All articles by Kristian Bayford
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ArticleIGD finds inflation still main driver for UK grocery market
Real-terms market growth expected to continue at lower level throughout 2025-26
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ArticleNew Zealand government assists UK farmers in new campaign
New Zealand government initiative aims to raise awareness of country’s highly innovative agritech sector and support UK farmers as they transition to environmentally based support payments post-Brexit
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ArticleSignificant growth in regenerative agriculture globally, report finds
Regenagri CEO says “certified farms have achieved a remarkable positive impact” in the last year
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ArticleAldi trials plastic-free packaging on bananas
The initiative aims to save an estimated 234 tonnes of plastic packaging per year
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ArticleNFU Cymru embarks on consumer campaign to promote Welsh produce
The Welsh arm of the NFU launched a food and farming campaign in Cardiff to champion domestic produce
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ArticleBranston’s Cornish new potatoes set to arrive at Tesco
The seasonal spuds will be available at Tesco stores and online from 24 June
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ArticleIndustry leaders discuss sustainable agriculture and net-zero efforts
The final panel of this year’s Festival of Fresh saw industry leaders talk tech innovation, productivity and profitability
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ArticleDP World opens its largest-ever UK warehouse to meet consumer demand
The logistics giant has invested over £34m into the warehouse which was completed in Coventry last month
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ArticleResearch finds 91 per cent of Brits prefer homegrown cherries
Independent research on behalf of Driscoll’s also reveals that seven of the 10 best-performing cherry varieties were British
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ArticleBrakes rewarded for sustainability training programme
Foodservice supplier wins Footprint Award for training programme to help customers become more sustainable
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ArticleAgri-TechE director awarded OBE in King’s Birthday Honours
Dr Belinda Clarke receives OBE for her work introducing disruptors and new technologies into agriculture
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ArticleNew StoreGuard tech aims to protect fry colour of potatoes
UK potato industry set to benefit from new method for maintaining fry colour following successful trials
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ArticleUK logistics sector 'set for major growth with right government support'
Research from Logistics UK forecasts £7.9bn growth given appropriate investment, policy changes and government partnerships
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ArticleDP World wins Port Company of the Year for second time
Port operator recognised for opening new berth at London Gateway and pioneering switch to rail freight at Southampton
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ArticleFresh Direct launches new British produce lines in time for summer
The 50 new lines include Isle of Wight heirloom tomatoes and British sweetcorn
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ArticlePotato packer in AH Worth Group ceases trading amid cost inflation
Administrators appointed to QV Realisations following surging costs and ‘volatile’ potato pricing
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ArticleSyngenta advises two-spray strategy to protect against rust on beans
Crop protection firm says robust disease control will help growers reach yield potential this season
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ArticleDelays to post-Brexit agri-chemical rules ‘adding cost and uncertainty’
Significant delays to regulatory regime for agri-chemicals are affecting growers and crop protection companies, says Agricultural Industries Confederation
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ArticleWaitrose acquires meal-kit service Dishpatch
Deal boosts retailer’s ambitions in the premium home food segment
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ArticleThanet Earth opens UK’s first educational centre for greenhouse growing
Salad veg supplier opens a new education centre to inspire and train the next generation of growers