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...

An unseasonably warm spring is prompting an early harvest for UK vegetable growers, with producers in Cornwall reporting that new season...

Thanet Earth, the UK's largest glasshouse complex, has commenced construction on its seventh high-tech glasshouse, with completion slated...

The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee has recommended that the UK government postpone its proposed inheritance tax...

Fresh Direct, a leading UK foodservice supplier, has announced its official partnership with Love British Food, reinforcing its...

British berry growers are warning of an impending crisis in the sector unless the government and UK retailers step in to provide...

The UK is facing its driest spring in almost 70 years, compounding an already dire situation for farmers who have been battered by a...

Bananas – the most widely consumed fruit on the planet and a vital staple for over 400 million people – are facing an existential threat...

British Flowers Week (BFW) is an annual celebration of seasonal British flowers and the talented people behind them. Whether driven by a...

Tim Chambers, owner of WB Chambers Farms in Kent, highlighted the challenges faced due to Brexit border delays, stating he had "no...

Climate change is turning the UK’s growing calendar on its head, as an unseasonably warm and dry spring has triggered an early glut of...

British consumers could soon find gene-edited fruits with longer shelf lives and added health benefits on supermarket shelves, as new...

Once a London-based gardener and occasional model, Alfie Nickerson has reinvented himself as the face of Burnt Fen Flowers — a...

The UK horticulture industry is calling for urgent clarity and commitment from the government following vague responses from the...

GB Potatoes is very pleased to announce a three-year funding commitment to support the Fight Against Blight (FAB) project – a vital...

Apple growers could save nearly £3,000 per hectare by planting wildflower strips in their orchards, according to new research...

Farmers in North Yorkshire are battling a growing health crisis, according to a new report from independent watchdog Healthwatch. North...

Expanding the UK’s horticulture sector to meet healthy eating guidelines could deliver a £2.3 billion boost to the economy, according to...

In the heart of Britain's countryside, where the soil is tilled with dedication and the harvests reflect a year of hard work, a unique...

Aldi is giving British strawberries an early boost this spring with a nationwide price promotion aimed at getting more shoppers to buy...

BerryWorld is proudly celebrating its 30th anniversary and is excited about its ever improving varietal portfolio. Founded in 1994, the...

New figures from the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) have revealed a concerning decline in farm business incomes...

Strawberry availability across Europe is currently limited, as the Dutch, Belgian, and UK seasons draw to a close. The Egyptian season is...

Commercial greenhouse operators are constantly seeking strategies to maximise profits in what has become a highly competitive landscape....

Fenmarc Produce based in Elm, Cambridgeshire have completed the purchase of Alfred G. Pearce Ltd of Setchey, Norfolk for an undisclosed...

Adverse weather conditions and ongoing global crises continue to present formidable challenges to the fresh produce market, as...

A derelict complex of greenhouses in Sheffield is blooming back to life, thanks to the efforts of a local social food enterprise. Food...

A quirky variety of potato named after the beloved Disney character is set to make waves in kitchens across the UK after a successful...

Bernard O’Malley, the founder of major UK fresh produce supplier Nationwide Produce, has passed away at the age of 88, marking the end of...

Experts have warned that it is likely that supply chains of some crops on the Spanish farmland deluged by the floods, such as citrus...

The devastating flash floods that have swept across Spain are a stark reminder of the urgent need for stronger domestic food resilience...

The UK's declining self-sufficiency in fresh vegetables is an issue of growing concern, with the country now more reliant than ever on...

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has sounded an alarm about the growing risk of inflation as climate change increasingly affects...

Vegetable growers are sounding the alarm that post-Brexit border changes are causing significant delays in seed imports, potentially...

Asda has partnered with Scottish grower Peter Marshall & Co (Marshall Farms) to serve up over 3.5 million hand-picked Scottish cherries...

Rural campaigners have issued a stern challenge to the government, urging them to "put their money where their mouth is" on sustainable...

Blueberries are rapidly becoming one of Britain’s favourite snacks, with demand surging by 27% over the past year, according to Tesco....

The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) has revealed the finalists for the prestigious 2024 FPC Fresh Awards, setting the stage for a...

As the summer harvest reaches its peak, farmers are navigating the challenges of an unexpectedly wet growing season, leading to an...

Angus Soft Fruits, a prominent breeder and producer of AVA™ varieties, has proudly announced the release of two ground-breaking raspberry...

In a ground-breaking move, the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative (FSI) has announced a new programme to enable small-scale growers...

A strawberry farm has captured national attention this week after issuing a heartfelt plea on social media, urging visitors to refrain...

This year's mild weather in March and April has led to an unexpected boon for apple growers: larger apples. However, this increase in...

British blackcurrant growers have faced a tumultuous year of weather extremes, with one site in Kent recording a staggering 1109.6 mm of...

The recent spell of warm weather following a rainy and cloudy start to the summer has provided perfect growing conditions in Britain for...

In an ambitious move to redefine berry consumption, Berrymakers has introduced a groundbreaking model that brings British-grown berries...

Wales' farmers are best known for their lamb and beef, but could they be tempted by a side hustle in salad leaves, mushrooms or edible...

The future of the British berry growing sector is facing significant uncertainty due to a range of challenges. Key issues affecting the...

The UK government is being urged to double the land dedicated to fruit and vegetable cultivation in response to escalating concerns...

Indonesian labourers who paid thousands to travel to Britain for fruit-picking jobs at a farm supplying major supermarkets have been sent...