All United Kingdom articles – Page 401
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Article70 per cent of labour providers running short
New survey paints picture of deteriorating labour availability in the food sector, with calls for government action
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ArticleDiamondback moths ‘can now survive winter’
Resistant brassica pest can withstand winter temperatures, say experts at Rothamsted Research and AHDB
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ArticlePotato Lono promises major yield uplift
Levity CropScience unveils research indicating series of crop improvements in potatoes
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ArticleGLAA launches new plan to bring down slavers
Anti-exploitation agency sets out three-year strategy to protect workers
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ArticleGreenvale scoops green award in Scotland
Potato supplier rewarded for boosting sustainability in the Scottish borders at the Vibes Scottish Business Awards
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ArticlePotato firm calls for grading innovation as wages rise
Caithness Potatoes wants to see harvesters with built-in graders to reduce seed potato sector’s reliance on manual labour
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ArticleGet organised, Balkan growers told
At this week’s Fruitnet Forum South-East Europe, the region’s apple and berry producers were advised to diversify, collaborate and get organised to achieve export success
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ArticleFareShare redistributes Morrisons grapes
New partnership will save surplus grapes from retailer’s Cutler Heights packhouse in Bradford and redistribute to those in need
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ArticleCalifornia prunes in the limelight
The fruit’s nutritional clout and versatility as a high-end ingredient is fuelling a resurgence in UK sales
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ArticleMorrisons sells wonky pomegranates
Spanish-grown fruit with skin blemishes and mixed sizing will sell for 30p each in retailer’s wonky produce range
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ArticleChile ramps up blues promotions
The CBC’s UK campaign will promote blueberries as the perfect sharing food and health snack
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ArticleGreenvale invests in new organic varieties
Supplier tackles shortage of reliable organic potato varieties but accepts limited potential of the market
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ArticleWatercress industry launches first-ever hygiene guide
A new guide drafted in line with FSA guidance will help watercress growers continue to meet food safety legislation
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ArticleOverproduction drives down potato prices
Increases in planted area hit potato sector as average prices fall 27 per cent and some growers drop below cost of production
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ArticleMixed reaction to autumn Budget
Industry bodies support investment in R&D, but point to lack of specific backing for farming amid Brexit uncertainty
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ArticleCompetition “harming sustainability”
New report from Fairtrade Foundation urges government to encourage closer cooperation in the private sector
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ArticleCosta Rica pins hopes on China's pineapple intake
Pineapple suppliers in Costa Rica have increased production in anticipation of major consumption growth in China
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ArticleSpar sets out its stall as competition hots up
Symbol group has unleashed major recruitment and incentive scheme as it prepares to take ‘convenience to next level’
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ArticleKing: convenience adds value to grocery
Ex-Sainsbury's CEO says trend for NPD in convenience is proof supermarkets are not all about low pricing
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ArticleGrowers charity ball raises £25k
Lea Valley Growers raised an impressive £25,000 at its first social event in 20 years through a charity auction and sponsorships