All United Kingdom articles – Page 29
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NewsChipotle trials robot tech to speed up avocado prep
Automation is a priority for chain whose workers will process almost 60,000 tonnes of the fruit this year
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NewsWholesale and Fruiterers legend Peter Cooper dies, aged 78
Founder of Peter Cooper (Fruit) lived a rich and varied life
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NewsDefra changes post-Brexit import rules
Post-Brexit EU import checks delayed and produce reclassified in major boost for UK industry
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NewsOSY Group’s tech trials begin in six countries
Xtend antimicrobial packaging coating is being trialled by grocers, food producers, packaging companies and exporters
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NewsMeals & More appeals to Chancellor to support kids in food poverty
Charity writes to Rachel Reeves ahead of the Budget to make the case for a long-term commitment
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NewsNotts scientist wins €2m funding to analyse plant roots’ relationship to water
Dr Poonam Mehra will investigate a little-understood topic that is being impacted by climate change
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NewsRevelations over government health advisors ‘show need for action’
The Soil Association has expressed its concern following damning BMJ investigation
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NewsNFU urges government to increase UK agriculture budget
NFU president Tom Bradshaw calls for multi-annual budget of £5.6 billion to help sector invest in sustainable production and boost food security
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NewsDefra plans to delay Brexit border checks
Physical border checks on certain EU fruit and veg arriving in UK may not come into force until July 2025, Fresh Produce Consortium reveals
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NewsTenderstem takes over World Food Photography Awards sponsorship
Broccoli brand replaces stablemate Pink Lady as headline awards sponsor
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NewsBritish Food Fortnight returns with Morrisons partnership
Morrisons is official retail partner after signing three-year partnership with organisers Love British Food
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NewsM&S visits Hadlow glasshouse site to help boost tomato supply
Centre of Excellence in glasshouse growing opened in June and has caught the attention of retailers
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NewsReturn to school boosts grocery sales
Kantar figures show parents are buying more lunchbox foods as the end of summer nears
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NewsNew commercial food waste laws to come into force in March 2025
Companies that produce more than 5kg of food waste per week will be have to store wasted food in separate bins and arrange for its collection by licensed waste carriers
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NewsHSBC offers discounted loan fees to back farm sustainability
Sustainable Farming Pathway aims to make access to finance more affordable
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NewsAldi announces £1.4bn investment in UK
The discounter plans to spend millions expanding its network and sales in Britain
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NewsFairtrade Foundation launches new UK campaign
As Fairtrade Fortnight begins, the Foundation’s ’Be the Change’ initiative highlights how consumer power can support farmers overseas to build stronger, more resilient communities
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NewsLogistics UK warns of food inflation and shortages due to EES
New digital border system for passengers travelling to EU could lead to big delays and have major impact on supply chains, according to industry body
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NewsThe Felix Project launches new platform for small, one-off food donations
Felix Connect service directly links food donors to community organisations across London, allowing “ad hoc or quirky donations” to be accepted too
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NewsNine in 10 plug plant producers to go peat-free within five years, RHS survey finds
Royal Horticultural Society will support horticultural sector’s transition to peat-free growing media through a new PhD