All United Kingdom articles – Page 258
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ArticleFareShare expands to meet “soaring” demand
New distribution centres will help food parcels reach the most vulnerable during coronavirus pandemic
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ArticleWaitrose expands wonky veg offer
Supermarket says it is relaxing specifications to help growers and offer customers produce that was destined for foodservice
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PodcastsFruitbox: The power of premium produce
Capespan MD Tonie Fuchs explains why the group is focusing on offering the best to a limited number of customers
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ArticleJ.O. Sims invests in new packhouse machinery
New heat sealer from Packaging Automation supports supplier’s ‘rapid growth’
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ArticleCalls to reinstate school fruit and veg scheme
New petition urges government to bring back dropped School Fruit and Vegetables Scheme
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ArticlePubs and restaurants set to reopen from July 4
According to reports Boris Johnson is expected to reduce two-metre spacing rule today, allowing foodservice venues to reopen
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ArticleUK topfruit growers report "testing" season
Extremely wet winter followed by some late frosts look likely to dent yield this autumn
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ArticleGreengrocers prove popular with younger shoppers
New project from IGD follows lives of households during lockdown and beyond
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ArticleRiverford publishes first sustainability report
Carbon footprint calculation by organic veg box company has led to target for emissions reduction and investment in electric vans and solar
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ArticleNew measures to boost export 'bounce back'
Government announces raft of new initiatives to help agriculture, food and drink companies to get their exports moving again
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ArticleCH Robinson targets UK
Group wants UK to be "major beneficiary" of the technology revolution driving logistics
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ArticlePick a Picota Week underway
In the UK, the Spanish cherry season kicks off with the first arrivals of the Jerte Valley-grown fruit
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ArticleFreight association calls for swift EU trade deal
BIFA reiterates importance of securing a deal following news EU will carry out full customs controls and checks on UK goods from 2021
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ArticleGovt opens £6m fund for flood-hit farmers
Growers in England affected by February’s extreme weather conditions can now apply online for grants to help them recover
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ArticlePotato growers on high alert for blight
Blightwatch alert system is showing highest level of blight threat at crucial stage in potato growth
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ArticleCalifornia Prunes expecting surge in demand
Sales of the dried fruit set for potential boost after Dutch scientists find possible link between Vitamin K deficiency and coronavirus deaths
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ArticleAsda cuts plastic from salad and asparagus lines
The supermarket has ditched plastic forks and plastic trays form several fresh produce lines
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ArticleAG Thames completes restructuring
UK fresh fruit supplier realigns business, stating it is better placed for the future after suffering a pre-tax loss
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ArticleAustralia and UK begin trade talks
The two countries have begun FTA negotiations with Australia eying agricultural opportunities
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ArticleUK and EU farmers unite in call for free trade agreement
NFU president says it is “disappointing” that little progress has been made in trade talks, stressing importance of agri-food exports to UK