All Local Sourcing articles
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ArticleTesco and Lidl back NFU in calling for inheritance tax pause
Tesco and Lidl join Sainsbury’s, Asda and Morrisons in backing farmers and calling on government to ‘pause’ its ‘Family Farm Tax’
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ArticleLEAF launches OFS support package
Open Farm Sunday organisers boost support for host farmers with raft of free workshops and webinars
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ArticleRiverford launches ‘veg pledge’ to boost five-a-day
Veg box supplier hopes to boost produce consumption after new study shows Brits still don’t eat enough
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ArticleNFU Cymru Council shows opposition to family farm tax
Welsh farmers gather in Cardiff for meeting with Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Wales to highlight sector fears
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ArticleInflation pushes more farmers into inheritance tax band
CAAV calculates that 19 per cent more farmers will fall foul of inheritance tax due to average annual inflation
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CommentIf the climate threat is so urgent, why not talk about it?
The presidential contenders’ wildly differing views on the climate threat appeared indecisive in the US election, but the reasons behind this may be instructive for fresh produce businesses globally
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ArticleEFRA seeks comments on supply chain fairness
The cross-party committee of MPs launches new inquiry to examine UK food sector issues
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ArticleLytone partners with Nagurum Company to deliver practical solutions in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean,” is actively pursuing economic recovery following its 2022 financial crisis. As a cornerstone of the nation’s economy, agriculture holds a rich history and significant importance. In addition to its internationally renowned tea plantations, Sri Lanka also produces a wide ...
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VideoVideo: Sawari puts down local roots with Dutch ginger supply
Sawari Fresh has made its name as a garlic and ginger importer. Now it wants to develop local ginger production in Europe
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NewsCanadian growers rue ‘missed opportunity’ to boost fruit and veg sector
FVGC says it is disappointed with government’s budget plan, which it says overlooks need for more secure domestic supply
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NewsMore farm businesses hurt by inheritance tax, report finds
New research reveals that farm tax will hit swathes of farmers not included in government forecast, says ag group
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ArticleAgenda announced for Fresh Produce India 2025
Quick-commerce revolution, India’s rise as a producer of new fruits, and game-changing technologies among key topics in focus at premier industry event
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NewsEffie Maersk crew harvests fresh vegetables on board
Technology provided by Agwa apparently produces regular supply of salad during long sea voyages
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ArticleBarfoots expands UK butternut production
British grower scales up UK butternut squash production thanks to successful Sakata seed variety
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ArticleCity Harvest praises farmer commitment to feeding the nation
The food redistribution charity collected over six tonnes of food donated by protesting farmers in London this week
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NewsDole launches Irish-grown Honeycrunch under Grá brand
Company attempts to boost consumption of locally grown fruit with introduction of limited edition variety
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ArticleFruitnet launches Fresh Produce Vietnam
Brand-new conference and expo event for Vietnam’s booming fresh produce business takes place in Ho Chi Minh City on 13-14 May
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ArticlePerfection Fresh introduces Mexican-grown Calypso mangoes to US market
Mangoes supplied to Whole Foods Market in Los Angeles in collaboration with Sonora-based grower Campos Borquez
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ArticleNew Covent Garden Market celebrates 50 years at Nine Elms
Historic fresh produce wholesale market celebrates milestone anniversary serving London and the South East from ‘new’ Vauxhall site
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ArticleSainsbury’s launches salad range from vertical farm GrowUp
Unbeleafable leaves are grown and packed in a controlled environment at GrowUp’s vertical farm in Kent