All articles by Luisa Cheshire – Page 16
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Back British apple month, BAPL asks retailers
The grower body wants more supermarket investment in selling and promoting British apples in stores this season
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BAPL issues SOS to retailers
British apple growers appeal to UK supermarkets for support to return to profitability and stay in business
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Florette launches ‘taste of adventure’ tie-up
The UK’s number one salad brand and leading outdoor activities firm Go Ape launch joint on-pack promotion
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Defra announces new funding for farmers to protect landscape
Up to 25 projects will support sustainable food production while working towards the government’s environment and climate ambitions
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Universities join forces to boost ag research
New research strategy sets out steps universities are making to tie up research and make practical difference to agriculture
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MPs deeply concerned about rural mental health
New Efra committee report calls for government action to address gaps in rural mental health provision
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Bright future for UK farming, says Defra minister
Innovation is spearheading growth in the sector, Mark Spencer tells East of England Agricultural Society
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Providing with purpose
Feature: Fresh Direct has preferred to operate away from the fresh produce media spotlight for the last eight years. Until now. Luisa Cheshire visited the firm’s HQ in Bicester last month for a much-anticipated catch-up
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High hopes for food summit
UK Farm to Fork Summit might secure brighter future for British farming, says Soil Association
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Govt backs UK fruit and veg
Prime minister announces new support package for British growers to strengthen food security ahead of today’s food summit
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Sustainable scholarship kicks off at Harper Adams
Harper Adams University welcomes record intake of Marshal Papworth funded overseas scholarship students
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Cultivate home-grown fruit pickers, says Braverman
Home secretary says UK should train its own fruit pickers and lorry drivers to cut migration
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Defra calls for urgent action to solve farming crisis
Ministers will urge Rishi Sunak to increase immigration and food prices during Downing Street talks tomorrow
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Buyers sought for greenhouse salad growers
Chichester-based businesses Madestein (UK) Ltd and Fresh Willow Ltd are up for sale after entering administration last month
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Pulses UK appoints new heads
Trade association appoints new president and vice president to head up the group
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Plans for net zero potatoes push ahead
UK potato supplier Branston begins second year of extensive net-zero potato production trials
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Hort sector dismayed at govt u-turn
Food and farming groups baffled and angered by Defra decision to ditch plans to publish a horticulture strategy
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DP World trials solar energy at London hub
New photovoltaic panels at London Gateway take DP World closer to net-zero goal in the UK
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Fruit-and-veg charity celebrates success
The Alexandra Rose Charity, which helps low-income families access a healthy diet, is to mark its two millionth fruit and veg voucher with an event in Barnsley
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NZ-UK FTA spells kiwifruit, says Zespri
The New Zealand kiwifruit marketer has welcomed the 31 May start of the UK-NZ FTA with promises of increased exports to Britain