All United Kingdom articles – Page 36
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NewsChristmas grocery spend hits new high
UK supermarket December sales surpass £13 billion for first time, Kantar data reveals
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CommentIf the climate threat is so urgent, why not talk about it?
The presidential contenders’ wildly differing views on the climate threat appeared indecisive in the US election, but the reasons behind this may be instructive for fresh produce businesses globally
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NewsMick Haith retires after 47 years of service
Son of Haith founder steps down after nearly five decades with the UK veg-machinery manufacturer
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NewsEFRA seeks comments on supply chain fairness
The cross-party committee of MPs launches new inquiry to examine UK food sector issues
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NewsTrinity AgTech and Aethr Associates launch new sustainability roadmap
Co-developed ‘Business Leader Brief on Sustainability’ helps agricultural businesses plan their data-driven transformation
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NewsBAPL technical day to share latest research results
Event at NIAB in East Malling will brief apple and pear growers on latest research projects, including improving low-oxygen Gala storage and new control opportunities for apple scab and canker
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NewsAldi UK reports record Christmas sales and busiest-ever trading day
Discounter pledges to continue to take the lead in offering low prices in 2025
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NewsBrassica and Leafy Salad Conference gears up for flagship Leicester event
Conference and gala dinner takes place on 30 January
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CommentCan Veganuary get its veg back?
Harvey Choat, MD of food and drink comms agency Nexus, argues that the 2025 Veganuary campaign risks alienating consumers and should instead focus on a message of ‘plant-more’ rather than ‘meat-less’
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NewsNew scheme offers farmers rewards for GHG reductions
Soil Association Exchange initiative connects farmers with businesses striving to meet sustainability targets
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NewsFestive faceoff brings giveaway prices on supermarket veg
Retailers drop the price of Christmas dinner vegetables as low as 8p
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NewsGB Potatoes highlights challenges and chances in New Year’s message
CEO Scott Walker says there is urgent need to strengthen seed availability but stresses significance of grant agreement between AHDB and GB Potatoes
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NewsNew app aims to simplify audit burden on growers
AgriAudit helps farmers prepare for multiple audits by consolidating requirements, removing duplicates, and improving efficiency
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News£15m government fund aims to boost food redistribution
Initiative hopes to strengthen relationships between farmers and food charities
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NewsNFU president outlines farming industry hopes for 2025
After a difficult past 12 months for farmers, Tom Bradshaw is calling for better government support
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NewsM&S sells new-season British asparagus before Christmas
Limited selection of early pickings from Wye Valley Produce went on sale in Hereford
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NewsBranston donates two million meals to FareShare
The potato supplier regularly supplies the charity with surplus spuds to create nutritious meals
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NewsNuffield Farming Scholarships open in January
Applications for 2026 Nuffield Farming Scholarships will open on 29 January 2025
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NewsGB Potatoes announces new chair
Alex Godfrey takes over from Mark Taylor as chairman of the potato organisation
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NewsNew project aims to improve tomato growing with AI
TomatoGuard uses AI-powered digital nose sensor to detect early signs of crop stress