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‘Worse Than Covid’: Hospitality Boss Slams National Insurance Hike as Catastrophic
“From a financial point of view, last year’s budget was worse for hospitality than Covid,” says Philip Thorley, who owns 18 pubs across...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 22


Revealed: The True Price of Waste – Retailers Losing Billions to Hidden Food Costs
A new report published today by ECR Retail Loss reveals that the ‘hidden costs’ to retailers associated with managing unsold and surplus...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 22


Drought Is Coming: Scientists Say UK Must Act Now to Avert Water Crisis
University of Birmingham hydrology experts warn how UK summer weather conditions may be a harbinger of drought and water shortages to...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 21


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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 17


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


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


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


‘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


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
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