All United Kingdom articles – Page 15
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NewsFestival of Fresh 2025 attracts top retail buyers
A number of Britain’s biggest grocers will be at FPJ’s summer festival on 5 June for a day of top-level networking, insightful interviews and festival fun
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NewsNew direct air link set to boost Ugandan exports to UK
Ugandan Airlines route furthers country’s export push as growers level up to access international markets
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NewsFarming shows ‘drive surge in demand for British produce’
Waitrose reports jump in sales and searches for British-produced food
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NewsTesco slashes price of strawberries to shift glut
Retailer said it’s expecting to sell 25 per cent more strawberries than last year after warm spring brings crop on
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NewsPrepared salad and fruit sales surge due to warm spring
Convenience fruit and salad sales have spiked as consumers celebrate warm spring while inflation of 4.1 per cent is ‘new territory’ for 2025
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VideoVideo: Driscoll’s eyes UK growth through new R&D centre
Global R&D head Scott Komar and European MD Wyard Stomp talk to Fruitnet at the opening of Europe’s largest dedicated berry development facility
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PodcastsFruitnet Presents: How to square the sustainability circle?
Key players from production, packaging and labelling discuss opportunities and challenges presented by today’s need for environmental sustainability
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NewsPotato grower fined £20k is a ‘warning for industry’
A farming partnership has been fined £20k after an employee trapped their leg in a harvester machine, as watchdog warns it will not hesitate to take action
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NewsSuppliers asked for feedback on GCA
Retail suppliers are being asked to share anonymous views on how the watchdog Groceries Code Adjudicator is performing its role of monitoring retailer behaviour
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NewsM&S extends Tenderstem season as Plan A bears fruit
Premium retailer has worked with growers to extend British veg season using polytunnels and is trialling precision pollination to boost strawberry yields
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FeaturesLocal focus for Belgian suppliers
Global instability is encouraging Belgian suppliers to stay close to home when it comes to strawberry and tomato exports, with the UK remaining a key destination despite the post-Brexit uncertainty
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NewsSinclair’s home compostable label up for sustainability award
T55 label has been shortlisted for The Grocer Gold Awards 2025
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NewsNorthern Polytunnels launches ‘strongest single-span tunnel yet’
New line is the first time the single-span range can be fully configured and ordered online
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NewsAlistair Mackintosh named chair of AFS board of directors
Appointment represents first time a farmer has been appointed as chair of Red Tractor operator
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AnalysisEU-UK deal “hopeful” sign for trade
Reduced border checks would be welcomed by Belgian exporters during an important period for tomatoes, peppers and aubergines
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NewsBarnes unveiled as new director at Growing Kent & Medway
Regional programme helps boost innovation for the horticulture industry
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NewsTesco unveils watermelon pizza kit
Innovation is aimed at helping kids keep hydrated and eat healthier
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NewsGolden Kings potatoes set sights on foodservice success
All-rounder potato brand from Greenvale connects with influential chefs and food writers by hosting five-course meal at London’s Sky Garden
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NewsSlight increase in Spain’s European exports
Volume of fresh produce exports to Europe climbed 1 per cent in the first quarter, with value rising 9 per cent
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NewsHeartwarming Chinese photo wins top prize at World Food Photography Awards
Picture by Chinese photographer Xiaoling Li is the overall winner, while veteran NCGM photographer takes home Outstanding Achievement Award