All United Kingdom articles – Page 30
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NewsMany UK growers ‘intend to walk away from SMETA’, BGA survey reveals
Almost half of respondents say they will either leave the ethical audit or sign up to an alternative if forced to pay travel and visa costs of seasonal workers
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News‘Positive response’ from Defra on implementing Precision Breeding Act
Open letter signed by science and agri-food leaders urged new government to act quickly to make gene editing possible in England
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NewsNew report argues for ‘all-encompassing’ national food security strategy
Research from think tank Policy Exchange says government plan covering whole food ecosystem is essential
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NewsLidl to push fresh fruit as UEFA Europa League and Conference League sponsor
Partnership will see discounter encourage fruit consumption, conscious nutrition and an active lifestyle
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Comment‘Lessons from oil industry can help solve talent dilemma in African fresh produce’
Max MacGillivray of executive recruitment consultancy Redfox explains why applying the ‘oil rig mentality’ to fresh produce recruitment could help attract more talent from the UK and Europe to work in Africa
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NewsLSA Charitable Trust launches scheme to cultivate future industry leaders
New initiative is searching for participants on a professional management pathway in commercial UK horticulture
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NewsGander signs up to Wrap’s Courtauld Commitment 2030
Food waste reduction app signs Courtauld Commitment 2030 to have “bigger impact, faster” on sustainability of UK food sector
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NewsVeg Power partners with Sakata and Barfoots on butternut squash campaign
#BetterwithButternut initiative aims to raise awareness of vegetable’s versatility and simplicity to encourage more families to add it to their regular food shop
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NewsPML boss calls for border checks uncertainty to end
Mike Parr, CEO for the UK and Ireland at PML Seafrigo, tells Fred Searle why he wants to see the government make it “crystal clear” what its plans are for fresh produce border inspections – and finally stick to them
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NewsSainsbury’s to acquire 10 Homebase stores
The converted stores, in locations across the UK, are expected to be completed by the end of next year
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NewsEarth & Wheat partners with eco-friendly cleaning brand for Zero Waste Week
Wonky bread and veg boxes will include a free Eco Sponge Scourer to help promote The Seep Company and its mission to tackle plastic waste
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NewsPotato biopesticide granted temporary approval in Greece
New product called Cedroz from Eden Reseach will be used to protect crops from worsening impact of wireworms
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NewsUKFPN to promote sector through series of high-profile events
House of Lords gathering, Festival of Agriculture, and All-Party Parliamentary Group offer opportunites to showcase UK fresh produce sector
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NewsCrop specialists back pulses event
British Pea and Bean Growers Association wins industry support for biennial conference
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NewsAldi launches ParalympicsGB shopping competition
Aldi shoppers who miss a gold medal win by ParalympicsGB offered £100 back in Aldi vouchers
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News‘Bright future for UK wholesale markets as demand for quality grows’
Gary Marshall of Covent Garden Tenants’ Association believes a post-Covid shift in eating habits is working to the advantage of UK wholesale markets
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NewsTikTok craze boosts sales of retro swedes
Vegetable receives an unexpected boost after hack shows quick way to prepare a healthy meal
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NewsNew group aims to unlock potential of UK greenhouse sector
Greenhouse Innovation Consortium formed to accelerate innovation and foster collaboration and knowledge sharing in a bid to boost UK food security
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NewsDuncan & Toplis becomes first patron of UK Fresh Produce Network
Accounting and business advisers will work with Lincolnshire organisation to advance local fresh produce sector
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NewsSustainability in the spotlight at this year’s British Tomato Conference
Event on 26 September will focus on balancing business and environmental sustainability