All United Kingdom articles – Page 81
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NewsFairtrade macadamias make UK debut in Central Co-op stores
Macadamia nuts from Malawi will join Central Co-op’s existing range of Fairtrade products
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NewsGrowers say ‘no for now’ to new Sedex standards
British grower groups call for “proper consultation” before new audit rules on seasonal worker fees are introduced in UK
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NewsRavenwood launches new seal contamination detection system
The specialist in X-ray inspection equipment says it is now more important than ever to ensure product quality using automated systems
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NewsDaniel Zeichner appointed new UK farming minister
Prime Minister Keir Starmer appoints Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner as farming minister
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NewsNFU president meets new Defra secretary
Tom Bradshaw and Steve Reed discuss food security, the investment required for the future of farming, and restrictions to planning policy
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NewsFresh Direct reports 10 per cent rise in prepared produce sales
Against a backdrop of staff shortages in foodservice, chefs are seeking more pre-prepared fruit and veg
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NewsBloem and Ecopromt team up to enhance vertical farm lighting
Vertical farming specialists join forces to provide growers with customised lighting solutions
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NewsFarming unions set out priorities for Sir Keir
English and Welsh farming unions congratulate new government and push for financial and labour security
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NewsLineage launches Global Food Chain Innovation Challenge
Competition invites students and startups to develop and pitch groundbreaking solutions aimed at tackling food waste
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NewsWelsh farmers light bonfires in general election protest
Farmers from pressure group Enough is Enough light bonfires on farms across Wales to highlight agriculture’s lack of prominence in general election campaign
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NewsFarm debt rises but confidence in financial health holds up
Survey by Investec Wealth & Management (UK) explores how farmers are coping with high running costs
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NewsDP World invests in cranes at London Gateway to boost railway capacity
Logistics giant says new cranes will help allow significantly more freight to be carried to and from the port by rail
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NewsCall for trial farmers for next stage of precision slug control project
‘Slug sleuths’ will be paid to take part in on-farm monitoring and trials
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NewsRecord online growth for Asda in year of financial progress
Supermarket reaches highest-ever online share as overall sales rise 7 per cent
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NewsGPG evaluates latest blueberry genetics
Tropical Blue, Maverick and Gladiator among ‘standout’ varieties, company said
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NewsThorvald robots now treat ‘one in 10’ UK strawberries
Saga Robotics announces new partnerships with major growers in Kent, Scotland, and the south of England
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NewsIceland unveils ‘supermarket manifesto’ ahead of general election
Executive chair Richard Walker says he wants to advocate for customers and colleagues and narrow the gap between government and British high streets
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NewsAldi to cut food waste with crownless pineapple trial
The UK discounter will remove and recycle pineapple crown prior to sale
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NewsEden Research closes in on new bioinsecticide
Products shows strong efficacy against all life stages of key pests in lab and field trials
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NewsIGD finds inflation still main driver for UK grocery market
Real-terms market growth expected to continue at lower level throughout 2025-26