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Angus Soft Fruits claims ‘UK first’ with 100% rPET punnets
The Scottish company has made the innovation with its packaging supplier Waddington Europe
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Apple grower Bardsley England acquired by listed agriculture group Camellia
Bardsley England is the UK’s second largest apple grower and also has operations focusing on pears, cherries, plums and grapes
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Fyffes pledges to slash CO2 emissions after publishing first sustainability report
It said the reduction would align it to the Science-Based Target Initiative’s aim to limit emission increases to 1.5°C of pre-industrial levels
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Growers warn lack of clarity over R&D funding a threat to sector
Horticulture and potato growers are calling for clarity from government on what will replace AHDB’s services
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Premium berry sales rise as consumers focus on quality, Berry Gardens says
The farming co-op aims to continue the trend by targeting younger consumers
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Berry growers fear empty shelves could end summer promotional activity
During the summer, retailers often run larger pack sizes and promotional activity when crops suddenly become available in large quantities
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AHDB announces £8m in cuts following vote to abolish horticulture and potato levies
The levy board is also in the process of reducing the number of senior managers it employs by 30%
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Seasonal labour shortages leaving crops unpicked, growing industry warns
The industry has called on the government to widen the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme and make it permanent
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Dimbleby’s fruit & veg plan risks 600,000 tonnes of extra food waste, claims Wrap
Source: Tesco Henry’s Dimbleby’s plan to boost fresh fruit & veg intake risks increasing food waste by 600,000 tonnes a year, according to experts at Wrap. The organisation told The Grocer that while it backed Dimbleby’s move for healthier and more sustainable food, as well as greater ...
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Barfoots launches long-stemmed cauliflower CauliShoots
The launch comes amid booming sales for cauliflower during the pandemic
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Ex-Dune boss James Cox and food industry veteran Gary Linsell join Fresca Group
The pair come in as chief financial officer and MD of The Fresh Produce Centre, respectively
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Analysis and Features
Five strange yet nutritious ‘novel foods’ attracting attention from regulators
Some call them innovative. Others call them ‘Frankenfoods’
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Analysis and Features
What Henry Dimbleby’s National Food Strategy means for food businesses
Dimbleby is urging ministers to ‘break the cycle’ of bad diet with a raft of drastic new taxes - but critics are questioning the sense
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National Food Strategy will bring ‘tsunami’ of new taxes
The government-commissioned report called for a £3/kg tax on sugar and a £6/kg tax on salt
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Apples & pears crop for 2021 may have been damaged by poor weather, growers warn
Extreme frosts and heavy downpours have damaged early varieties and could yet affect others, according to British Apples & Pears
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Growing Underground and Reynolds link to boost vertical growing
The partnership will see Reynolds distribute produce grown by Growing Underground via its national network
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Growers warn of brassica shortages amid soaring costs
UK brassica growers have increasingly struggled to cover their operating costs
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M&S to sell 25p banana bundles to reduce food waste
Boxes will contain extra ripe three bananas and two recipe cards
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Comment and Opinion
What can businesses do to help insects and keep British-grown produce at Wimbledon?
As things stand, British pollinators are facing extinction within 25 years, according to Buglife and Arla
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Monaghan unveils Mighty Mushroom Co meat-free brand
The Ireland-based producer said the launch aimed to meet consumer demand for more sustainable plant-based products