All United Kingdom articles – Page 84
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NewsElliott’s Echo fruit pad hits the market
Elliott Absorbent Products is launching its 100 per cent plastic-free, recyclable and compostable fruit pad, Echo
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NewsNFU writes to PM to stress need for renewed ag budget
Farming union calls on Keir Starmer to live up to his commitments at the 2023 NFU Conference
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CommentCutting plastic packaging requires a multi-dimensional approach
Jack Ward, director of the British Growers Association, says the future of fresh produce packaging must be considered from more than one perspective
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NewsCall for long-term worker commitment after Defra confirms 2025 SWS numbers
The NFU wants a long-term commitment on seasonal workers, but government has only given assurances for next year
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NewsBiofresh Safestore adds new features to potato sprout suppressant system
CO2 monitor and the Pulsed Start functionality take Biofresh Safestore system to the next level, tech provider says
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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