All United Kingdom articles
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NewsMonaghan uses dull weather to push Vit-D mushrooms
Monaghan is promoting its UV-enhanced mushrooms to sun-starved Scots after weeks of dull weather as it celebrates 25 years of supply into Asda
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NewsProduce prices ‘will rise’ due to Middle East conflict
Wholesalers are reporting shortages of Israeli produce and warn ‘extreme costs’ will be passed on, as inflation is expected to hit homegrown salad veg and retail food prices within six weeks
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NewsSyngenta invests £100m in UK crop protection research hub
The new biotech and research centre will bring together 300 scientists working with cutting-edge AI technology to fast-track new crop protection products
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AnalysisIs the UK grape market heading from feast to famine?
Analysis from UK fruit importer Richard Hochfeld predicts a switch from a demand-driven to a supply-driven market in the UK around week 16
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NewsNew salad farm to set up 1.1km underground
A new project will explore the potential for underground food production in a working deep sea salt mine off the coast of north east England
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NewsUncovering horticultural history ‘could rescue plants of the future’
University of Nottingham project looks to the past to find modern plant propagation solutions
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NewsLabour MP calls for debate on farmer co-ops
A ’co-op shaped food system’ can help keep costs down and strengthen food security, according to Labour MP calling for new debate on how to expand agricultural co-ops in the UK
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NewsBrakes takes its chefs and sister companies on the road
Fresh Direct and Country Choice will join parent company Brakes and a raft of development chefs at a series of ‘food expos’ this summer as the foodservice giant takes to the road
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NewsNationwide Produce acquires EuroFresh Evesham
Acquisition comes as Nationwide continues to expand
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NewsBerry business faces up to new challenges as growth continues
Investment in varieties, segmentation, marketing and technology will help build more profitable berry business, delegates heard at Fruitnet Berry Congress
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NewsMartin Emmett re-elected as NFU Hort chair
Three key re-appointments to the NFU’s Horticulture and Potatoes Board have been confirmed after voting today
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NewsFarmer-led vining pea density trials to begin
Fen Peas, PGRO and Dyson initiative aims to reassess optimum plant densities
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NewsFarmers and NGOs call for level playing field on imports
NFU, WWF and RSPCA say the government must live up to its manifesto commitments
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CommentBerry supply chain collaboration ‘essential’ amid significant cost pressures
Nick Marston, chairman of British Berry Growers, shares his thoughts on the impact of the Middle East conflict as the peak UK berry season approaches
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NewsBerryWorld launches health-focused campaign for berry category
Leading berry supplier BerryWorld is launching a major health-focused campaign to educate consumers about the nutritional benefits of berries. The initiative, previewed at Fruit Logistica and supported by new consumer research, targets key wellness trends including immunity, gut health and weight management throughout 2026
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NewsLand Use Framework published with promise to prioritise food production
Defra’s much-anticipated report outlines long-term goals for 2030 and 2050
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FeaturesFrench stonefruit suppliers face steep challenges
Apricot growers in France are struggling to make a profit, according to Serge Mouneyrac of Mouneyrac Frères, while cherry production requires substantial investments to protect the crop
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NewsMiddle East conflict threatens apple and pear growers
War will drive up costs even further for growers who already face heavy administrative burden and labour shortage, says industry body
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NewsScaling sustainable farming ‘would prevent £150bn hit to economy by 2050’
New McCain-backed report says more UK government support would be transformative
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CommentFood industry ‘must move beyond simply reporting carbon emissions’
Richard Bonn, co-founder of Aethr Associates, argues new approach is needed to unlock true value of decarbonisation