All United Kingdom articles – Page 36
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NewsZespri reports “best ever” season in Portugal
Kiwifruit brand also reveals pre-commercial trials of SunGold in Greece performed well despite hot summer conditions
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CommentIt’s time to act to save British food production
Ali Capper, executive chair of BAPL, shares her response to the October 2024 Budget announcements
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NewsPlastic Packaging Tax to rise from 1 April 2025
Government announces PPT changes and publishes response to plastic recycling consultation, FPC reports
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NewsNFU locks horns with Treasury over inheritance tax
Tom Bradshaw meets with officials to outline the distress the tax has caused farmers
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CommentPromising carrot season in Egypt a boost for global markets
Egypt has emerged as a significant player in the global carrot market, becoming the third largest supplier of carrots to the EU in 2022/23, according to Khaled Alhabouny, operations director at Alhabouny Group
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NewsAHDB says Labour Budget highlights importance of farming succession
Levy board has outlined how changes in inheritance tax, direct payments and the farming budget could impact the sector
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NewsNationwide Produce founder dies aged 88
Produce veteran and Nationwide founder Bernard O’Malley passed away last week shortly after his wife Joan
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NewsPhytoform Labs develops “breakthrough” mini tomato
Tiny tomato plants that ”pack a punch” could prove breakthrough crop for UK precision breeding
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NewsFenmarc acquires Alfred G. Pearce
Deal brings established vegetable-growing operation into the Fenmarc stable
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NewsWestminster extends prunes’ duty-free status
US industry welcomes UK decision to extend zero import tariff on California prunes
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News‘Reverse awful family-farm tax,’ says NFU
Farming union is mobilising members for mass lobby of MPs in London to reverse family farm tax
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NewsOcado Group appoints technology leader Adam Warby as new Chair
Ocado CEO Tim Steiner describes Warby’s appointment as an “important moment” in the company’s development
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NewsFarmers urge banks to prioritise support for nature and the climate
Soil Association survey included responses from over 100 UK farmers
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NewsHalloweena mandarins back for second season
The healthier Halloween snack is available in select locations across the UK and Spain
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NewsMoroccan sweet peppers aim for export record
The country’s formidable rise is well known when it comes to tomatoes, but Moroccan suppliers of sweet peppers have also seen exports increase significantly across Europe
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NewsFarming industry dismay at new Labour Budget
NFU slams the Budget for threatening family farms and making food production more expensive
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NewsUK leek campaign launched
Campaign will introduce budget friendly ways to cook with leeks and minimise waste
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NewsVertical Future launches new crop data services
The new range of Crop-Science-as-a-Service services spans tailored growing trials, product testing and the use of crop algorithms
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NewsLineup revealed for November’s pea and bean conference
PBGA puts together programme focused on industry updates and insights
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NewsAldi opens applications for Christmas food donations
Aldi is calling on charities across the UK to register to receive surplus food donations this Christmas