All United Kingdom articles – Page 289
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Nutrient know-how
Nuffield scholar Barbara Bray has published her report into vegetable production for specific nutritional needs
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Brexit income fear for growers
A recent report by AHDB paints an alarming picture of diminished farm incomes post-Brexit
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Shoppers loosen up on plastic to reduce waste
Comment: Kantar's strategic insight director Ed Griffiths examines how the war on plastic is affecting sales of loose fresh produce
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No-deal poses "no immediate risk to food safety"
Chair of Food Standards Agency Heather Hancock says the FSA is ready for Brexit after increasing staff numbers by 30 per cent
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Strong start for Tenderstem sales
Despite following a year of record-breaking sales, the branded brassica has reported a 20 per cent uplift so far this year
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Asda gives away veg for free again
Excess unsold stock of cabbage, carrots, parsnips and swedes given away free of charge in the days after Easter
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Growers warned to be water-prepared
With the Environment Agency predicting poor irrigation prospects, AHDB says growers should get their strategies in place now
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£550k campaign for veg-led baby brand
Babease kicks off big spend in campaign emphasising vegetable-rich content of its products
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Jet Airways shutdown slows India export
Fresh produce exports by air made up around half of the cargo onboard now-grounded Jet Airways flights
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Sodexo saves 1,500 uni meals with food waste app
App allows customers to buy unsold food from university canteens at discounted rate
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Raspberries help treat diabetes
New research reveals how compounds in raspberries can lower blood sugar levels to help people living with type 2 diabetes
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Berry growers take recruitment into own hands
Scottish growers Barnsmuir Farm and Castleton Fruit optimistic they will meet labour demand after last year’s shortages, according to The Courier
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Potato stocks still down after 2018 weather
New estimates reveal potato stocks are down 13 per cent on five year average, with dry weather this spring posing new threat
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Halls donates £1k to South African Scouts
Avocado producer awards over £1,000 to Scout group for its good work with young people in eastern province of Mpumalanga
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Eight in 10 shoppers ‘trying to cut plastic use’ in fresh produce
Over 80 per cent of Brits trying to buy less fruit and veg packed in single-use plastics, while half are willing to pay more for eco-friendly packaging
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Bühler's royal recognition
Technology specialist wins Queen’s Award for food safety and recycling innovation
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Meat and two veg: Tesco's new meal solution
Supermarket launches combined meat and veg pack in a bid to save consumers time and get them eating more healthily
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Prized veg grower returns to Chelsea with new varieties
Welsh giant veg producer Medwyn Williams to return to Chelsea Flower Show with new parsnip and tomato varieties after nine-year absence
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Physical stores ‘must adapt' in social media age
Research suggests retailers must make it easier to shop for specific ingredients amid rise of recipe-based purchases inspired by social media
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Sewage salad has NI Water miffed
Northern Ireland Water is urging people not to flush food waste down the sink after flurry of potatoes and carrots clog waterworks