All United Kingdom articles – Page 5
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News‘Spectacular’ sales growth for British berries
All of the major berry categories are seeing substantial sales increases this season
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NewsCo-op debuts Mojito-flavoured grapes
New variety Mojito Fresh will be available in select stores from early next week
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NewsBOOM awards recognise best in organic
Riverford’s Valor potatoes and Isle of Wight tomatoes were recognised in the annual awards, alongside a software company helping new veg box start-ups
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NewsBCGA outlines details of 2025 carrot Demonstration Day
Event is followed by second annual British Carrot Day
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FeaturesMasters in sustainability and quality: lessons from Portugal
Beanstalk Global’s visits to a range of major Portuguese fresh produce companies highlighted the importance of exceptional taste, robust environmental practices, and collaboration across the supply chain
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FeaturesFrench apple growers embrace change
Despite considerable challenges, Daniel Sauvaitre, president of the French apple and pear association (ANPP), believes the country’s apple business is well placed to respond to consumer demands for sustainability and top quality
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NewsEast Malling Trust to unveil new science strategy
Sir Peter Kendall will deliver keynote speech at free virtual event this Friday as hort research charity unveils new five-year plans for science and impact
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PromotionComing soon: FPJ Sustainability Special
FPJ’s Sustainability Special tackles the big questions and opportunities in climate change mitigation, supply resilience and the push for net zero
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NewsInnovation on show at Fruit Focus
Strawberry picking robots, vertical farms and policy debates were on the agenda at annual industry fruit show along with findings from pollination and growing media trials
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NewsPO steering group forms new trade body
Producer Organisations unite under new UK Fruit and Vegetable Association to call for replacement scheme to fund innovation and ensure parity across UK
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NewsCaroline Drummond Award seeks 2025 winner
Awards embody the spirit of the late chief executive of LEAF
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NewsIGD urges industry support to promote careers in food
The Mmmake Your Mark campaign is back for 2025 to highlight diversity of opportunities
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NewsNew Zealand launches sustainability report for UK food buyers
NZTE has launched its first cross-category sustainability report for UK food and drink buyers, highlighting how New Zealand producers can help retailers meet environmental goals while ensuring supply chain resilience.
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AdvertorialJob of the Week: UK sales and procurement manager
An established supplier of exotic fruit and vegetables is seeking a UK-based sales and procurement manager to join its expanding team
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NewsSodexo wins major sustainability award
Catering giant has a longstanding focus on sustainability initiatives
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NewsM&S uses AI and bumblebees to grow better strawberries
Retailer reveals pioneering, innovative approach to berry production that combines artificial intelligence with bumblebee pollination, with early trials showing promising results for fruit quality and consistency
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NewsBlight solutions in focus at BASF potato webinar
Event highlights some of the issues facing potato growers and innovations looking to solve them
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NewsStudents experience the role of tech in horticulture at Kent event
Initiative aims to attract more young people into food and farming careers
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NewsTesco sees record fruit sales as UK heatwave continues
The UK’s largest food retailer expects to sell nearly 4mn punnets of strawberries and millions of other fruit items as temperatures soar again
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CommentHorror accident shows dangers of working alone
Graham Bannister of GB Potatoes recounts how he suffered what could have been a fatal fall and outlines the steps to take in isolated, poorly connected areas