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NewsSpikings takes COO and commercial role at three ag-tech businesses
Former Keelings, Greenvale and Greenyard exec will help accelerate the firms’ growth
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NewsCo-op members vote in favour of ceasing trade with Israel
An advisory motion to remove Israeli produce from shelves has passed at the retailer’s AGM with three quarters of members in favour
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NewsUK and EU agree major agri-food deal
Removal of checks on fresh produce and plant health certificates among the detail now released under new ‘sanitary and phytosanitary zone’ and major realignment of food safety standards
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NewsUK fruit and veg consumption remains flat
New government figures on key health indicators show a third of adults manage to reach their five-a-day fruit and veg target
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NewsNFU and rural groups call for protection of farming budget
Warning comes in the wake of ongoing dry weather affecting food production
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NewsDP World issues carbon inset certificates in sustainability drive
Produce companies such as Fyffes are among those taking part in the programme
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NewsSpain Food Nation summit returns with expanded focus
Event sees special focus on the foodservice sector as it highlights the role of Spanish food in the UK
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NewsEfra committee calls for IHT reform delay
MPs are critical of government’s behaviour through a series of controversial decisions
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NewsWRAP names Catherine David as new CEO
Current director for behavioural change takes over from Harriet Lamb
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NewsBakkavor and Greencore agree terms of takeover
Unions express concern over staff cuts and competition following £1.2bn deal
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NewsWaitrose launches double-sized British King Strawberries
Each berry in the new line can weigh up to 90g
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NewsUK faces medium risk of summer drought
Driest start to spring since 1956 has prompted a meeting of the National Drought Group as salad and veg growers face increased irrigation costs
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NewsTerry Jones to step down as NFU director general
Tom Bradshaw pays tribute to ‘superb’ and ’inspirational’ leader
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NewsBakkavor takeover by Greencore delayed
Major buyout of food-to-go and prepped salad firm Bakkavor delayed as companies assess terms and conditions
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NewsAsda trials nudge shoppers towards healthier eating
Trials include several initiatives aimed at boosting fruit and veg consumption
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NewsMorrisons names ex-Lidl director as new marketing boss
All change among retailer marketing and commercial top jobs as Morrisons replaces poached Rachel Eyre, who departs for Asda, with Claire Farrant
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NewsSFI scheme reopened to thousands of farmers
Move follows the threat of legal action from the NFU
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NewsPlanet Farms gains first UK listing in Waitrose
Vertical farmer has major plans for UK expansion
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CommentBig bread deal could offer opportunity for fresh produce
Beanstalk Global’s Max MacGillivray says declining bread consumption is leaving an opening for fresh, healthy foods
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NewsEx-Total Produce boss Denis Punter joins SoilPoint
Punter takes on the role of non-exec chair at ambitious soil-solutions outfit