All United Kingdom articles – Page 3
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AnalysisFocus on progress over perfection
When it comes to encouraging consumers to eat more fruit and vegetables, demanding too much too quickly has an unfortunate tendency to backfire, says Barbara Bray of Alo Solutions
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CommentComment: 4p veg promotions hurt the whole supply chain
Jim Padfield of Essex potato grower H Padfield & Sons highlights the overlooked impact of the major multiples’ 4p veg promotions on the wholesale and foodservice sectors
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PromotionFestival of Fresh 2026 attracts major UK retailers
Major retail buyers will attend Festival of Fresh, one of Europe’s most important networking occasions for the fresh produce business
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NewsAgriSound wins Innovate UK funding for strawberry pollination project
The project brings together AgriSound, PheroSyn, and Oakford Farm to tackle pollination challenges in UK strawberry production
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NewsFlorette introduces price-marked salad packs for independent retailers
Salad supplier launches new packs with recommended retail price incorporated into bag designs for first time
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NewsAsda unveils major fresh and frozen range revamp
Retailer has announced the biggest upgrade across product, price and in-store environment in recent years, included dedicated staff in fresh produce aisles, free fruit for children and new lower prices
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NewsFirst Comber earlies expected by mid June
New season early Comber potatoes are expected by next month into ‘reasonably steady market’, with Cyprus new potato imports already available
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NewsGrowers to receive £1.9 mn in legacy AHDB grants
Funding will be distributed via 22 sector trade bodies for three-year projects that support innovation and resilience
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NewsBritish strawberries ‘slow but worth the wait’
UK crop has been delayed due to a cooler spring but flavour is expected to be very strong due to slower ripening conditions
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NewsGovernment plans to treble food redistribution
The Prime Minister has announced new plans to treble the amount of surplus food available for redistributions, as Wrap calls on all partners to step up efforts
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NewsOddbox and Mindful Chef unite at Oakland International site
Fresh produce delivery service opens door to expansion as it joins meal kit company at Redditch distribution centre
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NewsNationwide Produce appoints Dole UK's Marcel van Wyk as group MD of imports
At Dole Van Wyk held senior leadership roles across procurement, commercial, and operations, most recently as MD of UK imports
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NewsM&S unveils four vertically-farmed salad mixes
The new launches, including baby garlic kale and sorrel leaves, are packed within 60 seconds and offer five days extended shelf life
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Features‘Lots of demand, not enough of the right supply’ in mangoes
Lewey Hook, the technical director at SHP Tropical, gives FPJ a brief round-up of some of the key developments affecting mango supply to the UK
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NewsNanna Tate launches baby potatoes into Tesco
Branston-owned potato brand is responding to sustained demand for convenience and scratch cooking with new easy prep range
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NewsMinor, Weir & Willis launches ‘linerless’ avocado packaging
Supplier collaborates with partners to develop sustainable solution for best-selling ready-to-eat twin-packs
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NewsZespri runs debut TV advert in UK as Morrisons sells first branded packs
Kiwifruit brand’s British market promotions now part of wider European campaign, with further retail partnerships expected to drive demand
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NewsAndy Murray joins Albert Bartlett to celebrate 20 million meals with Fareshare
To mark the achievement, tennis star visited Glasgow’s new Coronation Food Project Hub, which is set to boost food redistribution in the region
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NewsCobrey Farms launches first British Tenderstem of season into Tesco
Herefordshire grower builds seasonal excitement with earliest boxes in just its second year of Tenderstem production
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NewsAngela Eagle, Sainsbury’s and M&S among the big-name speakers at Festival of Fresh
From Defra minister Dame Angela Eagle to Sainsbury’s category director Hannah O’Reilly and M&S senior salads buyer Matt Buckingham, event on 10 June features a host of leading voices