All United Kingdom articles – Page 125
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ArticleHalf of supermarket apples imported – even during British season
Almost 50% of apple packs on UK supermarket shelves in October and early November were imported, according to surprising new research
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ArticleAsda to open 300 Express stores by 2026
Asda says move is still part of long-term plan to become UK’s second-largest retailer
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ArticleTenderstem urges shoppers to ‘break up with Brussels’
Campaign headed by Mel Schilling from Married at First Sight encourages consumers to “break up” with traditions and choose Tenderstem over sprouts this Christmas
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ArticleDecember set for record grocery sales
December grocery sales on course to beat £12-billion mark for first time, says Kantar
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ArticleRemembering watercress pioneer Charles Barter
Obituary: Charles Barter, a leading figure within the British watercress industry, has died suddenly after a short illness
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ArticleSainsbury’s invests a further £50m in holding prices
Supermarket says move enables it to offer an affordable Christmas dinner
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ArticleBASF fast-tracks rugose-resistant tomatoes
Devastating tomato virus sparks urgent calls for resistant varieties, with breeder anticipating strong demand for new round cultivar
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ArticleOrganic frustration over ELMS update delay
Soil Association says farmers are lacking details on support for nature-friendly production
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ArticleBright start for Kissabel in UK
Red-fleshed apple range receives positive feedback in consumer tastings as Worldwide Fruit spearheads marketing push
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ArticleWrap urges increased collaboration and action on climate
The climate action group is calling on more businesses in the UK to take immediate action on climate change, including efforts on food waste and plastic packaging
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ArticleTesco launches platform for inter-supplier trade
Tesco Exchange offers suppliers the chance to trade surplus stock among themselves
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ArticleMcCain invests £2.5m in optical sorter
New Haith-installed system at Montrose will sort and grade seed potatoes
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ArticlePuffin secures UK GI for Welsh leeks
Puffin’s Blas Y Tir branded Welsh leeks will now carry the UK GI logo giving consumers a guarantee of their quality and provenance
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Article‘New approach needed to save nation’s food supply’
Comment: Safeguarding the UK’s fresh produce and horticultural sectors must be a government priority
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ArticleHome-grown food ‘integral to national security’, says former MI5 chief
Former MI5 director general tells NFU lecture that domestic production is integral to national security
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ArticleCentral Co-op rewards member loyalty with payout
Central Co-op splits £654,000 between members in latest ‘share of the profits’ payout
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ArticleDP World links UK logistics hubs
DP World launches new train service connecting London Gateway and Southampton logistics hubs
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ArticleCarrots fit for a King
British-grown produce plays starring role in King Charles III’s first state banquet
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ArticleIndustry unites to protect seasonal worker welfare
Roundtable meeting addresses seasonal labour challenges following difficult year for recruitment and worker welfare
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Article2023 could be ‘watershed moment’ for produce
Comment: Following a turbulent year defined by climate change, rampant inflation and political uncertainty, Britain’s fresh produce industry is at a crossroads and looks set for further upheaval