All Countries articles – Page 30
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NewsGrower and retailer challenges in Lords spotlight
House of Lords inquiry into horticulture continues with evidence from several leading industry figures
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NewsGinsters puts the focus on locally grown veg
Baked snack brand wants to help consumers learn about veg production
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NewsAsda starts LEAF Marque rollout
Move is part of supermarket’s long-term sustainability strategy
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NewsCo-op announces member-only discounts
C-store chain outlines ambition to gain a million new members in five years
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NewsUK is hotbed for agritech investment
New report points to explosion of investment in indoor farming in the UK
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NewsRainfall ‘impacting potato herbicide plans’
Corteva Agriscience says growers need to keep a close eye on weed control
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NewsUganda's avocado ambitions
Fred Searle travels to the East African nation as it begins to export Hass for the very first time. The aim: to establish the country as a trusted supplier and help lift small-scale farmers out of poverty
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NewsWhere next for Belgian horticultural research?
Located in Flanders, Belgium’s vegetable heartland, the Research Station for Vegetable Production has 60 years’ experience in translating academic research into practical knowledge for greenhouse and open-field growers. Fred Searle speaks to its director Els Berckmoes about the challenges for producers and what the non-profit is doing to help
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NewsCould Britain learn from Belgium's auction system?
Severe shortages in fresh produce have refocused attention on the pitfalls of UK supermarkets’ preference for seasonal contracts. Fred Searle travels to Belgium to see how the country’s fruit and vegetable auctions do things differently
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NewsProfits take a hit despite sales rise at Tesco
Supermarket says it has been investing in the customer offer during tough year for shoppers
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NewsFestival of Fresh unveils top-class agenda
Leading fresh produce event takes place on 21 June at AM Fresh’s site in Alconbury Weald
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NewsTesco to hold 1,000 prices
A range of everyday products are included in the supermarket’s latest commitment
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NewsApples hit by cost-of-production crisis
British growers are losing money as returns fail to keep up with cost increases
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NewsCustard apple ‘among climate change solutions’ in Africa
Researchers identify numerous ‘forgotten’ fruit and veg that could support food security in future
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Defra unveils draft border plan
Long-awaited Targeted Operating Model is now open for industry feedback
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NewsCost control boosts Co-op accounts
C-store specialist reports encouraging set of figures for 2022
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NewsTesco goes peat-free on bedding plants
Supplier Bridge Farm Horticulture is using wood fibre and natural by-products to replace peat
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NewsAHDB achieves cost reduction target
Levy body announces total saving of £8.5m, as Horticulture and Potatoes sectors are wound down