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NewsNFU and Lord Rooker call for national biosecurity plan
Plant and animal disease threats are on the rise at a time when food security is a high priority
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NewsGreencore agrees deal to acquire Bakkavor
If approved, the deal would create a £4 billion convenience food supplier
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NewsTesco and Aldi vie for British apple sales crown as Asda improves
British Apples & Pears figures for the past six months reveal some impressive retailer performances
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NewsBartlett toasts Minecraft tieup with April Fool’s prank
Square potatoes – or ‘Bartlett Blocks’ – were described as extremely efficient to stack
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NewsPromotions in vogue as household budgets tighten
Kantar figures show supermarkets responding to budget pressure with more price cuts
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NewsZeichner faces Efra committee on key farming questions
The closure of the SFI to new applicants is among the topics up for scrutiny
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CommentMove to circular economy ‘boosts UK’s resilience’
Keith James, member of the Circular Economy Taskforce and head of public sector partnerships and policy and insights at WRAP, on why the organisation is backing the government’s circular economy plans
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NewsBrakes launches ‘biggest-ever’ cashback campaign to support indies
Initiative comes at a time when food businesses are under pressure from rising staff costs
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NewsNervous unions fire UK-US trade deal warning
Farmers and growers have voiced concerns over equivalent food standards
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NewsSaudi date-based soft drink set for UK debut
PIF-backed product is launching on various UK retail platforms in May
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NewsJazz Juniors launched in boost to both kids and growers
Fun-sized fruit are expected to be a big hit with children
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NewsBig businesses unite to launch sustainable farming pilot
Routes to Regen project aims to show how cross-sector support can boost regen ag
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CommentEnding of PO scheme ’harms British competitiveness’
Nick Marston, chairman of British Berry Growers, outlines serious concerns over Defra’s decision to end the Producer Organisation (PO) scheme
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NewsGovernment appoints food strategy advisory board
Defra has announced the aims of the new food strategy and the individuals who will help realise them
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NewsRichard Clark to retire as Branston commercial director
Long-serving executive steps down later this month
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NewsDefra publishes UK Pesticides National Action Plan
NFU welcomes publication of plan, but questions how it will be supported and delivered
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NewsGolden Kings potato campaign aims to challenge consumer habits
Initiative sets out to educate consumers on newer varieties
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NewsExpanded Lidl schools programme puts fruit and veg centre stage
Supermarket is investing in educating children about healthy fresh produce
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NewsUrban Farm-It’s Lion’s Mane mushrooms roar onto Sainsbury’s shelves
Kent-grown product is pitched as an ideal ingredient for plant-based cooking
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NewsARU to host Plant Empowerment’s first UK workshop
Two-day event will feature practical demonstrations and expert insights