All United Kingdom articles – Page 33
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NewsPlan for plastic?
Consumers in the UK are nearly unanimous in their loathing for plastic packaging, and the UK government’s Extended Producer Responsibility policy is set to turn the screw on plastic
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NewsGolden Kings potato campaign aims to challenge consumer habits
Initiative sets out to educate consumers on newer varieties
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NewsExpanded Lidl schools programme puts fruit and veg centre stage
Supermarket is investing in educating children about healthy fresh produce
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NewsWRAP CEO Harriet Lamb set to leave
The NGO has begun the process of finding a new leader, as Harriet Lamb prepares to join the Green Party as CEO
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NewsMajority of Gen Z in UK ‘missing daily fruit and veg target’
New research from Picadeli reveals that 86 per cent of adults aged 18-29 are failing to reach the World Health Organisation’s recommended daily fresh produce intake
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NewsLondon Gateway welcomes first Gemini service call
Maersk Stadelhorn will leave the UK for calls at the ports of Hamburg, Tanger Med, Colombo, Kamarajar, Algeciras and Rotterdam
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NewsUrban Farm-It’s Lion’s Mane mushrooms roar onto Sainsbury’s shelves
Kent-grown product is pitched as an ideal ingredient for plant-based cooking
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NewsEFRA urges Westminster to protect farmer income
Government must do more to protect farmer income and preserve fairness in UK supply chain, says House of Commons committee
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NewsGovernment policy threatens domestic production, BAPL warns
Incoming wage cost hikes and future inheritance tax changes are damaging domestic production and will hurt consumers, according to apple and pear growers
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NewsFresh Direct and City Harvest celebrate one million meals
The major milestone was announced during Food Waste Week, which is taking place on 17-23 March in the UK
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NewsFPC calls for halt to plant health fee hikes
Fresh Produce Consortium CEO takes centre stage at IFE and calls for government to pause plant health fee hike
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NewsCampaign calls for more loose sales of F&V to cut food waste
New survey shows that total UK fresh fruit and veg waste tops 2.5mn tonnes per year
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AdvertorialThe pallet revolution: replacing wood for good
As American entrenprenur and author Seth Godin says, “Change almost never fails because it’s too early. It almost always fails because it’s too late”
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NewsARU to host Plant Empowerment’s first UK workshop
Two-day event will feature practical demonstrations and expert insights
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NewsNew UK soil health initiative launched by SoilPoint and Cefetra
Up to 36 farmers will be selected to take part in Soil Booster programme
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NewsHadlow College cultivates career insights at hort conference
Students gain expert insight into future horticulture careers at Hadlow’s annual Horticulture Higher Education Conference
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NewsFelix Project hosts food waste webinar
The London food redistribution charity offers online event to inform produce sector about new food waste legislation
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NewsStrong start for T&G’s 2025 Jazz apple harvest
First export shipments due to depart Napier Port for Japan, the UK, France and Italy mid-March
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NewsPGRO talks up pea and bean potential after SFI setback
Growers who haven’t finalised cropping decisions should look at pulses, PGRO says
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NewsConsumers encouraged to fill the fibre gap with prunes
PR push comes as new research shows low fibre intake across the UK and Europe