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CommentEnding of PO scheme ’harms British competitiveness’
Nick Marston, chairman of British Berry Growers, outlines serious concerns over Defra’s decision to end the Producer Organisation (PO) scheme
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ArticleGovernment appoints food strategy advisory board
Defra has announced the aims of the new food strategy and the individuals who will help realise them
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ArticleRichard Clark to retire as Branston commercial director
Long-serving executive steps down later this month
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ArticleDefra publishes UK Pesticides National Action Plan
NFU welcomes publication of plan, but questions how it will be supported and delivered
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ArticleGolden Kings potato campaign aims to challenge consumer habits
Initiative sets out to educate consumers on newer varieties
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ArticleExpanded Lidl schools programme puts fruit and veg centre stage
Supermarket is investing in educating children about healthy fresh produce
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ArticleUrban Farm-It’s Lion’s Mane mushrooms roar onto Sainsbury’s shelves
Kent-grown product is pitched as an ideal ingredient for plant-based cooking
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ArticleARU to host Plant Empowerment’s first UK workshop
Two-day event will feature practical demonstrations and expert insights
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ArticleNew UK soil health initiative launched by SoilPoint and Cefetra
Up to 36 farmers will be selected to take part in Soil Booster programme
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ArticlePGRO talks up pea and bean potential after SFI setback
Growers who haven’t finalised cropping decisions should look at pulses, PGRO says
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ArticleConsumers encouraged to fill the fibre gap with prunes
PR push comes as new research shows low fibre intake across the UK and Europe
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ArticleSodexo on track to hit 2025 food waste reduction target
Caterer set 50 per cent reduction target back in 2017
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ArticleSouth African raisin sector grows despite weather hit
Unusually high rainfall and humidity hit the Lower Orange River, but supplies are holding up
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ArticleFarmer confidence ‘at an all-time low’, NFU survey indicates
Union says government policies are depressing farmers and stunting investment
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ArticleNew pitted date brand in talks over UK listings
Naturally caramel-flavoured Datekin set to offer point of difference in the category
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ArticleLondon Gateway secures new 10-year LDO to expand Logistics Park
DP World says the Local Development Order will allow it to develop the rest of the park’s space
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ArticleWaitrose unveils £500k fund to help farmers towards net zero
Cash will help the retailer’s British suppliers invest in low-carbon projects
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NewsFestival of Fresh 2025 tickets go on sale
Delegates can secure significant savings if they sign up by 25 April
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ArticleIndustry concern grows over proposed plant health fee hikes
FPC urges Defra to reconsider its approach and find alternative solutions
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ArticleEat Them to Defeat Them returns to UK primary schools
This year’s campaign has been designed for greater flexibility