Spanish strike hits supply - 12 Jun
Striking Spanish hauliers are disrupting exports of fresh produce and availability of some products in the UK will soon be affected, importers told freshinfo.
Tesco and Asda mount price war - 27 Jun
The top two UK retailers are set to mount what could break out into an all-out supermarket price war, starting this weekend.
Fresh produce companies face tough decisions - 01 Jun
Massive congestion amongst the UK's largest fresh produce companies is putting unprecedented pressure on businesses to maintain their place in the market, according to a new study by Plimsoll Publishing.
Supermarkets enter cost-cutting battle - 17 Jun
Fresh produce suppliers could feel the squeeze even more over the coming weeks, as UK supermarkets continue to cut costs on hundreds of lines.
Tesco to the rescue in Jersey - 05 Jun
A major initiative to rescue the remaining supplies of Jersey Royal potatoes has been launched by Tesco in partnership with Jersey growers, in the aftermath of the worst rainfall in living memory.
Wholesaler charged with wife's murder - 19 Jun
A former Western International wholesale merchant has been charged with the murder of his wife, who disappeared nearly nine years ago.
Asda and Morrisons gain momentum - 25 Jun
Both Asda and Morrisons are enjoying growth ahead of the market, at the expense of Tesco and Sainsbury's, latest TNS figures reveal.
Nell McAndrew to front Love Potatoes campaign - 18 Jun
Nell McAndrew is to front the latest campaign by the Potato Council to increase UK consumption of spuds.
Rising costs throw veg industry into depression - 13 Jun
This quarter has been dominated by the increasing price of energy and labour and, with further inflation likely, insiders are far from optimistic. On the brighter side, the weather has been kind to staple UK vegetable crops, and imports are consistent. Elizabeth O'Keefe reports.
Monty Don falls foul again - 06 Jun
Celebrity gardener Monty Don has fallen foul of the fresh produce trade once again, this time in his new role of incoming president of the Soil Association.
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