Aphids attacking lettuce fields in England are showing distinct regional patterns that could redefine how growers manage one of the nation’s key salad crops, according to new research. The currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri)—a long-standing scourge of outdoor lettuce production—has been found to divide its populations between the east and west of England. The finding comes from a comprehensive analysis using data from the Rothamsted National Insect Survey and the Uni

A new industry-backed report warns that Britain’s tree nurseries require stronger support if the country is to meet its climate, biodiversity and greening ambitions. The report by the Woodland Trust, the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA), the National Trust and the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) , underscores the indispensable role that nurseries play — from supplying high-quality, disease-free stock to sustaining biodiversity and improving public wellbeing. It arg

The City of London Corporation has officially abandoned its long-term plan to relocate Smithfield meat market and Billingsgate fish market to Dagenham Dock, opting instead to end its role as landlord and compensate traders to vacate their existing sites. When first announced in April 2019, the plan to co-locate Smithfield, Billingsgate and New Spitalfields onto 42 acres at Dagenham Dock was hailed as a forward-looking move. Catherine McGuinness, then chair of the City’s polic

Morrisons has unveiled a new rapid-delivery offering designed to bring fresh groceries to customers in as little as 60 minutes. The service, dubbed Morrisons Now, is being launched initially across 420 UK stores, with a phased rollout to complete by the end of October. Under the new scheme, customers can order up to 30 items with a minimum spend of £15. A delivery fee of £4.50 applies, and items are delivered by courier bike or car. Orders are placed via the Morrisons website

Stringent controls on imported citrus are due to be readopted as the UK prepares to realign with European Union (EU) animal and plant...

The FPC Fresh Awards Multiple Fruit & Veg Retailer of the Year, Aldi, is rolling out dedicated reduction zones across its 1,060 stores —...

Britain’s food and grocery sector has launched a blistering critique of the government, accusing ministers of adding to the...

Conservative voices have sounded the alarm over proposed inheritance tax reforms, warning of a “farming emergency” that could jeopardise...

A newly energised Global Coalition of Fresh Produce , comprising major produce associations from around the world, has initiated a...

Business groups and commentators have issued stark warnings to the Labour government over its proposed Employment Rights Bill, suggesting...

Fresh fruit and vegetables are under growing pressure as the forces driving global food inflation ripple through the UK supply chain....

innovation across its farms and processing operations, deploying robotics, AI, and precision systems to improve efficiency and resilience...

Run by Love British Food from September 26 to October 12, British Food Fortnight aims to bring the food supply chain together to support...

The Conservative Party has unveiled a bold manifesto commitment: if elected, they will abolish business rates entirely for high-street...

Amazon’s decision to close all 14 of its UK Amazon Fresh grocery stores marks a major strategic shift — but far from a withdrawal from...

Asda is mounting a bold campaign to regain market share by cutting prices across a swathe of grocery lines — a move that has ignited...

At the IGD “Future of UK Food” conference on 1 October in London, Simon Roberts, CEO of Sainsbury’s, delivered a pointed warning : the...

Cornwall-based Varfell Farms, the world’s largest daffodil grower, has been awarded the Supermarket Floral and Plant Supplier of the Year...

Consumer confidence in the UK economy has fallen to its lowest point this year, according to KPMG’s latest Consumer Pulse survey . The...