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£500K Boost for Horticultural Innovation: Growing Kent & Medway Funds Groundbreaking Projects
Growing Kent & Medway has allocated £500,000 to four pioneering horticultural projects as part of its Prototyping and Demonstrator Fund...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 10, 2024


Prepped Produce Proves Popular as Chefs Combat Staff Shortages
Fresh Direct, the UK's leading supplier of fresh produce to the foodservice sector, has reported a surge of over 10% in sales of prepared...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 9, 2024


A New Dawn for British Agriculture
The Labour Party’s recent electoral victory has been heralded as a pivotal moment for the future of British agriculture. NFU president...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 8, 2024


Lighting the Future: Bloem and Ecopromt Join Forces to Revolutionise Vertical Farming
Bloemteknik (t/a Bloem), a leading provider of customised horticultural lighting solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 5, 2024


Transforming Cold Chain Logistics: The Key to Reducing Fresh Produce Waste
The global food supply chain faces a significant challenge in reducing the vast amounts of fresh produce waste that occurs from farm to...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 4, 2024


New Post-Brexit Border Checks Threaten British Horticultural Industry
Nurseries and garden centres across Britain and Europe have raised alarm over the new post-Brexit border checks, warning of significant...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 1, 2024


Fresh Start for Carrots: Promising Quality and Steady Yields Amidst Seasonal Challenges
The new carrot season has started in parts of England, with quality and yields described as good and normal, respectively, despite...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 28, 2024


Salute our Supply Chain Heroes: A Celebration of the Unsung Workforce
The UK's fresh produce industry is celebrating its unsung heroes with four prestigious awards recognising exceptional achievement and...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 27, 2024


No More Digital Drought: Rural Connectivity Set to Water Britain's Horticultural Growth
In recent years, the UK has made significant strides in improving internet connectivity in rural areas, addressing long-standing...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 14, 2024


New government urged to review Brexit strategy as UK border issues continue
IT issues at the UK border may have receded, but shippers are continuing to be plagued by a range of problems, with calls for greater...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 3, 2024


Falling on Deaf Ears: FPC Chief Blasts Government for BTOM Shambles
Nigel Jenney, Chief Executive of the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC), has issued a vehement warning to the UK government, expressing...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 29, 2024


UK Importers Forced into Drastic Measures Due to Ineffective Border Checks
In a troubling scenario, UK authorities have revealed that importers are resorting to deliberate errors on customs forms to evade...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 14, 2024
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