak, farmers are navigating the challenges of an unexpectedly wet growing season, leading to an...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Aug 7
- 2 min
Mike Parr Appointed as CEO Of PML Seafrigo UK And Ireland
Approaching one year since Seafrigo acquired PML - the UK’s leading logistics and supply chain solutions provider for perishable goods -...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Aug 7
- 2 min
Angus Soft Fruits Unveils Art-Inspired Raspberry Masterpieces
Angus Soft Fruits, a prominent breeder and producer of AVA™ varieties, has proudly announced the release of two ground-breaking raspberry...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Aug 5
- 2 min
Strawberry Farm Plea: Stop 'Shoplifting' in the Fields
A strawberry farm has captured national attention this week after issuing a heartfelt plea on social media, urging visitors to refrain...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Aug 5
- 2 min
Mild Weather Boosts Apple Sizes, Leading to Potential Price Adjustments
This year's mild weather in March and April has led to an unexpected boon for apple growers: larger apples. However, this increase in...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Aug 2
- 2 min
Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Packaging Regulations in the UK
The packaging industry in the UK is experiencing a transformative period driven by stringent regulations aimed at enhancing...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Jul 31
- 2 min
Infrastructure Spending Cuts Threaten UK Logistics Sector, Warns Logistics UK
In a significant move that could have far-reaching consequences for the UK's economic landscape, the government has announced substantial...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Jul 30
- 2 min
Just Two Border Checks: The Costly Brexit 'White Elephants'
The British government’s post-Brexit infrastructure planning has faced substantial scrutiny following the revelation that a £2.3 million...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Jul 29
- 2 min
British Tomato Industry Struggles Under Post-Brexit Bureaucracy
The British tomato industry is grappling with severe disruptions due to post-Brexit seed import protocols, threatening both economic...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Jul 25
- 1 min
New Government Logistics Priorities Welcomed in King's Speech
Logistics UK has welcomed the new Labour government's priorities as outlined in the recent King's Speech, particularly the emphasis on...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Jul 23
- 1 min
IT Outage Could Disrupt Fruit Deliveries for Weeks
A recent IT blackout has caused significant disruptions to the UK's delivery network, severely impacting the supply of essential items,...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Jul 22
- 2 min
UK IT Outage and Its Impact on the Fresh Produce Supply Chain
In recent days, the UK has faced significant challenges due to a widespread IT outage caused by a Microsoft update issue from...
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