All United Kingdom articles – Page 20
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NewsUK seeks Danish advice on sustainable food policy
Following the success of Denmark’s National Plant-based Action Plan, a delegation from the country has been invited to Parliament to ascertain whether the UK could follow a similar path
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NewsFresh Direct highlights weather impact
Market review from the foodservice fresh produce specialist says weather and macroeconomic events continue to affect production and logistics
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ArticleBranston boosts Nemo potato production
Finding Nemo just got easier as potato producer Branston ups production of this hybrid variety
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NewsMorrisons supports British farmers with series of commitments
Morrisons commits £1.4 billion to British farming in 2025 and gives 2,500 British farmers shopping discount
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NewsNational Fruit Show celebrates 91st year
NFU President officially opens Kent fruit show and BAPL boss outlines ambitious plans for British apple production
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NewsZespri reports “best ever” season in Portugal
Kiwifruit brand also reveals pre-commercial trials of SunGold in Greece performed well despite hot summer conditions
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CommentIt’s time to act to save British food production
Ali Capper, executive chair of BAPL, shares her response to the October 2024 Budget announcements
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ArticlePlastic Packaging Tax to rise from 1 April 2025
Government announces PPT changes and publishes response to plastic recycling consultation, FPC reports
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ArticleNFU locks horns with Treasury over inheritance tax
Tom Bradshaw meets with officials to outline the distress the tax has caused farmers
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CommentPromising carrot season in Egypt a boost for global markets
Egypt has emerged as a significant player in the global carrot market, becoming the third largest supplier of carrots to the EU in 2022/23, according to Khaled Alhabouny, operations director at Alhabouny Group
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ArticleAHDB says Labour Budget highlights importance of farming succession
Levy board has outlined how changes in inheritance tax, direct payments and the farming budget could impact the sector
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ArticleNationwide Produce founder dies aged 88
Produce veteran and Nationwide founder Bernard O’Malley passed away last week shortly after his wife Joan
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NewsPhytoform Labs develops “breakthrough” mini tomato
Tiny tomato plants that ”pack a punch” could prove breakthrough crop for UK precision breeding
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ArticleFenmarc acquires Alfred G. Pearce
Deal brings established vegetable-growing operation into the Fenmarc stable
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ArticleWestminster extends prunes’ duty-free status
US industry welcomes UK decision to extend zero import tariff on California prunes
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Article‘Reverse awful family-farm tax,’ says NFU
Farming union is mobilising members for mass lobby of MPs in London to reverse family farm tax
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ArticleOcado Group appoints technology leader Adam Warby as new Chair
Ocado CEO Tim Steiner describes Warby’s appointment as an “important moment” in the company’s development
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ArticleFarmers urge banks to prioritise support for nature and the climate
Soil Association survey included responses from over 100 UK farmers
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ArticleHalloweena mandarins back for second season
The healthier Halloween snack is available in select locations across the UK and Spain
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ArticleMoroccan sweet peppers aim for export record
The country’s formidable rise is well known when it comes to tomatoes, but Moroccan suppliers of sweet peppers have also seen exports increase significantly across Europe