All United Kingdom articles – Page 31
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NewsNFU and Lord Rooker call for national biosecurity plan
Plant and animal disease threats are on the rise at a time when food security is a high priority
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NewsNewcastle Uni launches agrifood net zero tracker
Reporting data website is first of its kind in the agrifood sector, according to its creators
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NewsGreencore agrees deal to acquire Bakkavor
If approved, the deal would create a £4 billion convenience food supplier
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NewsBig names announced for Festival of Fresh 2025
Key figures in production, retail, wholesale and sustainability confirmed in first wave of Festival of Fresh speakers
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NewsTesco and Aldi vie for British apple sales crown as Asda improves
British Apples & Pears figures for the past six months reveal some impressive retailer performances
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AnalysisGPG offers thoughts on global blueberry production
Jamie Petchell says interest, demand, production and supply continue to increase at ”impressive levels” globally
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NewsBiobest announces retirement of UK general manager
Simon Jones retired on 27 March, with Tim Crittenden appointed as his successor
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NewsBartlett toasts Minecraft tieup with April Fool’s prank
Square potatoes – or ‘Bartlett Blocks’ – were described as extremely efficient to stack
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NewsPromotions in vogue as household budgets tighten
Kantar figures show supermarkets responding to budget pressure with more price cuts
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NewsZeichner faces Efra committee on key farming questions
The closure of the SFI to new applicants is among the topics up for scrutiny
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NewsAgriLook connects the dots for growers
Developed by Preston Waldon, new software tool AgriLook aims to “help farmers stay ahead of the curve” by delivering forward-looking intelligence
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NewsComing soon: FPJ Mediterranean Special
FPJ’s Mediterranean Special explores the big challenges and opportunities facing suppliers in the region, including climate change and new varieties
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CommentPost-Brexit red tape ‘putting off overseas hauliers’
Mike Parr, CEO of PML Seafrigo in the UK and Ireland, takes stock of the major challenges facing UK fresh produce logistics, from plant health fees to port delays and government U-turns
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CommentMove to circular economy ‘boosts UK’s resilience’
Keith James, member of the Circular Economy Taskforce and head of public sector partnerships and policy and insights at WRAP, on why the organisation is backing the government’s circular economy plans
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NewsBrakes launches ‘biggest-ever’ cashback campaign to support indies
Initiative comes at a time when food businesses are under pressure from rising staff costs
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NewsNervous unions fire UK-US trade deal warning
Farmers and growers have voiced concerns over equivalent food standards
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NewsResearch points to positive effect of Poly4 on soil health
Anglo American and Biome Makers have formed a collaboration to assess the impact of low-carbon fertiliser Poly4 on the soil microbiome
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NewsSaudi date-based soft drink set for UK debut
PIF-backed product is launching on various UK retail platforms in May
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NewsEgypt and Jordan on the rise in premium strawberries
January’s showcase of premium UC Davis cultivars demonstrates the growing influence of Egypt and Jordan in strawberry production, according to Global Plant Genetics
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NewsJazz Juniors launched in boost to both kids and growers
Fun-sized fruit are expected to be a big hit with children