All United Kingdom articles – Page 313
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ArticleSkipping stones
Soft fruits have some fierce competition in cherries, which will capture increasing market share as year-round supply develops. Ed Leahy hears how Chambers plans to take advantage of the boon
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ArticleStraight to plate
Having previously run Simon Rogan’s iconic restaurant l’Enclume, Lancashire chef Mark Birchall now has two Michelin stars of his own at Moor Hall. Fred Searle talks to the Lancashire-born chef about how he has embraced the chef-farmer trend
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ArticlePuffin Produce picks up double award
The Welsh growers earned two accolades at the Co-op's first Welsh supplier awards held in Cardiff
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ArticleBrexit raises food safety concerns
With just over two weeks remaining until the UK’s intended departure from the EU, major food safety questions remain, with access to EFSA and RASFF uncertain
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ArticleTech advances ‘will attract fresh talent’ to fresh produce
Rise of automation, robotics, AI and big data is creating opportunities to welcome brightest young minds into the industry, say leading firms
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ArticleNew Tesco gin from surplus table grapes
Supermarket launches waste-reducing premium spirit, supplied by partnership of Richard Hochfeld and Foxhole Spirits
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ArticleUK tariff announcement eases Spanish fears
Spanish fruit and vegetable producers breathe sigh of relief after tariff exemption
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ArticleIrish mushrooms brace for Brexit
It’s no secret that Ireland’s mushroom industry has been suffering since the EU referendum, but rather than looking to new markets, Irish producers are taking steps to ensure UK exports stay cost-effective
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ArticleWinning with waste
Ben Whitehead thinks he can help make a big difference with his little packets of rescued fruit and veg crisps. Fred Searle talks to the founder of Spare Snacks about what’s wrong with our food system and how sustainable brands can help change it
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ArticleZero-tariff Brexit raises questions
Brexit uncertainty is hitting new levels after the UK government's suggestion it could impose zero tariffs on most fruit and vegetable imports
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ArticleAutomate to accumulate
AHDB SmartHort conference hears that collaboration will be key to future technological transformation
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ArticleTrade bodies slam late tariff announcement
Government decision to announce tariff details just two weeks before Brexit derided as 'disgraceful' and 'appalling' by industry bodies
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ArticleRoyals ready to roll
After a horrendous 2018 season, Jersey Royal growers are keen for a big season, with perfect conditions and new technology boosting the island’s production
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ArticleAgrial completes Angflor buyout
Florette owner acquires full ownership of Essex-based salad-growing operation after buying out partner Jepco
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ArticleGoût de France launches in UK
French chefs are set to get creative with the launch of Goût de France, which this year highlights the importance of social and environmental responsibility
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ArticleUK sets out no-deal Brexit trade plan
Fruit and vegetables among the 87 per cent of products that will have tariff-free access
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ArticleFirst British asparagus arrives at M&S
Wye Valley grower John Chinn continues to deliver UK's earliest product as M&S forecasts major uplift in British asparagus sales this year
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ArticleBurgesses take full ownership of Produce World
Company says it has "gone back to its roots" after buying out all minority shareholders
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ArticleWaitrose launches compostable banana bag
Home compostable bag for Duchy Organic bananas is a first for Waitrose's fresh produce range
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ArticleEmpowering women in farming in Ghana
Case study: How one farming student on the Marshal Papworth course has helped improve lives back home in Ghana