All United Kingdom articles – Page 22
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NewsJazz apples triumph once again at National Fruit Show
Branded variety wins Tasteiest Apple for eighth time in 10 years, with supplier Worldwide Fruit reporting a high-quality apple harvest and trade body BAPL calling for government support on seasonal labour and energy costs
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NewsCover crops in focus in Jersey potato competition
Contest and related research underlines the value of environmental approach
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NewsGreencore’s Bakkavor buy set to go ahead after CMA decision
Deal is likely to complete in early 2026 after major obstacle was overcome
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NewsFruitnet Tomato Congress looks to the future of tomatoes
On 11-12 November in Malaga, Spain, essential event focuses on how the fresh tomato business can cope with future challenges like climate change, labour challenges, and evolving consumer demand
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NewsLords event to shine a light on mental health crisis in UK farming
Initiative is using virtual reality to raise awareness among policymakers
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NewsIGD launches Food Supply Chain Sustainability Framework
On the anniversary of its Net Zero Transition Plan for the UK, IGD has announced the launch of a new framework to better integrate sustainability into businesses
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NewsLEAF launches ‘major evolution’ with new global standard
Update comes as use of the LEAF Marque expands significantly across the globe
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NewsM&S Food sales rise as cyber attack decimates profits
Retailer is starting its recovery from devastating impact of cyber incident
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NewsNew research to deliver key soil health indicators
ORC-led project aims to give farmers and growers better knowledge to manage their soils
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NewsHow AI and automation are rebooting the fresh produce business
Fruit Logistica’s new trend report reveals how artificial intelligence is accelerating change in global fruit and vegetable supply chains
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NewsJazz celebrates 20 years of British success
Apple variety is credited with reinvigorating orchards and offering consumers more choice
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NewsFruitful results prove value of Tesco’s schools programme
Teachers report improved performance when pupils are nutritionally fed
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NewsHeavy rainfall slows Northern Irish potato harvest
Maincrop potatoes now 80 per cent harvested but race is now on to lift rest of crop before frosts hit
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NewsJo Breare steps down as general manager of Covent Garden Market Authority
Tenants Association chairman Gary Marshall pays tribute to Breare’s ‘incredible support’ for traders after 17 years at the market
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FeaturesIrrigation costs ’making UK potato growers question the future’
Fred Searle speaks to Greens of Soham MD William Shakeshaft to hear about the main challenges and opportunities for the Cambridgeshire-based potato producer, from water security to sustainable technologies
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NewsMcCain report underlines strain of modern farming
Majority of farmers are feeling downbeat about the state of the industry
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NewsBelgium highlights opportunity to complement British pears
Belgium is now Europe’s leading producer of pears
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NewsThorvald strawberry robot closes biggest season to date
Robotic platform is now used across a fifth of UK tabletop strawberry production, for UV-C treatment and precision data collection