All United Kingdom articles – Page 5
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NewsEfficiency is the enemy of resilience, Lang warns the NFU
Professor Tim Lang told the NFU conference that British food supply chains are unable to withstand shocks such as geopolitical turmoil or cyber warfare
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NewsProfessor Susan Jebb calls for ‘fundamental reset’ of food system as obesity crisis grows
Leading nutrition scientist calls for collaboration in UK food and drink sector to create system that prioritises health and nutrition but remains affordable
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NewsAldi extends partnership with The Bread and Butter Thing
All regional distribution centres will now be covered following successful trial
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NewsFood industry heavyweights pledge to boost bean sales
Big names are the latest to sign up to support the Bang in Some Beans campaign
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FeaturesSouth African blueberry season shows strong growth and quality
South Africa’s blueberry quality is high and volumes have increased this year, Berries ZA chief executive Brent Walsh told Fruitnet at Fruit Logistica
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NewsNFU writes to Reeves to call for long-term backing for farming
Farming union highlights narrow margins and lack of certainty
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NewsMorrisons outlines its £1.6bn support for British farmers
Initiatives include multi-year contracts and programmes to support workers
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NewsOnix returns for third season
Despite challenging weather conditions, the award-winning blood orange is back in stores across Europe throughout February
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NewsTesco recalls prepped fruit after salmonella finding
Grape and berry medley has been recalled by retailer after salmonella was detected during testing with consumers urged not to eat
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CommentComment: EPR is reshaping produce packaging – less may finally be more
Modern labels carry branding, traceability, disposal guidance and digital links, and weigh a fraction of a gram compared with other packaging types
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NewsSpace food brand seeks retail listing
Dried fruit and veg brand designed for astronauts is looking to expand into retail and capitalise on appeal to sports people and space enthusiasts
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NewsRed Tractor launches new portal in bid to ease audit burden
New features are designed to help reduce manual reporting tasks
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NewsFamily Tree Farms promotes commercial directors amid global market investments
Carla San Martin and Chris Taylor have seen their roles widen as the blueberry and stonefruit producer strengthens its international footprint
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NewsShoppers see vegetables as the future of food, says Tesco
Chilled plant-based food sales are back in growth after years of decline, according to new figures from Nielsen, as Tesco says shoppers see vegetables as a “fundamental part of how people expect to eat in future”
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NewsChemical withdrawals cause concern for shrinking potato industry
Varietal development is considered vital to sector security
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NewsExemptions win for farming in Carriage of Dangerous Goods rules
Regulations cover movement of goods such as fuel and fertilisers
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NewsLast chance to register for 2026 Spain Food Nation Summit
Organic produce and opportunities to boost exports from Spain to the UK will be focus of free event in London
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NewsUrban Farm-Produce targets ambitious growth with £1.9mn seed round
British Lion’s Mane producer has substantial plans for expansion this year
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NewsTomato sector on the hunt for ‘standout’ baby plum variety
There is currently a lack of options in the premium tier with resistance to ToBRFV, according to BASF’s customer marketing specialist
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CommentComment: Defra funding has supercharged food redistribution
The £9.2mn in Defra funding has helped us redistribute over a third more surplus produce and allowed growers to cover costs – now it’s time to go up another level, writes FareShare’s head of fresh produce Emma Brown