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NewsTesco slashes price of strawberries to shift glut
Retailer said it’s expecting to sell 25 per cent more strawberries than last year after warm spring brings crop on
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NewsPrepared salad and fruit sales surge due to warm spring
Convenience fruit and salad sales have spiked as consumers celebrate warm spring while inflation of 4.1 per cent is ‘new territory’ for 2025
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NewsPotato grower fined £20k is a ‘warning for industry’
A farming partnership has been fined £20k after an employee trapped their leg in a harvester machine, as watchdog warns it will not hesitate to take action
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NewsNorthern Polytunnels launches ‘strongest single-span tunnel yet’
New line is the first time the single-span range can be fully configured and ordered online
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NewsAlistair Mackintosh named chair of AFS board of directors
Appointment represents first time a farmer has been appointed as chair of Red Tractor operator
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NewsBarnes unveiled as new director at Growing Kent & Medway
Regional programme helps boost innovation for the horticulture industry
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NewsTesco unveils watermelon pizza kit
Innovation is aimed at helping kids keep hydrated and eat healthier
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Comment‘Chaos set to ensue’ following government’s EU reset
Mike Parr, UK and Ireland CEO at PML Seafrigo, despairs at the government’s U-turn and fears for the implications on the supply chain
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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