All United Kingdom articles
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NewsA scary swap: Tesco to sell ‘monster’ swede for Halloween carving
Extra large ‘Monster Mash’ swede is being promoted ahead of Halloween in partnership with Scottish grower ESG Drysdale
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NewsSeasonal worker scheme updated to allow earlier re-entry
The change means workers will be able to transition between key crop harvests and provide greater flexibility to growers
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NewsBritish Butternut gets campaign push
Seasonal squash is being promoted thanks to a new partnership between Veg Power, Barfoots, Waitrose and Sakata
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NewsBranston boosts volume in Nemo roasting variety
Producer will supply Tesco with 87 per cent more of the fast-cooking roasting variety this season amid strong demand
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NewsVeg Power expands remit to include fruit
Partnership with British Apples & Pears supports Veg Power’s mission to get more children eating fruit and veg snacks more often
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NewsAldi launches new logo to help shoppers make healthier choices
‘Live Healthy’ mark will highlight items that contribute to a healthy, balanced diet as discounter reaffirms commitment to supporting nutrition
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NewsUK food ‘needs wartime transformation’
New report calls for radical transformation of food system, including producing more fruit and veg, to help farmers adapt to climate, preserve food security and tackle health crises
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NewsOnline sales return to Covid-era levels
Sales of online shopping at the supermarkets have risen by 12 per cent in the last four weeks, reaching highest share since March 2022
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NewsFruitnet Berry Congress returns to London
Leading global event for the berry business brings a broad array of supply chain partners – including retailers and suppliers – together for two days of talks, networking and study tours
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NewsCoveris wins packaging company of the year
Packaging specialist picked up four wins at the UK Packaging Awards 2025, including best new concept and a nod for COO Jo Ormrod as Woman of the Year
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NewsProduce shippers await net zero vote amid US threat
As geopolitical storm grows, fresh produce shippers watch for outcome of crucial meeting on sustainability framework that could reshape industry strategy for years to come
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NewsPoupart toasts 130 years in fresh produce
Long-standing UK importer says loyal partners, insistence on quality, and reliable service have been key to its success
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NewsSakata showcases Saiko Star tomato
Breeder says dual-resistance baby plum variety “hits the sweet spot” for growers and consumers
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NewsBranston hails apprentices’ career progression
Apprentices Sebastian Oles and Leanne Brown are strengthening the potato supplier in engineering and HR
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NewsBurgess brothers sell family business in MBO
Vegetable supplier has been run by the Burgess family since 1898
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NewsFruitist unveils Go Berry blueberry campaign
Premium supplier keen to open up new sales channels across Europe for its convenient snack pots
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NewsChambers on the hunt for new partner growers
Berry supplier wants to increase overseas grower base to meet rising demand from UK retailers
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NewsFyffes launches major new marketing push in Morrisons
‘Eat ‘em, Like ‘em, Love ‘em’ campaign aims to boost banana and pineapple sales
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NewsUK-led research could boost crops in food-insecure regions
Underutilised crops pigeon pea and Bambara groundnut are the focus of the projects