All Fresh produce articles
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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
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NewsApple and berry growers warn soaring costs will reduce supply
Research commissioned by British Apples & Pears indicated that unanticipated inflation since 1 March 2026 had already added £31.30 per tonne to the cost of growing UK gala apples this year
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NewsTesco doubles size of Free Fruit & Veg for Schools programme
Tesco has also pledged to double the size of the programme again next year
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NewsEssex greenhouse project approved to bolster UK food security
Developed by Rivenhall Greenhouse, the project combines greenhouse production at strategic scale with co-located energy infrastructure
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NewsFlorette announces brand refresh and Asian salad line
The brand refresh is backed by a major marketing investment to ‘inspire shoppers to incorporate salad into more mealtimes’
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NewsMore reliance on imports without government energy support, growers warn
The government last week announced that the agricultural sector would not be included in the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme, which is set to cut electricity bills by up to 25% for a wide range of businesses
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NewsNestlé partners with Soil Capital to scale regenerative agriculture
The four-year partnership will support farmers with agronomic expertise, digital tools to measure impacts, and financial incentives linked to verified environmental outcomes
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NewsBerryWorld UK appoints new managing director
Paul Avery, previously commercial director, assumed the role from 1 April
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NewsLA Foods extends contract with Co-op Wholesale for five more years
The convenience retailer, which operates 13 Nisa stores across London, said the extension meant it could continue benefiting from Co-op Wholesale’s competitive pricing, availability, and own-brand range
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Comment & OpinionFood inflation: instead of berating industry, Rachel Reeves needs to help
Despite what you may have read, the price of Easter eggs is coming down
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NewsGlasshouse growers call for urgent help as higher energy bills come in
Higher electricity standing charges took effect this week, meaning growers are facing millions of pounds of additional costs
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NewsFarmers facing bill of at least £340m a year if oil prices remain high
Red diesel prices have soared by almost 70% since the start of the conflict
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NewsFruit industry heavyweight appointed as British Berry Growers chair
Ali Capper has been appointed as chair of BBG with onboarding from July followed by a formal role start in November
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NewsDriscoll’s appoints new chief financial officer from Coca-Cola
The new hire will oversee global finance, technology and strategy at the Californian fresh berry giant