All Fresh produce articles – Page 18
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Analysis & FeaturesWas Sunak’s summit enough to inspire supply chain confidence?
The second annual Farm to Fork Summit saw representatives from across the food sector gather at No 10 to hear the PM’s proposals
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NewsBritish strawberry season later but sweeter due to weather
British Berry Growers said the slow growth built stronger plants, which had the energy to support larger and more flavoursome fruits
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NewsAsda launches ‘Support UK’ page on website
The retailer has updated its website to include a ‘Support UK’ page which will be regularly updated to showcase all the produce sourced from UK-based farms
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NewsOcado enjoys ‘Clarkson’s Farm effect’ as new series sees British produce sales soar
“This clearly captured consumer interest,” Ocado Retail said
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Range PreviewTesco unveils Root & Soul ‘plant-led’ sides and salads range
Tesco’s new veg-based flexitarian range puts the ‘edge’ back in veg
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NewsPM unveils first Food Security Index and support package at farm to fork summit
The index was published alongside a new blueprint to grow the UK fruit and vegetable sector in order to reinforce food security
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Analysis & FeaturesSausages, salads and the Great British BBQ gender divide
With summer nearly here, Brits will soon be firing up their barbies. We’ve lifted the lid on Britain’s barbecues to find out what consumers are thinking
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NewsWorkers’ groups call on supermarkets to pay seasonal labour fees
The groups said there are risks farmers will be unable to comply to new rules
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Comment & OpinionFive years and £50m looks ambitious to do away with seasonal labour
One wonders what a £50m investment in funding to accelerate farm automation over the next five years might achieve
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NewsUK seasonal worker operator temporarily suspended
Seasonal worker scheme operator Ethero has had its government licence temporarily suspended, The Grocer understands
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NewsWaitrose commits to regenerative farming project for 2,000 farms
The retailer aims to boost long-term financial resilience of farms and combat climate change through its Farming for Nature plan
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NewsUnbeleafable expands vertically farmed salad range with zesty SKU
Unbeleafable Zesty Baby Leaves contains sorrel and a mix of green and red baby lettuce leaves
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Analysis & FeaturesAs confidence falls, what’s worrying farmers the most in new NFU survey?
The NFU’s annual confidence survey shows farmers are expecting production to fall by significant numbers over the next year with confidence at ‘all time lows’
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NewsGovernment announces long-term seasonal labour scheme
The government has announced plans to extend the seasonal worker visa route for five years until 2029 to give businesses time to plan effectively
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NewsShelf-life extending tech company secures funding boost
OSY Group has secured a £750,000 funding boost from investors
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NewsFarmer confidence at an all-time low, NFU data reveals
The Farmer Confidence Survey showed short and mid-term confidence is at its lowest since records began in 2010
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NewsSeasonal workers struggle to seek redress, new research finds
The report by Focus on Labour Exploitation has documented the ways workers can be stuck in poor employment, with requests to transfer to a different farm often ignored or denied
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NewsUK Salads collapsed owing its creditors £18m, report shows
The Essex-based greenhouse operator was a key supplier to Aldi and fell into administration in February
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NewsRare & Pasture and Tempus Foods merge to power up charcuterie brands
Charcuterie brands Rare & Pasture and Tempus Foods have agreed a merger in a bid to expand production and sales of their ethically sourced meat products
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NewsSeasonal worker returns higher despite human rights concerns
The rate of returnees was between 65% and 75% this year so far, according to James Mallick, director of Fruitful Jobs