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Waitrose Sees Surge in Demand for British Produce Amid Growing Consumer Support for Local Farming
Waitrose has reported a significant increase in sales of British produce, attributing the surge to heightened consumer interest in...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 29, 2025


Direct Flights From Uganda to UK Set to Boost Fresh Produce Exports
Uganda has reinstated direct air links with the United Kingdom for the first time in nearly a decade, offering a major boost to the...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 29, 2025


Harvesting Success: How Strategic HR Initiatives Keep Fresh Produce Teams Thriving
In the fast-paced world of fresh produce, where perishable goods and seasonal fluctuations are the norm, robust Human Resources (HR)...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 29, 2025


Nigel Jenney: The Unyielding Voice of Britain's Fresh Produce Industry
As post-Brexit import rules continue to sow confusion and cost across the UK's fresh produce industry, one figure has remained unwavering...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 28, 2025


From Field to Fork: Morrisons Salutes British Growers in Bold New Campaign
Morrisons has launched a powerful new campaign – Fresh from Market Street – that puts the spotlight firmly on its direct relationships...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 28, 2025


Fresh Demand For Workers: Seasonal Roles Drive Job Market Gains As Wages Climb
The UK job market recorded its second consecutive month of year-on-year growth in April, driven by a surge in seasonal vacancies across...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 28, 2025


Jenney Leads Industry Outcry Over Millions Wasted On Delayed Post-Brexit Border Checks
Nigel Jenney, Chief Executive of the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC), has emerged as the leading voice for British food importers left...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 27, 2025


UK Shoppers Face Higher Bills as Fresh Food Inflation Accelerates
Fresh food prices in the UK have experienced a notable increase, with inflation reaching 2.4% in May 2025, up from 1.8% in April. This...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 27, 2025


Investors Battle for Britain’s Supermarkets Amid Property Gold Rush
The UK supermarket property market is experiencing a surge in investor interest, driven by the sector's resilience and attractive...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 27, 2025


Brittany Ferries Threatens Legal Action Over Portsmouth Freight Disruption
Tensions are rising at Portsmouth International Port as Brittany Ferries has announced it is preparing legal action over what it...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 26, 2025


London’s Historic Wholesale Markets Face Closure After Dagenham Relocation Plans Abandoned
Plans to relocate three of London’s historic wholesale markets—Smithfield, Billingsgate, and New Spitalfields—to a consolidated site at...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 26, 2025


Digital Connectivity Key to Unlocking Agritech’s Full Potential
Improved digital connectivity is essential to the future growth of agritech and wider UK food production, according to IT and...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 26, 2025


Supersize Strawberries Signal Sweet Start To British Berry Season
The UK’s spell of bright spring sunshine has delivered more than just a welcome break from the grey—it’s sparked an extraordinary surge...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 23, 2025


NFU Sees Potential in UK-EU Reset But Calls for Clarity
The announcement of a new trade deal with the EU has been received by UK growers as a development with potential to reduce current trade...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 23, 2025


Morrisons Magic: Supermarket Giant Revamps Stores With New Look, Fresh Deals, and Global Flavours
Morrisons has announced a major transformation across its UK stores in a move designed to enhance customer experience, offer better...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 23, 2025


"A Bitter Taste in our Mouths": Brexit’s Border Control ‘White Elephants’ Spark Outrage
The UK government is under growing pressure to compensate ports and fresh produce businesses for post-Brexit border infrastructure now...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 22, 2025


‘Obsolete Overnight’: Portsmouth’s Brexit Checkpoint Now at Risk of Demolition
A £25m post-Brexit border control post in Portsmouth may have to be demolished if the UK government’s deal with the EU removes the need...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 22, 2025


UK Vegetable Season Starts Early Thanks to Warm Spring
An unseasonably warm spring is prompting an early harvest for UK vegetable growers, with producers in Cornwall reporting that new season...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 22, 2025


Ports Demand Compensation for Brexit Border Posts Branded ‘White Elephants’
Fresh Produce Sector Joins Call for Reimbursement Amid Policy U-Turn. British ports are demanding more than £120 million in compensation...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 21, 2025


Hackers Hold Supermarket Supplier To Ransom
A distributor to the UK's major supermarkets has said it is being held to ransom by cyber hackers. Logistics firm Peter Green Chilled...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 21, 2025
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