All Fresh produce articles – Page 5
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat food and drink will the UK grow as temperatures rise?
Climate change is reshaping what we grow and where we grow it — raising opportunities but also threats as to how we can keep feeding ourselves
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NewsDrought now a ‘nationally significant incident’ with food supply impacted
Five areas are officially in drought, with six more experiencing prolonged dry weather following the driest six months to July since 1976
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NewsBumper apple harvest with sweeter fruit expected after sunny spring
The latest predictions from British Apples & Pears have shown the overall apple crop is looking good and likely to be a little up on 2024
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NewsDanny Dyer ‘a tosser’ as Deliveroo launches freshness promise
Deliveroo will refund customers for products received with fewer than three days until their expiry date
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NewsFruit & veg supply critically threatened by climate breakdown in key growing regions
Temperatures are expected to rise by 16% on average across the top 10 fresh produce exporters to the UK by 2050
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NewsLess processed diet may be more beneficial for weight loss: study
When given nutritionally matched diets, participants lost twice as much weight eating minimally processed foods compared to ultra-processed foods, a new clinical trial has found
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NewsFresh Direct reports jump in British produce sales
Fresh Direct attributed much of the sales increase to premiumisation
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NewsAndy Murray partners with Albert Bartlett to encourage healthy diet
Andy Murray has been brought on board to help the brand champion the message that ‘healthy, nutritious food is for everyone’
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NewsUK food inflation to rise by 34% due to climate change in next two decades
New research from the Autonomy Institute has warned that while UK inflation unexpectedly hit 3.6% in June, worse is yet to come
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NewsWindsor Framework’s final phase hitting NI availability for some products
Checks on food and drink via the third and final phase of the post-Brexit framework came into force on 1 July
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Analysis & FeaturesWhere next for Smithfield & Billingsgate markets and the high streets that rely on them?
The historic markets are due to close in 2028 – but with tensions running high, will this really result in the promised ‘win-win for Londoners and traders’?
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News‘Guerrilla’ marketing campaign rolls out to promote natural local food
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall is spearheading the Farm Retail Association’s drive to redefine how British consumers view food
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NewsBritish fruit & veg should be put at heart of NHS plan, growers say
In a letter to the health secretary, grower representatives have warned that with vital funding for English fruit and vegetable production due to expire this year, growers risk being left behind
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NewsUK blackcurrant harvest arrives two weeks early after warm spring
Growers across the country have reported a strong, high-quality crop with the first fruit picked on 25 June, marking one of the earliest harvests
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NewsAHDB appoints interim chief executive
Janet Swadling will take on the role on 19 August, with the current CEO, Graham Wilkinson departing on 22 August
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NewsInnocent reveals £1m regenerative agriculture fund winners
The scheme supports innovative projects that champion regenerative agriculture and help safeguard the future long-term supply of fruit & veg
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NewsCo-op launches mojito cocktail flavoured grapes
The ‘Mojito Fresh’ variety will arrive in UK stores from 23 July after growers noticed its flavour resembled the classic cocktail
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NewsBritish berries experiencing ‘spectacular’ season in supply and demand
Data from British Berry Growers has shown almost all major multiple retailers are showing sales increase across strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries
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Promotional FeaturesThe growing appeal of Australian red meat for retailers
With a focus on quality, sustainability and supply chain resilience, Australian exporters are seeking to become a more prominent presence in the UK’s premium meat sector.
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Analysis & FeaturesWill others follow Co-op in dropping Israeli produce?
Co-op has announced an end to the sourcing of Israeli goods, alongside those from 16 other ’countries of concern’