All United Kingdom articles
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NewsNew school dinner rules bring compulsory fruit and veg
School menus must also contain lentils and chickpeas once a week, while deep fried food and ice cream is banned
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NewsNew project to bring precision pollination to more fruit crops
New research backed by Defra hoped to boost insights for growers and breeders into optimal pollination methods
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NewsTesco offers free fruit and veg pop-up for Londoners
Retailer’s pick’n’mix Southbank activation to give away 5,000 portions of fruit and veg, celebrating third year of Tesco’s Free Fruit & Veg for Schools programme
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NewsZespri funds research into natural defence against kiwifruit disease
As chemicals lose effectiveness against PsaV, which threatens kiwifruit around the world, scientists aim to find a more natural solution
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NewsWorldwide Fruit launches new ethical and environmental scheme
UK supplier says enhanced programme goes beyond conventional sourcing compliance in high-risk regions
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NewsUnderstanding of regen struggles to keep pace with enthusiasm
Research suggests urgent need to clearly define and explain regenerative agriculture amid new definitions and confusion with organic
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NewsZero tariff on California prunes continues to offer opportunities in UK
Industry board highlight prune potential to help UK retailers respond to consumer demand for value, convenience and health credentials
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NewsJames Hutton institute joins international crop genetics network
The IPPGN researches genetics that enhance crop resilience against climate change, pests and disease
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NewsMinisters urged to cut UK reliance on synthetic fertiliser
As imports leave UK vulnerable to price and supply shocks, Government urged to support farmers using peas and beans as natural fertiliser to cut pollution
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NewsHeatwaves bring early pumpkins but quality remains strong
Early ripening raises questions around Halloween supply, but hot weather also brings benefits
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NewsTime to act on UK food security, says NFU
On Back British Farming Day, the NFU calls on the government to set ambitious targets for domestic food production and reverse a 30-year trend of decline
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NewsLangmead Herbs acquires R&G Fresh
The acquisition strengthens Langmead’s position across the fresh herb supply chain Source: Langmead Herbs UK herb producer Langmead Herbs has acquired specialist fresh-cut herbs company R&G Fresh for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition brings together two family-owned businesses and strengthens Langmead’s position across the fresh herb ...
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NewsOddbox celebrates 10 years of rescuing wonky veg
Since being founded in 2016, the company has delivered over 11.6 million boxes and rescued 6.5 million kilograms of wonky fruit and veg
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FeaturesWhatever happened to those vertical strawberry farms?
Netherlands-based group Smartkas outlines plan to launch new venture and investment vehicle after protracted legal battle
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NewsM&S unveil colourful and unusual fruit and veg range
Latest selection includes unusual grapes, pink raspberries and purple vegetables
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Comment‘Overemphasis on local provenance is harming European apple consumption’
Blue Whale’s Marc Peyres argues for eating quality to be prioritised over provenance as apple consumption falls in European markets
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NewsBritish carrot growers facing losses of up to a third
Summer heatwaves place carrots and other root veg under pressure amid soaring irrigation costs
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NewsBloom Fresh beefs up executive leadership team to drive global growth
Fiachra Moloney takes on new role of director of growth and market development, while Jennifer Sanchez joins as CMO
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NewsM&S cuts price of organic food
Retailer to make organic produce more accessible as market grows 4.4 per cent each year
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NewsMorrisons offers 5p Disney-themed fruit for children
Retailer offers 95 per cent saving for children’s fruit as they return to school