All United Kingdom articles – Page 75
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NewsLidl triples plant-based range following surge in consumer demand
Discounter expands ‘Vemondo Plant!’ range after 12 per cent hike in demand for plant-based products
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NewsWestfalia Fruit appoints Chris Bush as group CEO
Bush brings extensive global grocery retail experience, having previously worked at DFI Retail Group and Tesco
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NewsGlobal farmers eye agtech and sustainability
McKinsey & Company has launched its Global Farmers Insights 2024, with respondents highlighting extreme weather, increased prices of input and unstable commodity prices as major challenges
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NewsIndustry calls for caution after Wrap’s packaging ban plea
The fresh produce industry and UK supermarkets call for balanced approach to assessing plastic packaging use on fruit and veg
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NewsPotential inheritance tax changes threaten UK family farms
NFU concerned about reports of possible changes to Agricultural Property Relief, which would badly hit family farms
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NewsBritish blues are booming at Hall Hunter
British fruit grower Hall Hunter reports record year for its UK blueberry crop
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NewsFarmer ‘pathfinders’ wanted for precision-breeding project
BOFIN seeks growers to drive discussion on precision breeding and share insights with the wider agricultural community
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NewsUK organic market registers green shoots of recovery
UK organic food and drink sales bounce back from cost-of-living crisis with growth exceeding non-organic sector, conference says
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NewsCity Harvest report gets to grips with UK’s struggle for self-sufficiency in food
Report lays bare how increased costs linked Brexit, climate change and other factors threaten UK food security and hit the poor hardest
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NewsWrap recommends fresh produce packaging ban
UK supermarkets should be banned from selling fresh produce such as apples, tomatoes and bananas in primary packaging, says anti-waste charity
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NewsJames Hutton Institute awarded £1mn to “revitalise” UK raspberry industry
Institute has embarked on a five-year project focused on tackling the economic issues affecting the UK’s raspberry growers
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NewsShoppers increase spending ahead of Halloween and Christmas
The increase is likely due to retailers rolling out new ranges for the two seasonal events, according to retail analysts NIQ
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NewsSelect Technology MD to step down after 30 years in charge
IT firm, which supports several major fruit suppliers, will be led by outgoing MD’s son from 1 November
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NewsWonky veg box firm Earth & Wheat in sustainable tea giveaway
Supplier teams up with indie tea brand Bird & Blend Tea Co. to give away free samples and offer customers the chance to win a year’s supply of tea
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NewsDP World unveils £1bn expansion of London Gateway
The logistics company says the container port expansion will significantly boost UK trade
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NewsAI will “supercharge” agricultural efficiency
GlobalData says Artificial Intelligence will make farming more efficient and reduce the sector’s environmental impact
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NewsAngus Soft Fruits explores global export potential
David Buxcey of Angus Soft Fruits tells FPJ about export opportunities in Europe, as berry production increases in Morocco, and in Asia and the Middle East, as UK producers look to diversify in search of higher returns
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NewsPenrhos Spirits ‘saves 52,000 raspberries’ with new gin
Drinks company aims to use rescued fruit to prevent food waste and boost sustainability
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NewsFlorette partners with nutritionist to boost awareness of women’s health
The salad brand aims to encourage more dialogue on women’s health, as one in six admit that men often aren’t involved in the conversations
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NewsBerryWorld launches new blueberry packs to promote breast cancer awareness
Exclusively available at Ocado Retail, BerryWorld has teamed up with breast cancer charity Coppafeel! for the launch