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NFU and AHDB to commission farm assurance review
The time is right for a joint review to determine whether current assurance schemes are fit for purpose, say farming organisations
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Onubafruit making good progress with extra-early blueberry programme
Carlos Esteve tells Fruitnet why the company’s exclusive new varieties are an attractive option for European retailers
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GSCOP ‘not fit for purpose’, says British Berry Growers
British Berry Growers criticises GSCOP ahead of Parliamentary debate on protecting supermarket suppliers
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Aldi tops new season British apple sales
Latest BAPL retail data shows discounters outperform other supermarkets in backing British top fruit this season
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Growers offer MPs seven-point plan to save UK food producers
British grower representatives urge EFRA Committee to help redress grower-retailer power imbalance and save sector from collapse
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VR robotics set to revolutionise UK viticulture
A new Defra-funded robotics project is set to help UK ‘wine growers’ with automated vineyard pruning and harvesting
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NFU president thanks public for farmer support
In her final new year’s message, Minette Batters highlights farming successes in a challenging year
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New farm shop ‘creates a destination’ for West Midlands shoppers
Birmingham Market traders Mark and Paul Tate want to capitalise on post-Covid changes to shopping behaviour among the over-65s
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Vegrow raises US$46m in Series C funding round led by GIC
Fresh produce b2b marketplace will use new capital to drive its reach across India and fortify its global network
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British Berry Growers rejects BRC comments on producer pay
The industry group rebuffs British Retail Consortium claim that growers are losing pay to middlemen
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India’s apple imports to increase as US retaliatory tariff lifts
USDA report forecasts apple imports to grow in 2023/24 due to domestic production challenges and increased US shipments
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China’s apple and grape imports see decline
USDA report forecasts grape and apple imports to decrease in 2023/24 due to domestic competition and supply shortages
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Petition set for Parliament
Public pressure mounts on supermarkets as more than 100,000 signatories back Riverford’s ’Get Fair About Farming’ campaign
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‘World’s largest’ vertical farm opens in Norfolk
Fischer Farms’ new vertical farm is expected to yield 250 times more leafy greens than conventional farming
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British Berry Growers launches lobby group
Grower association appoints new board to push government on sustainable action to secure future for British berries
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Global Berry Congress: tough road ahead for berry suppliers
Expert speakers predict higher costs and a higher bar in terms of quality for the soft fruit sector during the leading annual event for the international berry business
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Brakes Scotland gets £15m boost
Sysco GB announces £15m investment in its business in Scotland
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Fresh Direct cuts plastic waste
Foodservice supplier switches to new paper berry packs to cut 50 tonnes of plastic waste each year
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Regional supply key to German apple market growth
As a new season brings better prices and more stable supply, members of the Landgard cooperative report strong demand for homegrown fruit
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In search of new South African brands
South African retailer Woolworths says there has been an ”exceptional” consumer response to its Flavourburst nectarine brand