All United Kingdom articles – Page 48
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NewsNew Covent Garden Market celebrates 50 years at Nine Elms
Historic fresh produce wholesale market celebrates milestone anniversary serving London and the South East from ‘new’ Vauxhall site
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NewsLondon Zoo animals join 50th anniversary celebrations of New Covent Garden Market
Zoo animals enjoyed a celebratory breakfast of fresh veg to mark the market’s 50th anniversary
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NewsSainsbury’s launches salad range from vertical farm GrowUp
Unbeleafable leaves are grown and packed in a controlled environment at GrowUp’s vertical farm in Kent
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NewsGrocery sales in October ‘biggest since March 2020’
Over three million households bought at least one pumpkin, Kantar figures show
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NewsIGD report outlines how UK food sector can hit net-zero targets by 2050
Research provides framework for food sector to reduce agricultural emissions by 70 per cent
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FeaturesThe succession dilemma
With dwindling engagement from younger generations, the issues of succession planning and recruitment have become more pressing than ever on UK fruit and vegetable farms
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NewsFirst ships dock at London Gateway’s new all-electric berth
Milestone comes as DP World continues major expansion at the London port
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NewsNew Disney tie-in aims to boost kids’ consumption of fruit
Disney-branded mini apples and easy peelers are launching in Ocado this month
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NewsJazz toasts trophy haul at National Fruit Show
Apple brand continues its recent run of success at the Kent showcase
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NewsHow growers can protect their assets after IHT bombshell
Alexandra Chambers, wills, trust and tax associate solicitor at Aaron & Partners, outlines steps that growers and farmers can take following the Chancellor’s unpopular Budget announcements
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NewsUK seeks Danish advice on sustainable food policy
Following the success of Denmark’s National Plant-based Action Plan, a delegation from the country has been invited to Parliament to ascertain whether the UK could follow a similar path
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NewsFresh Direct highlights weather impact
Market review from the foodservice fresh produce specialist says weather and macroeconomic events continue to affect production and logistics
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NewsBranston boosts Nemo potato production
Finding Nemo just got easier as potato producer Branston ups production of this hybrid variety
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NewsMorrisons supports British farmers with series of commitments
Morrisons commits £1.4 billion to British farming in 2025 and gives 2,500 British farmers shopping discount
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NewsNational Fruit Show celebrates 91st year
NFU President officially opens Kent fruit show and BAPL boss outlines ambitious plans for British apple production
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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