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Tesco buys extra 40 tonnes of British raspberries after bumper crop
In the past 12 months, Tesco has taken bumper crops of strawberries, carrots, cauliflowers, cherries, lettuce and celery
Tesco to axe Fairtrade for own label coffee Subscription
Move is yet another blow to the Fairtrade Foundation following a similar decision by Sainsbury’s earlier this month
Soft fruit industry at risk without labour assurances
British Summer Fruits warns of “extreme” situation over labour shortages and soaring prices if the government does not address migrant labour shortages soon
Queen's Speech 2017: the grocery industry reacts Subscription
Reactions from influential players in food and drink and an overview of the key bills for the industry
Gove promises 'open and frank' dialogue with food and farming
Brexit brought opportunity to get rid of ‘cumbersome bureaucracy’, said secretary of state
World Avocado Organization and Tesco link for marketing push
Campaign will see Tesco take an ‘al fresco’ avocado roadshow around the UK
Morrisons announces local produce deals with Yorkshire suppliers Subscription
Masons Gin, Grandma Wild’s Biscuits and confectionery manufacturer Parrs Foods have all secured listings in Yorkshire…
Soil Association Certification launches blockchain trial Subscription
The NGO and tech startup Provenance have launched the trial in association with health food retailer As Nature Intended
New EU label rules result in 62% more recalls over allergens Subscription
There were 144 allergen-related recalls in 2015/16, up from 89 in 2014/15, according to research by law firm RPC
Prawn trawling ‘killing thousands of marine turtles’ Subscription
Report estimates as many as 29,000 turtles are killed every year by tropical prawn trawls
Waitrose plays up British credentials in poultry sourcing ad Video
The ad is the latest instalment in Waitrose’s campaign to promote the provenance of its food
ABP in Carbon Trust standard triple whammy
The company has again been recognised for its efforts in cutting carbon emissions, water use and waste
Glyphosate ban 'could cost UK agrifood £1bn a year' Subscription
Research claims ban on chemical could have ‘devastating’ impact on British economy and agricultural sector
Michael Gove will 'have work cut out' as new Defra secretary Subscription
However, his appointment could herald “less of a cliff edge” in Brexit negotiations says British Growers Association
Scientists make breakthrough in antibiotic resistance fight Subscription
Researchers have discovered an organism that is able to target harmful bacteria, but leave good bacteria intact in pigs
PureCircle develops ‘less bitter’ StarLeaf stevia Subscription
The company claims the new variety will help manufacturers slash sugar in products without sacrificing taste
Spoilt Pig rolls out first 'Raised Without Antibiotics' bacon Subscription
The range will roll out in major retailers including Tesco and Morrisons later this month
What a Conservative-DUP coalition means for food and drink
The Northern Irish party is keen to maintain free trade with the EU but is a harsh critic of the Common Fisheries Policy
Post-Brexit access to migrant labour vital warn rural businesses Subscription
The CLA echoed calls from other producers for the introduction of a seasonal agricultural workers scheme
Tesco ramps up supply of Cornish new potatoes from Branston Subscription
Supplier predicts it ship more than 2,700 tonnes of spuds, up 8% on last year’s figures
Arla organic milk ad rapped by ASA over 'better for the land' claim
Complaint that dairy farming was ‘not good for the land’ was upheld by regulator
Waitrose launches range of speciality aubergines
The white aubergines, nicknamed “snowbergines”, are early varieties of aubergine grown in Holland
UK pig sector slashes use of last resort antibiotic colistin Subscription
Farmers and vets are taking the threat of antibacterial resistance seriously, says the National Pig Association
Sales of farmed fish set to surpass wild 'as early as 2019'
Demand for fish has risen as consumers increasingly choose it for its perceived health benefits
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10 grocery leaders share their best careers advice
Over the years, The Grocer has interviewed the most powerful and influential people in grocery at the peak of their careers. Here are 10 pieces of advice that helped these leaders reach the top of their game. Click each name to read the full interview.
Uber-style surge pricing in supermarkets is uber-unlikely Subscription
The replacing of paper shelf-edge labels in some stores with electronic ones could mean prices go down rather than up
Why are so few Brits prepared to pick fruit?
The UK fruit & veg sector is at risk because Brexit has made it harder to hire seasonal workers from Europe - and Brits don’t want to do the job. We explain why it’s so hard to hire British workers for seasonal jobs, and what to do about it.
Big brands count the cost as Sainsbury's declares war Subscription
Distinctive NPD preferred, with commodity brands facing the axe
The trouble with crowdfunding Subscription
What’s the success rate for crowdfunded startups? And is there adequate protection, or are punters just punks? We take a look at the winners … and losers
Seasonal labour shortages - who's going to sort it and when? Subscription
Happy Brexit anniversary! We’ve seen soaring inflation, shrinkflation and the near collapse of a government
Amazon appetite for physical stores points to UK targets Subscription
When China sneezes the world gets a cold. It feels a bit like that with Amazon
What the Whole Foods tie-up will mean for Amazon Subscription
Amazon’s food armoury had lacked crucial weapons. Not any more
Build to last: get your foodie startup past the two-year mark
I was recently asked to give a talk on longevity at a food startup conference
Paul Turner, Alf Turner, on Dragons' Den and Steve Jobs Subscription
Like my brothers, I became a Saturday boy at the family butchers shop
Sainsbury's closes in on Nisa but will members say yes? Subscription
Sainsbury’s is now in a one-horse race to buy Nisa – but could still lose
Producers must have a new mindset to children's health
Sir, Reading Anna Rosier’s Saturday Essay ‘The organic revolution forges ahead’, I found myself nodding in agreement
Macb withdraws Strawberry & Kiwi water as 'unpleasant smell' reported in drinks
Piccolo to run kids’ healthy eating classes at Morrisons
Tesco follows Sainsbury's with hikes to salmon prices
World Avocado Organization and Tesco link for marketing push
'Quick and easy' pork testing kit goes on sale
Müller targets convenience with two on-the-go snacking yoghurts
Pip & Nut launches trio of almond milk drinks
Tesco to axe Fairtrade for own label coffee
Persil Powergems 'are laundry breakthrough'
Heinz takes another run at carton format with Soup of the Day
High fat, sugar and salt foods set for 'healthier' labelling
General Election: what's in it for food and drink - video
Palm oil producers team up to support wildlife in Borneo
Are PepsiCo snacking goals meaningful or cynical?
Can Sainsbury's standard prove fairer than Fairtrade?
Tesco crowned Grocer of the Year at Gold Awards 
Malcolm Walker receives knighthood for services to retailing
Tesco trials four shopper mission-led Express store formats
Ocado's robot-powered warehouse: analyst reaction
