All United Kingdom articles – Page 42
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NewsKey challenges in the produce sector drive automation trend
MAF Roda’s Vincent Boulbes, export sales manager, Daniel Bourdin, general manager for China, and Chris Bray, New Zealand business development manager, discuss the drivers of automation and the challenges and opportunities in sorting
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NewsAHDB and LEAF team up to offer educational resources about farming
Initiative aims to boost understanding among children of where food comes from
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NewsInflation pushes more farmers into inheritance tax band
CAAV calculates that 19 per cent more farmers will fall foul of inheritance tax due to average annual inflation
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NewsPostsaver makes Belgium play with distribution tieup
UK timber-protection firm plans to bring its technology to orchards in Belgium and surrounding countries
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PromotionComing soon: FPJ Marketing & Branding Special
FPJ’s first-ever Marketing & Branding Special celebrates innovation and offers inspiration as opportunities for fresh produce brands grow in the UK
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NewsFruiterers conference to explore opportunities in data and AI
Event in Cambridge will cover how data and AI can be used to boost fruit yields, reduce input costs, and forecast crops
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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