All United Kingdom articles – Page 21
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NewsSodexo wins major sustainability award
Catering giant has a longstanding focus on sustainability initiatives
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NewsM&S uses AI and bumblebees to grow better strawberries
Retailer reveals pioneering, innovative approach to berry production that combines artificial intelligence with bumblebee pollination, with early trials showing promising results for fruit quality and consistency
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NewsBlight solutions in focus at BASF potato webinar
Event highlights some of the issues facing potato growers and innovations looking to solve them
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NewsStudents experience the role of tech in horticulture at Kent event
Initiative aims to attract more young people into food and farming careers
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NewsTesco sees record fruit sales as UK heatwave continues
The UK’s largest food retailer expects to sell nearly 4mn punnets of strawberries and millions of other fruit items as temperatures soar again
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CommentHorror accident shows dangers of working alone
Graham Bannister of GB Potatoes recounts how he suffered what could have been a fatal fall and outlines the steps to take in isolated, poorly connected areas
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NewsBritish Berry Growers urges minimum nutritional standards in free school meals
Industry body has published its National Children’s Breakfast Charter to call for change
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NewsRiverford launches new recyclable packaging
Veg box specialist worked with Parkside to produce innovative new packs
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NewsTesco invests millions in new London Gateway distribution centre
UK retailer partners with Witron to develop modern, energy-efficient facility at London Gateway, with operations expected to begin in 2029
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NewsSassy apples promise category shakeup with Tesco launch
Brand has a striking identity and hopes to fill a gap in the UK off-season
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NewsHeston’s new strawberry dessert celebrates the summer
‘Blumenthal’s Summer Time’ is a typically complex culinary creation
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NewsReview raises concerns over Employer Pays Principle
NFU warns of risk of damage to UK horticulture if EPP proposals are enforced
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NewsFarming ‘must not be a bargaining chip’ in US trade talks
NFU warns government to walk away from a deal rather than sacrifice Britain’s farming sector
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NewsUK topfruit industry ‘faces decline’ without better support
British Apples & Pears says government and retailers need to come together to back an industry that stands at a crossroads
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NewsSaga Robotics agrees collaboration with Bitwise and Chambers
The tie-up will offer enhanced services through the company’s Thorvald robot
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AdvertorialJob of the Week: Red Tractor Fresh Produce Sector Chair
Red Tractor is searching for someone with excellent chairmanship skills and a strong understanding of the supply chain to be its Fresh Produce Board Chair
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NewsNFU calls for farming to be better represented on school curriculums
Union wants to improve awareness of food production and farming as a career
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NewsDefra injects £150mn of new cash into Capital Grants offer
Scheme aims to help farmers fund sustainability and environmental improvements
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NewsWimbledon confirms no ban on avocados amid sustainability debate
The All England Tennis Club has confirmed that avocados remain available at Wimbledon, countering rumours of a ban following sustainability concerns raised in UK media.
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VideoRelive Festival of Fresh 2025
The highlights video has landed from Festival of Fresh 2025, which featured big-name speakers, fascinating tours, and this year’s industry awards

