All Local Sourcing articles – Page 12
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‘World’s largest’ vertical farm opens in Norfolk
Fischer Farms’ new vertical farm is expected to yield 250 times more leafy greens than conventional farming
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British Berry Growers launches lobby group
Grower association appoints new board to push government on sustainable action to secure future for British berries
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Global Berry Congress: tough road ahead for berry suppliers
Expert speakers predict higher costs and a higher bar in terms of quality for the soft fruit sector during the leading annual event for the international berry business
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Fresh Direct cuts plastic waste
Foodservice supplier switches to new paper berry packs to cut 50 tonnes of plastic waste each year
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Regional supply key to German apple market growth
As a new season brings better prices and more stable supply, members of the Landgard cooperative report strong demand for homegrown fruit
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In search of new South African brands
South African retailer Woolworths says there has been an ”exceptional” consumer response to its Flavourburst nectarine brand
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Retailers back King’s project
Food industry firms have joined forces to support King Charles’ Coronation Food Project to distribute more surplus food to charity
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Consumers keen on Polish blueberries
Dominika Kozarzewska of Polskie Jagody gives Fruitnet the lowdown on the Polish blueberry business as 2023 draws to a close
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Fresh Produce India returns to Mumbai
India’s premier fresh produce event is back in person in 2024, taking place on 21 March at the Trident Nariman Point Hotel
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#GetFairAboutFarming petition hits 75,000
Over 75,000 shoppers sign petition urging the ‘Big Six’ supermarkets to treat UK farmers more fairly, yet retail chiefs stay silent
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Berry grower retail relations sour
British Berry Growers survey reveals that 80 per cent of growers feel they ’no longer have a partnership’ with UK supermarkets
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‘Organic ag must be mainstreamed’
Soil Association outlines ‘Organic For All’ vision at this year’s Organic Trade Conference
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Lords calls for urgent UK hort strategy
The future of the UK horticulture sector looks bleak without urgent steps to safeguard its future, says new House of Lords report
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Govt rejects EFRA calls for rural mental health help
Westminster has rejected EFRA’s calls for targeted action to safeguard mental health needs of England’s rural communities
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MP calls for Food Resilience Committee
New joined-up political thinking urgently needed to meet food challenges ahead, says Caroline Lucas MP
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Farm Fresh Revolution named national winner
Love British Food names Staffordshire food charity Farm Fresh Revolution as national community competition winner
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Superplum launches traceability system
Indian start-up says its new system offers consumers “unmatched” level of transparency and direct engagement with farmers who grow their fruits
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Haskelberg and IG Deccan boost partnership
Leading nurseries sign second agreement to accelerate avocado propagation in India