All United Kingdom articles – Page 2
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British university project offers AI future for Ghanaian growers
Aston University is working with Tropical Growers to help boost domestic production in Ghana
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Waiting longer to build stronger
Bayer’s vegetable seed segment is launching its first wave of ToBRFV-resistant tomatoes this year, encompassing a range of types and varieties
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Blossom heralds early UK cherry deal
Abundant Kent cherry blossom announces possible early start to British season
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LettUs Grow takes tech to US and Canada
LettUs Grow and Innovative Growers Equipment announce partnership to bring advanced aeroponic technology to North America
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How can fruit growers conserve water? Just ask the trees
British apple supplier Adrian Scripps joins trial to evaluate special ‘listening’ technology, which could interpret stress signals in plants and help growers produce more sustainably
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News
Innocent champions fruit and vegetables
Smoothie specialist is aiming to inspire consumers with the power of fruit and veg
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B-hive partners with Adrian Scripps to deliver apple data
Agri-tech R&D firm secures funding to carry out 12-month project with apple grower that could cut crop wastage
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Tesco adds ‘Best of British’ page to support farmers
Market leader is the latest to launch a page to back domestic producers
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SPAR South West teams up with FareShare
The food retailer is partnering with FareShare to cut waste and fight hunger in the South West
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Farmers warn of flood threat to food security
Farming unions of England and Wales are calling on governments for more flood-damage support after record-breaking rain hits production
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Turbulent times in tomatoes
Cost pressures, supply chain disruption, and the threat of ToBRV are taking their toll on the British tomato sector, but Alex Margerison-Smith of Keelings sees opportunities for innovative growers with a focus on premium varieties
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Cold chain body warns of increased food prices due to BTOM
Cold Chain Federation writes to Defra to request delay in new regulations
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Comment: Cheap bananas are here to stay
Unless the supply of bananas into European markets can be managed somehow, shippers in Latin America, Africa and the Caribbean will always be at the mercy of retailers.
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Growers on wireworm alert after wet weather
Saturated soils could boost risk of wireworm damage in UK potato crops this season, Syngenta warns
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Analysis
Fruit Logistica: Everything in check – How can suppliers continue to reach the UK market?
This Logistics Hub session focused on the impact of new legislation on the UK business and those looking to supply it
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Automation drive for Tesco as profits rise
Annual results highlight Tesco’s investment in prices and efficiency
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Podcasts
Fruitbox 104 · Chris Mack, Fresca Group
Chris Mack of Fresca, one of the oldest established fresh produce businesses in the UK, speaks about the past, present and future of the industry
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£1.5m boost for Vertical Future as space project gets lift off
UK indoor farming technology could eventually feed humans on the Moon and Mars
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Eye-tracking software clocks loose produce shop
Eye-tracking tech is being used to measure loose produce purchases in Waitrose trial
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2023 results show solid progress for the Co-op
Membership is increased and debts are substantially reduced at convenience chain