All United Kingdom articles – Page 9
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NewsFischer Farms achieves top BRC food safety grade
The company behind one of the world’s largest vertical farms has achieved the highest possible grade in its first BRC food safety audit, marking a significant milestone for the business
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NewsLidl Community Fund helps tackle food poverty
The retailer’s community grant scheme has now given £2 million in funding since 2022 with recipients including a Kent cookery club and a national school pantry scheme
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NewsSpanish fresh produce exports to EU grow 9 per cent
Spain’s fruit and vegetable exports to the EU grew by 9 per cent in the January-May period, reaching €7.697bn and accounting for 81 per cent of the country’s total fresh produce exports
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VideoPerceptions of freshness ‘key to future success’ at Ocado
Trading manager Martha Springham discusses challenges and advantages of online retail in Festival of Fresh interview about Ocado’s fresh produce strategy
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NewsNew project will use AI to validate regenerative farming
The first large-scale AI project to validate regenerative practices in potato production will take place in the UK with funding from a major EU grant
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NewsBloom Fresh ramps up global crackdown on IP infringement
Breeder launches its biggest-ever enforcement programme
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News£70k donation boosts NFU Education’s teaching goals
Cash from NFU Mutual Charitable Trust will help meet demand for food and farming education
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PodcastsBeyond the FPJ Big 50: Are people really buying more fruit and veg?
Listen to the first episode of The Fresh Produce Journal Podcast and find out why fresh produce sales in the UK are at a record high
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NewsNew climate-resilient apricots launched by Worldwide Fruit and Cot International
Four new varieties grown in the UK have been brought to market, with development focused on resilience to extreme weather and frosty winters
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NewsAsda’s Yorkshire refit highlights fruit & veg
Fresh produce aisle among those to receive feature lighting and neon signage
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NewsLogistics UK CEO steps down after a decade in the role
David Wells oversaw the rebrand of the business group from the Freight Transport Association
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NewsLogistics UK calls for more detail on EES following launch date announcement
Trade body says members need reassurance there are sufficient staff and infrastructure to carry out checks required for Entry/Exit Scheme
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FeaturesExperts expect no slowdown in UK avocado market
Global avocado supplies continue to increase, leading many to predict imminent issues of oversupply, but a panel of UK experts at this year’s Festival of Fresh conference see more room for growth
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NewsCo-op launches ‘next-gen’ micro store format
Convenience chain is looking to take a bigger slice of the food-for-now market
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NewsVideo: Extreme weather cuts English pea harvest after strong start
Pea grower reports yields approximately 25 per cent below contracted tonnage following a challenging end to what had initially promised to be an exceptional season
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NewsMetis plums debut new LinerlessLid cartonboard punnets at Tesco
Launch from Coveris reflects growing trends for paper-based and branded packaging in UK
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NewsAlbert Bartlett and Andy Murray announce long-term partnership
Tennis legend will urge Brits to “bring out their best side”, starting with brand campaign showcasing ease of use and quality of Albert Bartlett potatoes
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NewsBumper crop for British blueberries
Blueberry growers are expecting a 25 increase in sales after strong consumer awareness and a bumper crop, as investment in automation and varietal development drives industry forward
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NewsNFU Water Summit puts focus on critical issues
Event comes as farmers increasingly experience severe weather events