All United Kingdom articles – Page 17
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NewsNorfolk grower gets 70 per cent of profit from PYO
Berry and asparagus producer in Norfolk says majority of profit comes from PYO crops due to no labour input costs
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NewsBlackcurrant harvest begins two weeks early
Harvest begins on west side of the country for first time as climate resilient new varieties and allow crops to thrive despite scorching temperatures
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NewsUK food inflation to peak at 5.1 per cent in 2025, IGD warns
Retail food inflation expected to outpace general inflation, averaging four per cent in 2025, up from previous forecast of 3.4 per cent
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NewsRising grocery price inflation worries shoppers
Worldpanel figures show grocery price inflation at its highest level in 18 months
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NewsPrimary schoolchildren move into fresh produce supply
Pupils at a Hampshire school are selling fruit and veg from their allotment to local restaurants and shops
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FeaturesFlorette sticks to its fresh promise
The UK salad specialist’s “Guarantee of Freshness” speaks to the importance of freshness for salad consumers, while its new product launches look to add some spice to the category
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NewsWelsh government unveils new farm payment scheme
The Sustainable Farming Scheme is replacing Basic Payments in Wales with applications for funding to convert to organic among the first to open
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NewsGrower groups write to health secretary to call for hort backing
10 trade bodies unite to send message to goverment about supporting domestic production
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NewsFood security report exposes climate change risks for UK importers
Study urges suppliers to take action to avoid empty shelves, with half of UK fruit and veg imports facing severe climate threats by 2050
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NewsLow-income households ‘hardest hit by fall in spending power’
Rising cost of food, fuel and utilities leaves lowest-earning group with cash shortfall
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NewsNFU helps East Anglian farmers and growers resume water access
Union calls for long-term solutions to ensure producers have guaranteed access to water during dry periods for sake of national food security
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NewsNew mushroom farm opens on distribution site
The seven-tonne capacity farm is set to open under new partnership between mushroom producer Urban Farm-It and logistics provider Oakland International
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NewsM&S launches seedless lemons
The launch in 200 M&S Food stores comes after a successful rollout in the retailer’s Food Halls and aims to remove consumer annoyance with lemon pips
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NewsResearch outlines changing face of how and when Brits eat
Traditional eating patterns are being replaced by different trends
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NewsMelon Mania takes hold at M&S once again
Retailer introduces two new varieties for the summer season
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NewsUrban Farm-It teams up with Oakland International
New partnership brings a boost to the UK gourmet mushroom market
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News‘Spectacular’ sales growth for British berries
All of the major berry categories are seeing substantial sales increases this season
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NewsCo-op debuts Mojito-flavoured grapes
New variety Mojito Fresh will be available in select stores from early next week
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NewsBOOM awards recognise best in organic
Riverford’s Valor potatoes and Isle of Wight tomatoes were recognised in the annual awards, alongside a software company helping new veg box start-ups
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NewsBCGA outlines details of 2025 carrot Demonstration Day
Event is followed by second annual British Carrot Day