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      NewsMcCain report underlines strain of modern farming
Majority of farmers are feeling downbeat about the state of the industry
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      NewsBelgium highlights opportunity to complement British pears
Belgium is now Europe’s leading producer of pears
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      NewsSalad veg growers face ‘existential threat’ over huge energy hikes
Glasshouse grower groups warn of dire consequences if horticulture isn’t given an exemption to upcoming increases
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      NewsSoil ‘memory’ can help plants respond to drought
So-called ‘microbial legacies’ could help scientists design more resilient farming systems
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      NewsFyffes puts a spooky spin on Halloween pineapples
Retailers in the UK, Ireland and Germany are backing the push
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      News‘Game-changing’ fruit sticker promises major shelf-life extension
US company Ryp Labs has big ambitions for its StixFresh technology
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      NewsEquifruit pokes fun at wellness culture in consumer campaign
Innovative banana supplier is highlighting the low cost of switching to Fairtrade
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      NewsFarm assurance report highlights positive signs but more to do
Commission was set up in the wake of producer criticism of assurance schemes
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      NewsGreencore and Bakkavor upbeat after CMA decision
CMA says proposed merger does not raise competition concerns in bagged salads, but flags an issue in sauces
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      NewsNFU raises energy cost concerns with Ofgem
Union wants a High Capacity Usage, Low Utilisation scheme introduced
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      NewsVeryan Bliss named Red Tractor Fresh Produce Board chair
Bliss has longstanding experience in both supply chain and industry affairs
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      NewsAldi Colleague Shops aim to further reduce food waste
New initiative gives staff the opportunity to buy products that can’t be sold in stores
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      NewsProduce Investments boosts portfolio with Biofresh Safestore buy
The purchase boosts PI’s expertise in natural sprout supression technology
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      NewsEat Them To Defeat Them drives huge rise in kids’ veg consumption
Veg Power releases results of evaluation data showing the impact of the campaign
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      NewsWatercress extract ‘could be used to treat eczema’
Study findings indicate major potential new usage for the crop
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      NewsLidl outlines £30bn investment in British farming
Discounter also announces move to 100 per cent LEAF Marque certification on British fresh produce
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      NewsFyffes launches innovative carbon literacy programme
Initiative aims to engage young people in sustainability and climate awareness
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      NewsProduce industry urged to seize health opportunity
IFPA CEO Cathy Burns issues clarion call and outlines organisation’s key advocacy role
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      NewsBurgess brothers sell family business in MBO
Vegetable supplier has been run by the Burgess family since 1898
 

