All articles by Nina Pullman – Page 2
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NewsFrom wellbeing to tech: Meet the pioneer employers
The Summer Berry Company was named one of the UK’s top 500 employers in 2025, while G’s is making waves with new initiatives to attract young people
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NewsMajor glasshouse development wins planning consent
The £150mn Rivenhall Greenhouse project has received the go-ahead from council planners and is described as a blueprint for future glasshouses to be co-located with complementary industrial sites
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NewsFischer Farms partners with City Harvest
First donation from vertical farming agri-tech company has led to 1.3 tonnes of surplus leafy greens and herbs distributed to charities across London
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PodcastsPrice wars and production costs
In the latest Fresh Produce Journal Podcast, Nina Pullman is joined by Michael Barker to debate the pros and cons of the Easter price battle on British veg, and Nina visits tomato producer FlavourFresh
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NewsM&S, Ocado and Isle of Wight Tomatoes launch co-branded range
Exclusive varieties and upgraded packaging are part of a new season summer range of tomatoes and peppers with a focus on flavour and discovery
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NewsEating more fruit and veg could cut household food bills
Increasing intake of fruit and veg to five-a-day while cutting back on meat and confectionery could help Brits save £550 a year, new research has found
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News‘Peel or no peel’: Influencers help McCain to educate around regen
Potato brand is releasing a spoof on a popular TV quiz show to help raise awareness of regenerative farming
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NewsHort left out of energy exemption list as government says it’s ‘watching closely’
Fresh produce businesses will be left to face soaring energy costs alone after further expansion to industrial protection scheme excludes sector
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NewsM&S drops prices on 19 veg lines to attract families
Premium retailer has placed 22 lines including brassicas, garlic, courgettes and leeks into either its value or ‘dropped and locked’ ranges and lowered some prices in a bid to entice more family shoppers and double its food business
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NewsCavolo Nero sales up 17 per cent as fibre trend takes off
Sales of popular black kale are up as consumers responds to social media trend to increase fibre intake as a way to improve gut health and manage weight
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NewsPut procurement and planning on local election agenda, NFU urges
Farming union is asking local council candidates for the May elections to support British growers and farmers by campaigning to increase public procurement or planning reforms
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NewsThe Watercress Company aims to raise £10k for local charity
Tours and tastings will add a farm angle to community watercress festival that helps raise funds for local charity supporting young people with cancer
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NewsUnilever merges food business with McCormick
Merger will create ‘scaled, global powerhouse of flavour’ with revenues of $20 billion and portfolio of household food brands with vast produce buying power
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NewsEaster 4p veg deals criticised as growers face sharp cost increases
Retailer promotions will ‘warp’ price of food in consumer minds, say growers, who face millions in additional standing charges as of today
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NewsDefra awards councils £155k to improve public procurement
Five English councils have been awarded government grant funding to increase the health, sustainability and local sourcing of food buying, with an emphasis on fruit, veg and pulses
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NewsAldi joins Easter price war with 4p veg lines
Aldi cuts Easter veg to 4p for key roasting lines and reduces price of roast dinner to under £2 per person
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NewsEaster buoys sales but Middle East war set to reduce spend
Retail sales have risen ahead of the key trading period over Easter, but analysts predict shoppers will cut back when faced with rising prices
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NewsAli Capper appointed chair of British Berry Growers
Capper will step down from British Apples and Pears to take over leadership of berry trade body, following retirement of Nick Marston
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NewsFood redistribution rates drop slightly
Food redistribution is increasing as demand continues to grow, with storage facilities and untapped surplus from farms identified as areas of potential growth, according to new Wrap figures
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NewsBerryWorld signs up padel’s world number one
Supplier announces Delfi Brea as company’s brand ambassador for 2026, part of a strategy to connect with health-conscious consumers