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£200m Win for UK Consumers as Fresh Produce Avoids Brexit Border Chaos
FPC Secures Lifeline for UK Food Supply by Delaying EU SPS Checks Until 2027 The UK Government has confirmed that planned post-Brexit...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 3


Horticulture Farm Incomes in England Plummet by 38%, Defra Figures Reveal
New figures from the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) have revealed a concerning decline in farm business incomes...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 15, 2024


Strawberry Supply Tightens Across Europe as Seasons Conclude
Strawberry availability across Europe is currently limited, as the Dutch, Belgian, and UK seasons draw to a close. The Egyptian season is...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 14, 2024


How to Maximise Greenhouse Profits With Agritech
Commercial greenhouse operators are constantly seeking strategies to maximise profits in what has become a highly competitive landscape....

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 13, 2024


Fenmarc Acquire Alfred G. Pearce Ltd
Fenmarc Produce based in Elm, Cambridgeshire have completed the purchase of Alfred G. Pearce Ltd of Setchey, Norfolk for an undisclosed...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 8, 2024


Weather and Global Events Intensify Pressures on Fresh Produce Market
Adverse weather conditions and ongoing global crises continue to present formidable challenges to the fresh produce market, as...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 8, 2024


Greenhouses Reborn: A Community-led Fresh Food Revolution
A derelict complex of greenhouses in Sheffield is blooming back to life, thanks to the efforts of a local social food enterprise. Food...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 7, 2024


Shropshire Grower Expands Production of 'Finding Nemo' Potatoes After Tesco Trial Success
A quirky variety of potato named after the beloved Disney character is set to make waves in kitchens across the UK after a successful...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 6, 2024


A Legacy of Love and Fresh Produce: The Passing of Bernard and Joan O'Malley
Bernard O’Malley, the founder of major UK fresh produce supplier Nationwide Produce, has passed away at the age of 88, marking the end of...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 5, 2024


Deadly Spanish Floods Wipe Out Fruit and Veg Crops, Heightening UK Supply Fears
Experts have warned that it is likely that supply chains of some crops on the Spanish farmland deluged by the floods, such as citrus...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 4, 2024


Flash Floods Devastate Spanish Agriculture, Exposing Fragility of UK Food Supply
The devastating flash floods that have swept across Spain are a stark reminder of the urgent need for stronger domestic food resilience...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 1, 2024


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...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 15, 2024


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...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 15, 2024


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...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 14, 2024


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...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 14, 2024


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...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 13, 2024


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...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 12, 2024


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....

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 12, 2024


Fresh Produce Industry Celebrates as FPC Fresh Awards Finalists Announced
The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) has revealed the finalists for the prestigious 2024 FPC Fresh Awards, setting the stage for a...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 12, 2024


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...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 9, 2024
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