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NewsMore domestic fruit & vegetables needed to boost food security, report finds
A report published today by Green Alliance has revealed that by expanding domestic horticulture to replace half of the fruit & vegetables currently imported that are suited to the British climate, the UK would boost overall food self-sufficiency to 66% – the highest level seen since the year 2000
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NewsFruit & veg shortages ‘inevitable’ as farmers forced to ‘grow less’
As drought conditions were extended to nearly 70% of England this week, the National Drought Group has warned all regions of the country are undergoing pressure on water resources, resulting in farmers experiencing their earliest harvest in 20 years
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NewsMore areas in England declared in drought after heatwaves
The National Drought Group has warned all regions of the country are experiencing pressure on their water resources – with increasing impacts across agriculture, public supplies, navigation and the environment
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NewsBritish Apples & Pears appoints new executive chair
The new chair will join the organisation on 1 September, working alongside current executive chair Ali Capper during a two-month handover
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NewsGrowers in ‘crisis’ with shortages to come as drought continues
Growers have told The Grocer that shortages of core lines are becoming more likely as parts of the country reach their seventh week without significant rain
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NewsFarmers being stonewalled by retailers over cost price increases: NFU
Food producers were often experiencing delay tactics out of a well-established ‘playbook’ over CPI increases, the NFU warned
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Comment & OpinionSainsbury’s long-term own-label deals are a threat to brands
Once the quality gap closes in fresh, dairy, meat and poultry, the brand premium becomes harder and harder to defend, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants
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NewsBuoyant year for berries boosts Berryworld finances
Berryworld’s turnover increased from £319.5m to £356.6m in the year to 31 December 2025, which the brand said was down to buoyant sales of both berries and prepared fruit
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NewsBurnham urged to avert £300m SPS deal hit to shoppers
The new PM has been urged to press for changes to the EU SPS deal that will see rest of world imports subjected to costly checks
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Sylt Pickling is helping consumers ‘pickle themselves silly’
Two pickle obsessive founders have built a brand that has won listings in delis and farm shops, plus pubs. They even run picking workships
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NewsNational Drought Group steps up heatwave response as food supply suffers
The recent extreme weather is having a ‘severe impact’ and is affecting water supplies and food production
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NewsGlobal food price crisis could now be looming, think tank warns
UN figures show 8% of the world’s population faced hunger in 2025
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NewsMorrisons launches ‘summer savings’ promotions campaign
The ‘money-saving offers’ include multibuys, online promotions and in-store price cuts, which will run throughout the summer
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NewsFresh produce growth stunted as growers battle heat pressure
Nationwide Produce has warned that in addition to growth issues, irrigation is under increasing pressure, harvesting windows are becoming shorter, and plants are under stress due to the continued heatwave
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Analysis & FeaturesFlourish Farleigh Road: from farm shop to dining destination
Flourish came from its founders’ desire to create a planet-friendly retail and dining destination that could make a positive impact
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NewsNew Covent Garden Market traders’ turnover tops £1bn for first time
The market’s 130 businesses turned over a collective £1.1bn in the year to 31 March 2026, eclipsing the previous year’s £934m by 15.5%
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NewsHoly Moly outlines global avocado ambitions with Westfalia Fruit collaboration
Fresh dips challenger Holy Moly is aiming to become the world’s number one avocado brand after securing investment, and agreeing a collaboration with Westfalia Fruit, The Grocer can reveal
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NewsGrowers facing ‘extremely challenging’ weather as crops suffer
Rapid fluctuations in temperature from around 10°C on cooler days to highs of 34°C are causing issues on farms including scorching produce and shutting down growth, growers have warned
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Comment & OpinionOur children’s poor health is a manufactured crisis
We are living in a manufactured health crisis driven by industry profit lines – and it’s wrecking the health of a generation, says Alice Mazon, member of the UK Youth Food and Farming Forum
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NewsAsda expects customers to ‘go wild’ for new Yellow Watermelon snack
The retailer said the new Exceptional Yellow Watermelon Fans tasted sweeter and milder than red watermelon