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Bin the Waste, Not the Food: WRAP Urges Bold Action to Tackle UK’s £17bn Food Waste Crisis
WRAP is calling on government, retailers, brands, manufacturers and funders to refresh focus on household food waste through policy,...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 4, 2025


The Aldi Effect: How A Discounters’ Rise Is Reshaping UK Grocery
Aldi's business model is reshaping the competitive landscape by being ruthlessly efficient and fiercely appealing to cost-conscious...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 4, 2025


Interest Rates Set to Slide? Bank of England Hints at Bold Cuts
Bank of England (BoE) policymaker Alan Taylor has warned that the UK’s hoped‑for "soft landing" could be in jeopardy. Speaking at the ECB...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 3, 2025


Berry Pricey: Strawberry Costs Soar By Nearly 31%
Punnets of strawberries are now up to 30.9% more expensive than they were this time last year, according to data from Assosia analysed by...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 3, 2025


“We Can’t Weather This Alone”: UK Growers Sound Alarm Over Climate Crisis
Few UK farmers have escaped the mounting pressure of the climate crisis in recent years. From drought to flooding and everything in...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 3, 2025


M&S to be fully back online by August, assures CEO Stuart Machin
Marks & Spencer’s online shop is set to be fully restored by August following April’s crippling cyber‑attack, CEO Stuart Machin confirmed...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 2, 2025


Tesco Commits To 100% British Cherries As Spring Sparks Bumper Crop
In a delicious twist for cherry lovers, Tesco has announced that it will stock only British-grown cherries this summer, thanks to an...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 2, 2025


The Heavy Price of Poor Diet: Obesity Now Costs UK £126bn a Year
The cost of the UK’s epidemic of overweight and obesity has soared to £126bn a year, far higher than previous estimates, according to a...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 2, 2025


Soaring Food Costs Push Up Prices for First Time in a Year
UK food prices accelerated sharply in June, climbing 3.7 % year‑on‑year, the fastest pace since March 2024, data from the British Retail...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 1, 2025


Rural Relief on the Horizon? Growers Welcome Fresh Hopes of Inheritance Tax U-Turn
There’s a renewed sense of optimism among UK growers and farming families as ministers consider a potential U-turn on controversial...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 1, 2025


Why Five-A-Day Isn’t Enough – And What That Means For The Fresh Produce Sector
For more than two decades, the “five-a-day” message has underpinned UK government health advice and fresh produce marketing alike. But...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 1, 2025


Supermarkets To Partner With Government In Obesity Drive: 'Make The Healthy Choice The Easy Choice'
Supermarkets and food manufacturers in England are joining forces with the government in what ministers have called a “radically...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 30, 2025


M&S Boss Slams “Bureaucratic Madness” Over New NI Labelling Rules
The chief executive of Marks & Spencer has launched a scathing critique of the government’s post-Brexit trading rules with the EU, urging...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 30, 2025


From Filters to Farming: Instagram-Inspired Crop Tech Takes Root in Watercress Fields
Instagram-style farm gadgets have taken root with growers, but they don't come cheap! Tom Amery, Managing Director of The Watercress...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 30, 2025


Back In The Customs Club? UK Looks At Easing Trade Rules With Europe
The government will consult businesses on whether Britain should join a European customs agreement to simplify rules around international...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 27, 2025


Water Warning: Growers Told To Conserve As Drought Threat Looms
The Environment Agency has told farmers to take immediate action to conserve water and secure supplies for their crops this summer,...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 27, 2025


Are Fruit Sandwiches The Next Big Thing?
Soft bread, whipped cream and slices of fresh fruit – the humble sandwich is getting a sweet new makeover. As UK retailers and foodies...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 27, 2025


Fewer Complaints, Faster Payments: Grocery Code Compliance Improves
A recent survey by the Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) shows that grocery suppliers in the UK continue to experience better treatment...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 26, 2025


Stage Set for the Shopfloor: How UK Retail Is Rewriting the Script
Retail theatre is not dead — it’s just had a costume change. As UK consumers continue to prioritise price, convenience and speed,...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 26, 2025


Back on Board: Brittany Ferries Revives Year-Round Poole–Cherbourg Route
A daily ferry service between Poole and Cherbourg will resume this winter for the first time in over a decade, Brittany Ferries has...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 26, 2025
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