All United Kingdom articles
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NewsRobots help Scottish berry growers combat mildew disease
Angus Soft Fruits deployed Thorvald robots using UV-C light treatment to control powdery mildew during Scotland’s exceptionally hot summer, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional fungicides while protecting crop quality and boosting yields
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NewsHeston Blumenthal unveils new menu for those using weight loss drugs
Move signals how foodservice and hospitality could adapt to rapid uptake of appetite suppressant jabs such as Mounjaro, as major tipping point in food consumption trends begins to take hold
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NewsPhoto report: For the love of a market
A new photography exhibition opens at New Covent Garden Market this week with work by photographer Clive Boursnell that recognises his lifetime’s dedication to capturing the essence and character of the market and its characters
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NewsCoveris partners with Tipa for UK compostable produce labels
Coveris and Tipa Compostable Packaging have formed an exclusive partnership to manufacture and market compostable labels for fresh produce in the UK, responding to increasing market demand and tightening regulatory requirements for produce sticker compostability
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NewsNIAB research advances precision orchard management
OrchardQuant 3D system allows accurate 3D mapping of apple and pear orchards, helping growers maximise production and adapt to climate change
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NewsTortilla toasts National Guacamole Day with guac giveaway
Mexican avocados take centre stage as key ingredient in restaurant’s signature topping
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NewsOFC launches 2026 Scholar Programme
There have been changes to the application process for this year
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NewsBiobest launches Entomatic Handheld precision dispenser
New dispenser engineered for precision, speed, and user comfort
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NewsConsumers seek value as Tesco strengthens share
Worldpanel by Numerator analysis also shows growth in own-label sales
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NewsUK biosecurity ’at risk’ over flawed border approach, Efra warns
Committee outlines a litany of concerns that are damaging for UK horticulture and agriculture
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NewsHigh court overturns tomatillo polytunnel permission
Grower blocked from diversifying into exotic Mexican salad veg after neighbour takes fight to High Court to overturn tunnel installation
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NewsWaitrose outperforms market despite losses at John Lewis parent group
Premium retailer saw a six per cent increase in sales in the first half of 2025 as new MD and former Tesco exec Tom Denyard takes the reins
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NewsAldi outlines £1.6bn UK expansion plan
Programme of stores openings will further boost the discounter’s rising share
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NewsAgroforestry offers new crops and climate resilience
Persimmon, olives and walnuts among potential new tree crops discussed at this year’s Agroforestry Show alongside the benefits of trees for drought resilience
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NewsDP World opens driver welfare facility at Southampton
New facility is modelled on similar site at London Gateway
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NewsBerryWorld packing change unlocks surplus soft fruit for FareShare
Change to the packing process at Emery Soft Fruits has allowed significant volumes of berries to be rescued in Hampshire and could be replicated by other BerryWorld UK growers
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NewsMcCain hits three million meal FareShare milestone
Frozen potato specialist has been making regular donations since 2013
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NewsAldi outlines £300mn spend on price cuts this year
Discounter says fruit and veg have been key categories in its promotional strategy
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NewsBeans campaign wins £1.4m in lottery funding
The collaboration between Veg Power, The Food Foundation, Ark Agency and local authorities is aiming for more sales, promotion and education around beans as a healthy food that can help cut dietary emissions
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FeaturesSormac sees dynamism in UK and Ireland
Machinery manufacturer Sormac says UK and Irish companies are continuing to invest strategically, with automation and efficiency seen as vital tools to manage today’s big challenges