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Too Pricey to Pick: German Growers Turn Away from Strawberries and Asparagus
Two of Germany's most beloved spring and summer snacks — asparagus and strawberries — are increasingly less attractive for farmers to...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 21, 2025


From Playground to Plate: Schoolchildren Supply Local Restaurants with Homegrown Produce
Green-fingered schoolchildren have been selling fruit and vegetables to local restaurants and shops. The pupils from Wicor Primary School...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 21, 2025


AI on the Menu: How Dales Is Using AI to Cook Up Growth
Dales The Chef’s Choice, a third-generation family-run foodservice wholesaler, is embracing artificial intelligence and digital...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 21, 2025


Green Thumbs-Up from British Growers and Traders for UK-EU Plant Deal
UK/EU SPS deal will slash red tape and eliminate costly routine checks for fruit, vegetable, flower and plant traders across the country....

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 18, 2025


Introducing the Official Sponsors of the Fresh Awards 2025
What a cast! From agritech powerhouses to sustainability heroes, packaging pioneers, HR champions and global logistics titans—the 2025...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 18, 2025


Top of the Shops: Who’s Winning the UK’s Grocery Game?
The UK grocery market is a battleground where retailers cater to distinct consumer preferences, ranging from premium shoppers to...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 18, 2025


New Grape on the Block: Co-op Debuts ‘Mojito Fresh’ Variety
Mojito tasting grapes are coming to the UK and will land at Co-op stores from early next week. Perfect for fans of the popular summer...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 18, 2025


Goals & Groceries: Retailers Celebrate Women’s Euros Windfall
UK retailers are set to see five millions consumers shop in-store or online for the quarter-finals stage of the women’s Euro’s...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 17, 2025


Hospitality’s Breaking Point: Staff Stressed as Financial Worries Surge
New research has been published which shows financial stress as the top concern for UK employees – with hospitality employees feeling the...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 17, 2025


Co-op Speaks Out After Major Data Breach Hits Millions
Co-op has confirmed that all 6.5 million of its members had their data stolen during cyber-attacks on the retailer in April. The chief...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 17, 2025


Strawberries Thrive in Second-Hand Substrate: The Case for Coir Recycling
Over the past few decades, there has been a significant shift from soil to soilless media in UK strawberry and raspberry production. With...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 17, 2025


100 Years of East Malling Trust: New Strategy Unveiled
One of the leading UK supporters of horticultural research is set to mark 100 years of funding for the sector by launching its new...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 16, 2025


From Market Hall to National Mission: Good Food Cycle Unveiled at Bradford’s Darley Street
The government served up its new “Good Food Cycle” yesterday (15 July) – a recipe aimed at driving a generational change in the nation’s...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 16, 2025


Future-Proofing Fruit: Innovation and Action Take Centre Stage
Food security, changing weather patterns and labor availability were key topics at Fruit Focus 2025, with an emphasis on how innovation...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 16, 2025


How Gene-Edited Produce Could Transform the Way Britain Eats
In a significant stride towards sustainable agriculture, gene-edited fruits and vegetables—engineered for extended freshness and enhanced...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 16, 2025


‘Nail in the Coffin’: Business Leaders Slam Reeves' Pension Reform Plans
Rachel Reeves has been warned that reforms to private pensions will be a “nail in the coffin” for struggling businesses. The Chancellor...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 15, 2025


No Warning, No Water: East Anglia Irrigation Ban Sparks Farmer Outrage
Farmers have been banned from watering their crops during Britain's sweltering heatwave as temperatures hit 33C. East Anglian growers...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 15, 2025


Love British Food Urges Public Sector Caterers to ‘Champion British’ Produce
Love British Food, the organisers of British Food Fortnight, are calling on public sector caterers to engage with this year’s national...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 15, 2025


Apology and Retraction: Freshtalk Daily Article Published 10 July 2025
The editor of Freshtalk Daily would like to sincerely apologise for an inaccurate and incorrectly attributed quote in the article:...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 14, 2025


BoE Signals Willingness to Deepen Rate Cuts if Labour Market Softens
The Bank of England is prepared to make larger interest rate cuts if the job market shows signs of slowing down, its governor has said....

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 14, 2025
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