All articles by Luisa Cheshire – Page 24
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ArticleCoffey NFU performance ‘surreal’, says Batters
NFU president Minette Batters describes Defra secretary conference comments on UK supply crisis as “surreal” and “out of touch”
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ArticleSeasonal workers ‘guaranteed 32 hours and living wage’
Farming minister Mark Spencer tells NFU conference that guaranteeing seasonal labourers at least 32 hours paid work a week is “decent thing to do”
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ArticleDemand for RABI support hits record levels
The national charity supported more farming families in England and Wales than ever in 2022 – but more people in the sector need help, RABI says
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ArticleUK mushroom supplier switches to sustainable packaging
Graphic Packaging International partners with Smithy Mushrooms to supply fibre-based ProducePack Punnets for exotic mushrooms to UK supermarkets
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ArticlePuffin Produce to supply Asda with St David’s Day daffodils
Welsh grower to supply Asda stores in Wales with 6m stems ahead of St David’s Day on 1 March
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ArticleWatercress fills UK salad supply gap
As supermarkets ration fresh produce, one salad vegetable remains in plentiful supply thanks to its growing methods, says supplier
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ArticleGrowers warn of leek shortages as weather hits UK crop
Imports needed earlier than usual, UK growers tell retailers, as challenging conditions cut British leek yields by up to 30 per cent
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ArticleUK-grown exports reach record high
UK vegetable exports rise 42 per cent in 2022 as value of UK-grown food and drink shipments grows
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ArticleP&O Ferries teams up with Finnlines to boost Belgium-UK trade
P&O Ferries to strengthen key trade link between Belgium and the UK with new sailings
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ArticleShortages force retailers to ration fresh produce
UK supermarkets are rationing fresh fruit and vegetables in stores as crop shortages leave shelves empty
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ArticleAldi opens more stores to meet customer demand
Aldi to create more than 6,000 jobs in the UK this year with new store openings as cash-strapped consumers flock to the discounter
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ArticleNielsenIQ appoints new European head
The global consumer and retail measurement company has appointed Emilie Darolles as western European managing director
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ArticleTeam NFU to run marathon for Africa
The NFU and Farm Africa are teaming up to raise money for African producers by running the London Marathon
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ArticleSysco’s new electric lorry highlights climate crisis
Foodservice giant Sysco issues call for industry to work together to tackle climate change at launch of its new ‘Climate Stripes’ electric vehicle
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ArticleFairtrade results in better pay, says study
Fairtrade marque has positive economic impact on East African flower workers, new study reveals
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ArticleStrikes add to importer woes
Strikes and transport costs meant dismal December for UK shippers, new figures show
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ArticleETTDT returns for fifth year
Veg Power and ITV’s Eat Them to Defeat Them campaign to get kids to eat veg returns to UK screens and schools for fifth consecutive year
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ArticleCentral Co-op extends member prices
Members of retail cooperative Central Co-op will benefit from reduced food prices on over 100 products until Easter
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ArticleVeganuary breaks sign-up records
More than 700,000 people from around the world signed up for Veganuary 2023, organisers reveal
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Article‘Clarify post-Brexit rules,’ Logistics UK urges government
Logistics sector needs clarity on new post-Brexit regulations to keep UK trading, says industry group