All Fresh produce articles
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NewsFresh produce imports to face more, not less, red tape under SPS deal
Importers bringing in fruit and veg from outside the EU are facing significant cost hikes under the proposed agreement
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ProfilesFlorette’s Polly Davies on food waste, NPD and odd shoes
‘As an industry we all need to take more risks to move categories on and inspire more mealtimes’
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News‘More work to be done’ on farm assurance system, report finds
The commissioner David Llewellyn said the review had acted as a ‘catalyst for change’ but said ‘there remains more work to be done’
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NewsFood security put at risk by government trade policies, industry warns
The Fresh Produce Consortium warned that Britain cannot ‘grow its way out’ of food security concerns without maintaining a strong and balanced global supply chain
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Analysis & FeaturesCan long-term bumper contracts save British farming?
Long-term contracts have become the norm, with retailers claiming they offer farmers security and cash to invest. Is it that straightforward?
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NewsCo-op launches best-of-season potato packs to support British farmers
The supermarket said it was a first for UK retail and supported its efforts to maintain British supply all year round
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NewsKiwi brand Zespri launches first UK TV campaign
The campaign is designed to position Zespri as the ‘most trusted brand for natural nutrient density’
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NewsTesco beefs up meal deal with hot breakfast and lunch offer
Customers will be able to purchase hot breakfast and lunch items for £5.50 with a Clubcard
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NewsBritish strawberry season delayed due to cold weather
The cooler spring has slowed the ripening process, but with strawberries remaining on plant for longer, the taste profile is richer with more balanced natural sweetness, according to growers
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NewsM&S launches vertically farmed salads
The method means leaves can be picked at the ‘perfect’ moment without any contact human hands from seeding to harvest, according to M&S
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NewsAndy Murray marks Albert Bartlett donating 20 million meals
Murray visited the Move On facility in Glasgow, where he toured the Coronation Food Project Hub
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InterviewsHugh Fearnley-Whittingstall on fibre’s heroes and villains
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s new cookbook wants to teach shoppers how to maximise their fibre intake – without the pushy fare peddled by influencers
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NewsTesco Northern Ireland doubles local suppliers in three years
The UK’s largest retailer said nearly 140 suppliers based in the devolved nation offered over 1,600 lines, with all Tesco own-brand fresh beef, pork, milk and eggs sold in the country sourced from them
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NewsNanna Tate expands range with Baby Potatoes line
The Branston-owned brand said the ‘bite-sized beauties are carefully selected from the very best varieties of baby potatoes’ and are quick to cook
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NewsEU alignment ‘will not cut trade red tape’, claim experts
The government has claimed the SPS deal will slash the cost of exporting food to the EU
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NewsFlorette launches new Essentials value range
The British salad brand said its Essentials range would ensure people ‘continue to access fresh, nutritious produce at a highly accessible price point as household budgets remain under pressure’
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Category ReportFrozen fruit snacking brands flood the market
A new generation of suppliers is driving shoppers to freezers for healthier snacks
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NewsAgricultural inflation more than double general inflation rates
The latest estimates from the farming consultancy have placed the rate at 8.4% annually, well ahead of CPI at 3.3% and CPI Food at 3.5%
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NewsFounder bootstraps boerewors sausage startup Braaiology
Braaiology is set to launch in July 2026 with the country’s signature spiral sausage, boerewors
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Feature SynopsisFocus On Fresh Produce: 13 June
Brands are becoming more visible in the fresh produce aisles