All United Kingdom articles
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NewsFlorette launches ‘Essentials’ value tier
First two iceberg lettuce SKUs land in mid-May, with range aimed at shoppers on tighter grocery budgets
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NewsNFU urges newly elected councillors to back British farming
Planning, rural crime, rural connectivity and food procurement pinpointed as key areas where local government support would be most impactful
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NewsInnovation helping hospitality supply face current pressures
Geopolitical tensions, energy and labour costs are reshaping catering and hospitality supply, and bringing new opportunities, according to Fresh Direct’s Summer Market Review
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NewsScotland drives surge in UK organic farmland
The amount of land dedicated to organic farming in the UK has reached its highest figure in more than a decade, but England and Wales are lagging behind Scotland
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NewsTurkish cherry volumes set to recover
This season, Turkish cherry volumes are expected to bounce back in a big way after last year’s frost-bitten campaign
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NewsComment: The £74 banana is a good look for fresh produce
A new campaign designed to expose over-priced cosmetics offers plenty of hope for the fruit and veg business
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NewsCampaigners raise funds to save ‘mother of all Bramleys’
The future of the original Bramley tree is at risk as the Nottinghamshire cottage where it grows has been put up for sale
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NewsPort of Dover wins new ranking on BRCGS storage and distribution standard
The Port of Dover Cargo has been awarded a Grade A for its renewed BRCGS global standard for storage and distribution after continual improvement to its quality management and infrastructure
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NewsWaitrose and Worldwide Fruit celebrate two decades of Jazz apples
Partners underline commitment to British growers with special promotional campaign to mark variety’s 20 years in UK
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FeaturesGreosn: the fresh produce investment firm driving sustainability at speed
Fred Searle speaks to CEO Matt Jarrett about the fast-rising company’s 10‑year plan to “future‑proof British farming and build long‑term resilience”
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NewsPink Lady collaborates with Dash Water to reach new shoppers
New apple-flavoured sparkling water will launch at Tesco in June, reflecting “wider opportunities” for premium produce to diversify through brand collaborations
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NewsSuppliers urged to prepare for SPS changes
Produce businesses are encouraged to sign up for Defra email alerts and engage with trade bodies ahead of new guidance expected to be released this month
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NewsBlue Skies receives King’s Award for Enterprise
Prepped fruit specialist recognised for commitment to sustainable business in prestigious royal honours list
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NewsUK berry growers hit by Gulf disruption
British Berry Growers says it’s important the pressures facing producers are recognised across the supply chain, as the cost of production soars
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NewsSerbia’s blueberry sector holds its course
Serbian blueberry exporters have reason for optimism, says Pureberry director Radoje Đoković, with the outlook for the season looking encouraging
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NewsAldi expects 20 per cent UK blackberry sales uplift
Sweeter varieties are driving demand among UK blackberry consumers as Aldi prepares to launch 100 per cent British range with suppliers including Driscoll’s
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NewsJuice brand spends six figures on first campaign
Juice brand Daily Dose, which buys surplus produce from UK farms, has launched its first advertising campaign across out-of-home, digital and in Waitrose stores as it looks to raise UK brand awareness
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NewsRise in weight loss drug use raises concerns
Growing use of GLP-1 weight loss medication in the UK is spurring questions about the risk of increasing health inequities and longer term dangers
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Comment‘Senior talent must adapt to new realities of fresh produce job market’
A number of jobless directors are searching for their next challenge following some high-profile mergers and restructures in the sector, but the job market they’re entering isn’t the same one they left
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Features‘Switching from plastic to paper packaging can improve shelf life in certain products’
Jeremy Sharp, projects and commercial manager at Produce Packaging, discusses the benefits of carton board and the firm’s recent advances in berry packaging