All Fresh produce articles – Page 3
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News
Sainsbury’s adds ‘Buy British’ section to its website
The new page spotlights over 450 100% British-sourced grocery products including fruit & veg, meat, dairy, eggs and chilled essentials
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Soil Association warns more needs to be done to boost UK organic sector
The organic market has increased by 2% in 2023, reaching £3.2bn following 12 years of consecutive growth
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Potato prices soar as poor weather affects supply
Core lines of maris piper potatoes across the major multiples saw rises of up to 22% in a month
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New dairy regulations and farmer protection could be adopted by other categories: NFU
The new regulations, laid before parliament on Wednesday, include the creation of a new adjudicator-type body
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Wholegood founder Carl Saxton-Pizzie back as CEO in turnaround bid
Wholegood has parted ways with CEO Martin Sandler, with founder Carl Saxton-Pizzie retaking the reins as the specialist wholesaler looks to cut costs
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Jones Food Company opens ‘most advanced’ vertical farm
The company has claimed that it is the most advanced vertical farm in the world
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Sunak promises annual food security review at NFU Conference
Rishi Sunak, as the first prime minister to speak at the conference since 2008, unveiled new plans to boost food security in the UK
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Comment and Opinion
UK farmers should follow their European peers and protest
Thousands of miles apart, angry farmers feel trapped in a system that crushes them, says Joanna Blythman, food journalist and author of Swallow This
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News
Leadketty Farm ceases berry production citing lack of retail support
The farm had been run by the Corrigall family in Dunning for over 80 years but “a challenging period” has resulted in its closure
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GCA examining impact of code-circumventing ‘middlemen’
The GCA’s office this week confirmed it was “gathering information” on the issue
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Arla Foods grabs three gongs at Food Manufacturing Awards
Arla Foods revealed as three-gong winner at leading food manufacturing industry awards
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Sainsbury’s invests in living wages for banana workers
The price Sainsbury’s is paying for every box of bananas now covers the cost of the fruit, plus a premium that is invested into workers’ wages
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No Farmers, No Food campaign group wins support as Europe protests
UK farmers have been debating following their European colleagues’ protest action
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Riverford profits drop due to tough year for fresh and cost-cutting
The organic veg box company’s operating profits fell by 51.9% from £5.2m to £2.5m in the 12 months to 29 April 2023
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Profiles and QandAs
My food & drink job: Phoebe Stonier, brand & marketing associate, GrowUp Farms
Phoebe talks about her role in the ‘future of food’ at vertical farming business GrowUp Farms
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News
Prison food reform is ‘huge opportunity’ for wholesalers, says charity
The Food Matters in Prisons report, issued last month, calls for greater transparency and accountability around food procurement
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Comment and Opinion
Brexit border rules: the big questions still to answer on imports
The latest bombshell to emerge is the upgrade of certain fruit & veg from low risk to medium risk
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Promotional Feature
How provenance and quality are influencing food and drink purchase decisions
With British consumers increasingly seeking reassurance and transparency on the origins and production of their food and drink, a study in Wales has highlighted how important this has become – and how it translates back down the chain to the country’s producers.
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News
Aldi encouraging shoppers to mix up fruit & veg choices
The discounter has launched a new recipe page with ideas for less frequently bought produce such as butternut squash and kale
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KVI Tracker
Fruit & veg imports to become more expensive over last-minute Brexit rule
The cost of importing fruit & vegetables from the EU is about to rise by a further £200m, says the Fresh Produce Consortium