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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...


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...


Seventh Heaven: Thanet Earth Expands Tomato Production With New £20m Glasshouse
Thanet Earth, the UK's largest glasshouse complex, has commenced construction on its seventh high-tech glasshouse, with completion slated...


EFRA Committee Calls For Urgent Delay To IHT Reforms
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee has recommended that the UK government postpone its proposed inheritance tax...


Fresh Direct Joins Forces with Love British Food to Champion UK Produce
Fresh Direct, a leading UK foodservice supplier, has announced its official partnership with Love British Food, reinforcing its...


British Berry Industry On The Brink As Growers Demand Urgent Action
British berry growers are warning of an impending crisis in the sector unless the government and UK retailers step in to provide...


Driest Spring in 70 Years Pushes UK Farmers to Breaking Point
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 at Risk: Climate Change Threatens the World's Favourite Fruit
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 2025 ‘Buy British’, Says Initiative Representing Local Growers
British Flowers Week (BFW) is an annual celebration of seasonal British flowers and the talented people behind them. Whether driven by a...


Strawberries Left To Rot As Brexit Border Chaos Costs Growers Thousands
Tim Chambers, owner of WB Chambers Farms in Kent, highlighted the challenges faced due to Brexit border delays, stating he had "no...


Climate Shift Sparks Early Harvest Surge, Disrupting UK’s Seasonal Growing Calendar
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...


Gene-Altered Superfruits Set to Hit UK Supermarkets in 2026
British consumers could soon find gene-edited fruits with longer shelf lives and added health benefits on supermarket shelves, as new...


The New Bloom Generation: Meet the Trailblazer Redefining British Flower Farming
Once a London-based gardener and occasional model, Alfie Nickerson has reinvented himself as the face of Burnt Fen Flowers — a...


Lack Of Direction Alarms Growers Battling Costs, Labour Gaps And Imports
The UK horticulture industry is calling for urgent clarity and commitment from the government following vague responses from the...


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


Natural Pest Control Saves Apple Growers £3,000 Per Hectare
Apple growers could save nearly £3,000 per hectare by planting wildflower strips in their orchards, according to new research...


Growers on the Brink as Mental Health Concerns Mount
Farmers in North Yorkshire are battling a growing health crisis, according to a new report from independent watchdog Healthwatch. North...


Eating More UK-Grown Fruit And Veg Could Deliver £2.3 Billion Economic Boost
Expanding the UK’s horticulture sector to meet healthy eating guidelines could deliver a £2.3 billion boost to the economy, according to...


Calling All UK Growers: Your Moment to Shine at the FPC Fresh Awards 2025
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 Backs British With Strawberry Price Drop And Local Pop-Up
Aldi is giving British strawberries an early boost this spring with a nationwide price promotion aimed at getting more shoppers to buy...


BerryWorld Celebrates 30 Years of Innovation with New Varieties
BerryWorld is proudly celebrating its 30th anniversary and is excited about its ever improving varietal portfolio. Founded in 1994, the...


Horticulture Farm Incomes in England Plummet by 38%, Defra Figures Reveal
New figures from the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) have revealed a concerning decline in farm business incomes...


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


How to Maximise Greenhouse Profits With Agritech
Commercial greenhouse operators are constantly seeking strategies to maximise profits in what has become a highly competitive landscape....


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


Weather and Global Events Intensify Pressures on Fresh Produce Market
Adverse weather conditions and ongoing global crises continue to present formidable challenges to the fresh produce market, as...


Greenhouses Reborn: A Community-led Fresh Food Revolution
A derelict complex of greenhouses in Sheffield is blooming back to life, thanks to the efforts of a local social food enterprise. Food...


Shropshire Grower Expands Production of 'Finding Nemo' Potatoes After Tesco Trial Success
A quirky variety of potato named after the beloved Disney character is set to make waves in kitchens across the UK after a successful...


A Legacy of Love and Fresh Produce: The Passing of Bernard and Joan O'Malley
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...


Deadly Spanish Floods Wipe Out Fruit and Veg Crops, Heightening UK Supply Fears
Experts have warned that it is likely that supply chains of some crops on the Spanish farmland deluged by the floods, such as citrus...


Flash Floods Devastate Spanish Agriculture, Exposing Fragility of UK Food Supply
The devastating flash floods that have swept across Spain are a stark reminder of the urgent need for stronger domestic food resilience...


UK's Fresh Veg Crisis: Home-Grown Produce Hits Record Low Amid Growing Reliance on Imports
The UK's declining self-sufficiency in fresh vegetables is an issue of growing concern, with the country now more reliant than ever on...


Storm Clouds Over British Supermarkets as Climate Change and Global Tensions Strain Harvests
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has sounded an alarm about the growing risk of inflation as climate change increasingly affects...


Brexit Seed Delays Threaten UK Crop Production, Growers Warn
Vegetable growers are sounding the alarm that post-Brexit border changes are causing significant delays in seed imports, potentially...


A Cherry Delight: Asda Partners with Scottish Growers to Deliver 3.5 Million Hand-Picked Cherries Across the UK
Asda has partnered with Scottish grower Peter Marshall & Co (Marshall Farms) to serve up over 3.5 million hand-picked Scottish cherries...


Rural Campaigners Demand Government 'Put Money Where Mouth Is' on Sustainable Farming
Rural campaigners have issued a stern challenge to the government, urging them to "put their money where their mouth is" on sustainable...


Britain's Blueberry Boom: The Little Berry Making a Big Splash
Blueberries are rapidly becoming one of Britain’s favourite snacks, with demand surging by 27% over the past year, according to Tesco....


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


Berry Growers Face Overproduction Crisis Amid Wet Weather Challenges
As the summer harvest reaches its peak, farmers are navigating the challenges of an unexpectedly wet growing season, leading to an...


Angus Soft Fruits Unveils Art-Inspired Raspberry Masterpieces
Angus Soft Fruits, a prominent breeder and producer of AVAâ„¢ varieties, has proudly announced the release of two ground-breaking raspberry...


FSI Empowers Small-Scale Growers with 100% Sustainability Certification
In a ground-breaking move, the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative (FSI) has announced a new programme to enable small-scale growers...


Strawberry Farm Plea: Stop 'Shoplifting' in the Fields
A strawberry farm has captured national attention this week after issuing a heartfelt plea on social media, urging visitors to refrain...


Mild Weather Boosts Apple Sizes, Leading to Potential Price Adjustments
This year's mild weather in March and April has led to an unexpected boon for apple growers: larger apples. However, this increase in...


Blackcurrant Harvest Faces Weather Challenges, but Promising New Varieties Shine
British blackcurrant growers have faced a tumultuous year of weather extremes, with one site in Kent recording a staggering 1109.6 mm of...


Britain's Strawberry Bonanza: Perfect Weather Yields 200 Tonnes of Berries
The recent spell of warm weather following a rainy and cloudy start to the summer has provided perfect growing conditions in Britain for...


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


Welsh Farmers Embrace Vertical Farming for Diversification
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...


Securing the Future: How British Berry Growers Plan to Overcome Industry Challenges
The future of the British berry growing sector is facing significant uncertainty due to a range of challenges. Key issues affecting the...


'This Cannot Go On!' - Open Letter Urges Doubling of UK Growers' Land
The UK government is being urged to double the land dedicated to fruit and vegetable cultivation in response to escalating concerns...


Indonesians Paying Thousands for UK Farm Jobs Sacked Within Weeks
Indonesian labourers who paid thousands to travel to Britain for fruit-picking jobs at a farm supplying major supermarkets have been sent...
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