All articles by Kristian Bayford
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NewsNorth Carolina eyes sweet potato export growth in Europe
The North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission is ramping up production for the UK and other European markets for 2025
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FeaturesThe Place to go for frozen fruit
As demand for frozen fruit grows, Kristian Bayford hears how Place UK has embraced innovation during its 70 years in business to stay ahead of the curve and maximise product quality
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NewsAldi donates thousands of Christmas lunches to low-income areas
Discounter is donating meals through its partnership with surplus food redistributor Company Shop Group
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NewsDP World cuts carbon emissions thanks to rail freight boost
Logistics company has been incentivising companies to move containers by rail rather than road from DP World Southampton
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NewsAldi launches donation drive as food banks face ‘tough Christmas’
Discounter says around 80 per cent of food banks are reporting an increase in demand as Christmas approaches
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NewsFarmers prepare for mass rally against farm inheritance tax changes
Thousands of farmers are expected to take part in event starting opposite Downing Street on 19 November
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NewsLand Alive launches £5,000 prize fund at new regenerative farming event
The sustainable food exhibition is set to take place on 22-23 November in Somerset
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NewsAldi to open 11 new stores before Christmas
Expansion will see the discounter open new stores in West Sussex, Hampshire and Greater London, among other locations
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NewsFieldwork Robotics partners with Burro to take raspberry robot to next level
Fieldwork says the interoperability of its technology is a big advantage to growers
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NewsG’s chairman announced as keynote speaker for City Food & Drink Lecture
John Shropshire OBE will address key players in UK food and farming at London’s Guildhall on 11 March 2025
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NewsDel Monte launches range of dried fruit snacks
New apple crisps and sticks will be rolled out at self-checkouts in Tesco and Morrisons stores
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NewsLondon Zoo animals join 50th anniversary celebrations of New Covent Garden Market
Zoo animals enjoyed a celebratory breakfast of fresh veg to mark the market’s 50th anniversary
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NewsSainsbury’s launches salad range from vertical farm GrowUp
Unbeleafable leaves are grown and packed in a controlled environment at GrowUp’s vertical farm in Kent
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NewsIGD report outlines how UK food sector can hit net-zero targets by 2050
Research provides framework for food sector to reduce agricultural emissions by 70 per cent
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FeaturesThe succession dilemma
With dwindling engagement from younger generations, the issues of succession planning and recruitment have become more pressing than ever on UK fruit and vegetable farms
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NewsAHDB says Labour Budget highlights importance of farming succession
Levy board has outlined how changes in inheritance tax, direct payments and the farming budget could impact the sector
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NewsOcado Group appoints technology leader Adam Warby as new Chair
Ocado CEO Tim Steiner describes Warby’s appointment as an “important moment” in the company’s development
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NewsFarmers urge banks to prioritise support for nature and the climate
Soil Association survey included responses from over 100 UK farmers
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NewsFarming industry dismay at new Labour Budget
NFU slams the Budget for threatening family farms and making food production more expensive
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NewsBranston donates defibrillators to Lincolnshire businesses
The latest donations are part of Branston’s ongoing support of local communities