All United Kingdom articles – Page 18
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NewsMorrisons cuts British Easter veg prices to just 4p
Retailer stresses it remains committed to protecting farmgate prices
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NewsLidl is first recipient of Best British Apple Launch Award
New BAPL award looks to honour retailers who support British apples at the start of the season
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NewsGlasshouse growers warn MPs of dire consequences of standing charge hike
Tomato, cucumber and pepper groups say British self-sufficiency will take a hit without action
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NewsBerryWorld strawberries kick off UK season in Ocado
Online retailer is stocking ultra early-season fruit a month earlier than usual
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FeaturesFinding the right technology in the berry business
Expert speakers at Fruitnet Berry Congress, which took place in London on 19 March, highlighted the potential of various technological solutions to address issues surrounding labour, energy, quality and waste in the berry category
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NewsHealthy food set to benefit as Nutrient Profiling Model consultation opens
Aim is to restrict sales and advertising of unhealthy food and redirect diets towards healthier options
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NewsFarming & Food Partnership Board meets with hort in focus
Horticulture will be the first sector to get a dedicated plan to drive growth
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NewsNew campaign to promote European avocados and mangoes
Spanish group Intertropic rolls out €9mn marketing project with EU support, starting in Spain and extending to France, Italy, and the UK
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NewsChristmas and online sales growth boosts Morrisons
Supermarket also notes highly competitive market and impact of international events
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NewsFood waste research sets out blueprint for redistributing 1bn meals a year
Report shows how cross-industry effort could transform the fight against food insecurity and commercially benefit the food sector
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NewsFood redistribution rates drop slightly
Food redistribution is increasing as demand continues to grow, with storage facilities and untapped surplus from farms identified as areas of potential growth, according to new Wrap figures
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NewsBerryWorld signs up padel’s world number one
Supplier announces Delfi Brea as company’s brand ambassador for 2026, part of a strategy to connect with health-conscious consumers
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NewsMonaghan uses dull weather to push Vit-D mushrooms
Monaghan is promoting its UV-enhanced mushrooms to sun-starved Scots after weeks of dull weather as it celebrates 25 years of supply into Asda
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NewsProduce prices ‘will rise’ due to Middle East conflict
Wholesalers are reporting shortages of Israeli produce and warn ‘extreme costs’ will be passed on, as inflation is expected to hit homegrown salad veg and retail food prices within six weeks
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NewsSyngenta invests £100m in UK crop protection research hub
The new biotech and research centre will bring together 300 scientists working with cutting-edge AI technology to fast-track new crop protection products
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AnalysisIs the UK grape market heading from feast to famine?
Analysis from UK fruit importer Richard Hochfeld predicts a switch from a demand-driven to a supply-driven market in the UK around week 16
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NewsNew salad farm to set up 1.1km underground
A new project will explore the potential for underground food production in a working deep sea salt mine off the coast of north east England
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NewsUncovering horticultural history ‘could rescue plants of the future’
University of Nottingham project looks to the past to find modern plant propagation solutions
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NewsLabour MP calls for debate on farmer co-ops
A ’co-op shaped food system’ can help keep costs down and strengthen food security, according to Labour MP calling for new debate on how to expand agricultural co-ops in the UK
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NewsBrakes takes its chefs and sister companies on the road
Fresh Direct and Country Choice will join parent company Brakes and a raft of development chefs at a series of ‘food expos’ this summer as the foodservice giant takes to the road