All articles by Ed Leahy – Page 3
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Bee shortage reducing yields
A new study in the US reveals the drop in pollination and production associated with declining bee populations
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A.H. Worth announces new COO
The Lincolnshire grower announces former Bakkavor man David Hinsley as new chief operating officer
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First crop of "climate resilient" blackcurrants
New variety developed by The James Hutton Institute is a breakthrough for blackcurrant production in the UK
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Breakthrough proposals in NCGM dispute
Market authorities announce consultation on proposed changes to troubled New Covent Garden Market redevelopment
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Fresca Group appoints new CEO
Martyn Fletcher announced as new group chief executive, taking over from Ian Craig after six years at the top
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Campaign victory for school veg battle
Public health minister Jo Churchill says the government will reinstate the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme this autumn
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New crops developed for vertical farming
New study outlines the huge potential for vertical farming in the UK, promising more stable crops for growers
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New campaign backs school fruit and veg scheme
Sustain launches e-petition urging the government to reinstate School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme after it was dropped in March
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Aldi and Puffin Produce launch new potato line
Pembrokeshire Earlies will go on sale in local Aldi stores across Wales
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Quality raspberry crop to last until November
British raspberry season continues to expand, while 2020 crop looks to be a sweet one
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Asda launches fruit and veg box
Asda says new fresh produce delivery box is the best value fruit and veg box from supermarkets
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New chillis launched by Bedfordshire firestarter
Tesco announce it will stock three of the world's hottest chilli peppers, grown by Salvatore Genovese
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Less but tastier UK top fruit this season
British Apples and Pears reveals early intimations for UK top fruit season, calling on retailers to back British produce
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UK immigration policy "not fit for agriculture"
NFU vice president warns parliament committee that British agriculture is low in confidence
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Mash Direct joins Facebook ad boycott
Hundreds of companies are refusing to advertise on Facebook in July due to spread of misinformation and hate speech on the site
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Alexandra Rose charity tops £30k in Covid-19 appeal
Charity thanks generosity of donations which will provide fruit and veg vouchers for low-income families
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Rashford effect boosts food donations
FareShare report 25 per cent rise in businesses signing up to food donations following lockdown and Marcus Rashford's charity efforts
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AHDB reviewing levies after ballot calls
In response to complaints from a group of growers, AHDB states it is working with growers to create new "modern" levy formulas
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24-hour British pea harvest underway
Europe's largest pea harvest starts before Great British Pea Week on 6th-12th July
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British plums "unusually" early after bright spring
According to Waitrose, first British plums of the season are already on sale in June for the first time in 30 years