All United Kingdom articles – Page 33
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NewsBlue Skies marketing director steps down
Mark Crawford has overseen strong growth at the tropical fruit supplier, and leaves the business for new role
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NewsBotanicoir responds to demand with major drying investment
Upgrade more than doubles the company’s daily drying capacity
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NewsUK drought declared to be ‘nationally significant incident’
Low water resources are leading to mixed harvesting conditions and some significant drops in yields as the National Drought Group upgrades water shortage warnings
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NewsSaga Robotics raises £8.4mn as Thorvald enters commercial breakout phase
Big moment for the robotics company as it transitions from initial market traction to large-scale commercial adoption
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NewsTong bolsters sales team with two new appointments
Vegetable grading and handling machinery specialist promotes two from aftersales support
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NewsAlbert Bartlett steps up FareShare partnership
Supplier makes a major delivery of potatoes to food redistribution charity
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NewsG’s sees regen breakthrough as trials cut fertiliser and boost crop health
Salad supplier has seen groundbreaking results from its trials of regenerative farming and Johnson-Su composting technique
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NewsApplications open for OFC’s Inspire programme
Scheme offers participants the chance to develop their skills and network
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NewsDaily Dose wins Waitrose listing for two new apple juices
The B Corp uses wonky produce for its cold-pressed juices
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ArticleVideo: FreshLinc’s Lee Juniper on border controls and driver shortages
CEO of produce haulier FreshLinc, Lee Juniper, tells Nina Pullman how the haulage industry will adapt again despite new UK-EU reset deal leaving new border control posts empty
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PodcastsThe Fresh Ideas Show: Summer sales, blueberries or bust, and magic magnets
Hear from fresh produce business experts including Tesco, Oddbox, Elenovations and Alegra in the latest episode of Fruitnet’s video podcast
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News£500k grant aids crops’ fight against pests and disease
Azotic Technologies hopes to develop a low-cost method to reprogramme plants
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News‘Best quality and flavour’ British topfruit for years
BAPL says high-quality crop is expected despite the challenges of a dry growing season
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VideoVideo: Industry is ‘resilient’ despite cost increases
Worldwide Fruit CEO Steve Maxwell tells Nina Pullman why there’s more growth to come in avocado, and how the industry has shown resilience in the face of rising costs, inflation and National Insurance increases
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NewsAldi to open one store a week during rest of 2025
Discounter confirms £650m expansion and refurbishment plan with new stores opening across the UK
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NewsAH Worth begins red kale trial as part of continued brassica innovation
Trials of striking new variety support growing retail demand for distinctive, high-quality produce, according to producer
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NewsFischer Farms achieves top BRC food safety grade
The company behind one of the world’s largest vertical farms has achieved the highest possible grade in its first BRC food safety audit, marking a significant milestone for the business
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NewsLidl Community Fund helps tackle food poverty
The retailer’s community grant scheme has now given £2 million in funding since 2022 with recipients including a Kent cookery club and a national school pantry scheme
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NewsSpanish fresh produce exports to EU grow 9 per cent
Spain’s fruit and vegetable exports to the EU grew by 9 per cent in the January-May period, reaching €7.697bn and accounting for 81 per cent of the country’s total fresh produce exports
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VideoPerceptions of freshness ‘key to future success’ at Ocado
Trading manager Martha Springham discusses challenges and advantages of online retail in Festival of Fresh interview about Ocado’s fresh produce strategy