All Fruit articles – Page 2
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Comment & Opinion
Supermarkets have groomed us to accept subpar fruit & veg
We’ve been groomed to accept watery cultivars and produce where any biodiverse trait or breath of seasonality has been edited out, says Joanna Blythman, food journalist and author of Swallow This
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News
Uzbek seasonal workers barred from UK entry after scheme operator ban
Workers have been informed their applications will now be denied after operator Ethero had its licence rescinded
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News
Lidl launches tool to close banana supply chain wage gap
Lidl GB is launching the wage tool across its entire banana supply chain in September
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News
Confusion for seasonal workers due to lack of government guidance
Workers have not heard from the government about next steps following Ethero’s removal from the official seasonal worker operator list
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News
August to bring bumper raspberry crop due to weather
The fruits are forecast to be particularly large and flavoursome as they ripen steadily and accumulate more sugars over time
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News
Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards 2025 open for entries
Entering the awards is a chance for businesses to raise their profiles, gain insight and network with peers
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News
Urban Fruit subsumed into Bear masterbrand to ‘drive growth’
Its baked dried fruit snacks will be relaunched under the Bear brand in September
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News
Good volume of larger apples in season to come, sector says
British Apples & Pears has estimated apples will be larger than average due to the mild weather in March and April
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News
Sainsbury’s to reward customers who buy more fruit & veg as annual challenge returns
Customers can win up to 1,000 Nectar points for buying select portions of fruit & veg
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News
Fruit & veg importers may avoid Brexit red tape for additional six months
The government has proposed extending the Temporary Staging Period for fruit & vegetable imports until July
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News
UK blackcurrant harvest defies adverse weather to deliver strong yield
The Blackcurrant Foundation said growers had faced challenging weather patterns this year but harvest reports were optimistic
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News
Berry delivery brand Berrymakers launches across UK
The brand claims to introduce an entirely new way to buy and enjoy berries and will bring British berries direct to consumers’ front doors
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News
Two fifths of berry growers at risk of going out of business by 2026
Almost half (47%) of British berry growers are no longer making a profit and over half (53%) assessed their financial health as bad, or extremely bad
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News
Tesco and Ella’s Kitchen launch drive to boost kids’ veg intake
The initiative will take place at 50 Tesco stores across England and Wales including in Bristol, Leeds, London and Swansea
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News
Land used to grow fruit & veg must double, say environment and farming groups
In an open letter co-ordinated by the Soil Association, celebrities have joined voices to call on the new prime minister to back and scale up the UK horticulture sector
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News
Farming sector welcomes recommendations on Seasonal Worker scheme
The review found there was a clear need for a Seasonal Worker scheme in the short to medium term
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Category Report
Organic trends 2024: Can organic find its hero?
As organic volumes fall, can newly rebranded industry body UK Organic be a successful champion? And what are brands doing?
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News
OSY Group scores further Innovate UK backing for shelf life extending tech
Food tech firm OSY Group has received a five-figure grant to accelerate growth for its flagship technology to increase the shelf life of fresh produce
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News
Horticulture sector calls for pause on new rules costing £90m per year
The Supplier Ethical Data Exchange (Sedex) announced that changes would be coming into effect on all audits after 10 September
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Events & Awards
Grocer Gold Awards 2024: Angus Soft Fruits is Own-Label Supplier of the Year
This winner has developed new varietals through its in-house breeding programme to extend the season, improve taste, and increase yield