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Important developments in the UK’s food retail arena, with a focus on fresh produce procurement, distribution, marketing, merchandising, and new product development.

The partnership aims to encourage the nation to enjoy a healthy lifestyle through sport and a balanced diet

Albert Bartlett and Andy Murray announce long-term partnership

2025-07-30T17:00:00+01:00By

Tennis legend will urge Brits to “bring out their best side”, starting with brand campaign showcasing ease of use and quality of Albert Bartlett potatoes

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Bumper crop for British blueberries

2025-07-30T16:08:00+01:00By

Blueberry growers are expecting a 25 increase in sales after strong consumer awareness and a bumper crop, as investment in automation and varietal development drives industry forward

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OSY Group partners with Sharpak to extend soft fruit shelf-life

2025-07-29T08:45:00+01:00By

Food tech specialist OSY Group has announced a commercial partnership with packaging manufacturer Sharpak Aylesham to extend the shelf-life of soft fruits sold through UK supermarkets using innovative antimicrobial coating technology

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Tesco revamps 5-a-day campaign to boost fruit and veg sales

2025-07-24T14:53:00+01:00By

The UK’s largest food retailer unveils new initiative that rewards customers with Clubcard points for purchasing fresh produce, as it aims to address declining fruit and vegetable consumption nationwide

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Blueberry supplier Family Tree Farms expands EU and UK sales teams

2025-07-24T11:31:00+01:00By

Both Carla San Martin Burneo and Chris Taylor bring extensive experience in soft fruit sales as producer continues to supply top European retailers with premium blueberries

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Norfolk grower gets 70 per cent of profit from PYO

2025-07-23T09:00:00+01:00By

Berry and asparagus producer in Norfolk says majority of profit comes from PYO crops due to no labour input costs

Food prices are now the top concern for UK shoppers, according to the latest IGD Viewpoint report

UK food inflation to peak at 5.1 per cent in 2025, IGD warns

2025-07-22T15:41:00+01:00By

Retail food inflation expected to outpace general inflation, averaging four per cent in 2025, up from previous forecast of 3.4 per cent

Two-thirds of households are very concerned about the cost of food

Rising grocery price inflation worries shoppers

2025-07-22T14:56:00+01:00By

Worldpanel figures show grocery price inflation at its highest level in 18 months

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Primary schoolchildren move into fresh produce supply

2025-07-22T14:46:00+01:00By

Pupils at a Hampshire school are selling fruit and veg from their allotment to local restaurants and shops

The report urges importers to prepare for increasingly frequent extreme weather events in supply regions

Food security report exposes climate change risks for UK importers

2025-07-22T12:26:00+01:00By

Study urges suppliers to take action to avoid empty shelves, with half of UK fruit and veg imports facing severe climate threats by 2050

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Money is particularly tight for some households right now

Low-income households ‘hardest hit by fall in spending power’

2025-07-21T13:45:00+01:00By

Rising cost of food, fuel and utilities leaves lowest-earning group with cash shortfall

The planters are being donated to schools

Tesco’s free planters help kids learn about fruit and veg

2025-07-21T13:31:00+01:00By

Initiative is aimed at both improving health and making better use of soft plastic recycling

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New mushroom farm opens on distribution site

2025-07-18T16:13:00+01:00By

The seven-tonne capacity farm is set to open under new partnership between mushroom producer Urban Farm-It and logistics provider Oakland International

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M&S launches seedless lemons

2025-07-18T15:41:00+01:00By

The launch in 200 M&S Food stores comes after a successful rollout in the retailer’s Food Halls and aims to remove consumer annoyance with lemon pips

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Melon Mania takes hold at M&S once again

2025-07-17T16:12:00+01:00By

Retailer introduces two new varieties for the summer season