All United Kingdom articles – Page 256
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ArticleSustainability calls for new mindset
Unless questions are asked about our economic model, and until “food citizens” band together, transforming the food system is likely to remain beyond our reach
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ArticleUK asparagus season launch goes online
Coronavirus can't stop the traditional launch festival for one of Britain's heritage crops, asparagus
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ArticleMorrisons offers discount to farmers
Fresh produce suppliers will be among beneficiaries as supermarket thanks its farmers for feeding the nation
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ArticleNew resource connects farmers and public
Farms to Feed Us is a database that puts small producers in touch with consumers who want to buy their produce
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ArticleWatts Farms saved by new sales model
Foodservice supplier starts online home deliveries with help of Kent web designers to stay afloat, save jobs and prevent major food waste
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ArticleDefra launches new job site
"Pick for Britain" site seeking British workers to prevent crops going to waste as a result of coronavirus
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ArticleLocal production in Outer Hebrides
Growing fresh produce in the far north-west of Scotland is no mean feat, but one woman is making it work with the help of an innovative new semi-permanent polytunnel
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ArticleHow the supply chain might look post Covid-19
Comment: John Perry, managing director of supply chain and logistics consultancy SCALA, believes the future could offer a boost to domestic farming as part of lasting changes after coronavirus
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ArticleLockdown boosts solar generation
Solar power meets almost 30 per cent of UK electricity demand as reduced pollution levels boost production
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ArticleRed Tractor offers remote assessment
New approach uses video-based solutions for farm auditing, and if successful could continue post-coronavirus
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ArticleGuelph Equinox take-up high, says GPG
European sales of the early asparagus variety are growing as availability increases
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ArticleBelOrta adapts to challenges
Whether it be the coronavirus outbreak or Brexit, Belgian cooperative BelOrta is cognisant of the need to adapt to changing circumstances
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ArticleAmazon 'to launch Ultra Fast Fresh delivery in UK'
Service could soon be extended to UK households for grocery orders within hours, according to reports
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ArticlePuffin donates spuds for Covid-19 care packages
A tonne of Pembrokeshire Earlies will be delivered to vulnerable people in Wales through community foundation of rugby club The Scarlets
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ArticleOnline farmers’ market targets expansion
NeighbourFood is searching for new suppliers following funding from Food & Drink Scotland to help producers switch to online sales
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ArticleRothamsted student makes research appeal
Researcher sets up online survey to gather farmers’ opinions on benefits and management of pest-eating beetles after Covid-19 stymies her study
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ArticleTWC brings back watercress bunches
UK’s leading watercress grower takes inspiration from Victorian times with launch of 150g bunches wrapped in biodegradable paper cones
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ArticleOrganics see coronavirus boost
Covid-19 is raising consumer awareness of the relationship between nutrition and health, says Ecovia Intelligence
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ArticleAldi launches online food sales for first time
Discounter to sell 22-product 'food parcels' to help vulnerable and self-isolating customers during the coronavirus pandemic
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ArticleFood bodies call for open trade
Industry associations write letter to governments stating only full and free international trade will keep crucial food flow going