All articles by Grace Duncan – Page 58
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NewsThe Collective expands kids’ yoghurt range with Brekkie pouches
The yoghurt brand has announced its new Brekkie range designed to act as part of a healthy breakfast for children on the go
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KVI TrackerBritain’s 2023 apple crop smaller but sweeter due to 2022 heatwaves
The high temperatures in 2022 caused stress in the trees, which has resulted in an inconsistent 2023 crop
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NewsClarence Court eggs owner secures ‘first of its kind’ bird flu insurance
The AI Group Insurance initiative is exclusive to Stonegate producers and will protect their free-range and organic egg farmers
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NewsMeatless Farm back on sale in Asda following VFC takeover
The plant-based brand’s core products, including mince, chicken breasts and quarter pounder burgers, have returned to Asda stores this week
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NewsTrade unions need more involvement for fair pay in banana supply chain
In March this year, nine major retailers in the UK committed to a living wage for banana workers but campaigners say trade union involvement is needed
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NewsViolife launches first plant-based cheddar alternative
Cheddarton is designed to have a “crumbly and creamy texture” to be sliced, melted, crumbled or grated
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NewsHard cheese consortium to educate Brits on parmesan with big marketing push
The campaign is aimed at the UK market to educate and inspire trade and consumer audiences on parmesan cheese
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NewsMorrisons to cover 100% of growing costs for British farmers in trial
The trial will help British farmers mitigate the cost and weather pressures associated with farming
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NewsLea Valley Growers Association appoints former Watford FC chair as president
The growers’ group said Jimmy Russo had a ’wealth of knowledge and an array of experiences in the horticulture industry’
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NewsWet weather causing problems with UK harvest, growers warn
The damp and cold weather in July, caused by the jet stream being stuck to the south of the UK, has prompted challenges with the harvest of cereals and root vegetables
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NewsTesco provides further £10m backing for UK egg farmers
Tesco has also lifted buying restrictions on shell eggs, which previously limited customers to buying three packs of eggs at a time
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NewsEarth & Wheat declares ‘war on fruit waste’ with introduction of fruit boxes
The 5kg box includes variations of fruit such as apples, pears, oranges, satsumas, melons, passionfruit, kiwi, mangos, and nectarines and launches today
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NewsFreshways launches sustainability initiative for business and farmers
The dairy supplier has implemented a carbon emissions baseline for its farmers and new business standards
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NewsEuropean heatwave to push up fruit & veg prices, experts warn
According to analysts, crop yields of fruit & veg grown in Spain are likely to be affected by the temperatures in southern Europe
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NewsLactalis launches Seriously Cheese Burgers
The latest NPD from the brand launched into Waitrose on 27 July and Tesco later this year
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NewsCereal crops decimated by Europe’s heatwave
The 2023 European cereal harvest is set to be its lowest since 2007, some 9.5% lower than the five-year average, while other weather-beaten commodities have also taken a hit
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NewsFinnebrogue invests £2.8m to upgrade plant-based food factory
The investment in its vegan food production site in County Down, which opened in 2020, means the roof now has 2,846 solar panels
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NewsAldi slashes prices of 10 fruit & veg lines to support shopper budgets
The likes of avocados, red peppers and unwaxed lemons are to have prices reduced by up to 36%
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NewsGrowers warn berry sector is ‘financially unsustainable’
Rising costs and limited returns from retailers have meant the berry sector is currently not ‘financially viable’
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NewsSeriously Spreadable launches new TV campaign
The new campaign is designed to increase awareness of the spreadable cheddar brand with three creatives highlighting its ‘irresistibility’