All United Kingdom articles – Page 32
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FeaturesIndonesian picker allegations highlight risk of exploitation for seasonal workers
For the second time in three years, Indonesian pickers are alleged to have been charged illegal fees by a third party to come and work on UK farms
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ArticlePML Seafrigo appoints Mike Parr as new UK CEO
Parr hired for his “profound knowledge, understanding and expertise within the perishable goods market”
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ArticleMajor biostimulant study offers hope for tomato resilience
New study hopes to significantly boost the UK tomato sector
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ArticleMild spring weather brings larger British apples
Good new-season crop is expected, with great eating experience despite some skin blemishes
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ArticleUK: Größere Apfelernte als 2023 erwartet – mildes Wetter beschert üppige Früchte
Das diesjährige milde Wetter im März und April hat den britischen Apfelbauern einen unerwarteten Segen beschert: größere Äpfel.
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ArticleMorrisons backs the Move to -15°C
Supermarket will turn freezers up by three degrees in move to reduce energy usage
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NewsMPs enrol on new NFU scheme to champion British food and farming
Food and Farming Fellowship Scheme aims to create new group of MPs to speak up for the agricultural industry
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ArticleUK: Verschärfung der Kontrollen für Frischwaren aus der EU erst ab Januar 2025
Die Post-Brexit-Grenzkontrollen für Waren mit mittlerem und hohem Risiko aus der EU wurden erstmals im April dieses Jahres eingeführt, wobei Obst und Gemüse ab Oktober dieses Jahres strengeren Anforderungen unterliegen sollen.
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ArticleTesco partners with Rijk Zwaan to launch ‘UK first’ orange-fleshed watermelon
Spanish-grown variety is available at selected stores, with retailer looking to gauge customer experience
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ArticleAldi launches fruit and veg packaging reduction trial
Supermarket removes elements of packaging from a range of fruit and veg lines
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ArticleWet weather increases potato blight pressure
Syngenta advises use of new Evagio Forte to help growers stay on top of the problem
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NewsGrowUp eyes expansion after £38m investment
Funds from Generate Capital will be used to increase vertical farm’s production capacity and grow its salad brands
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ArticleAverage Brit wastes £272 of freezable fruit and veg a year, survey suggests
Data from AO.com shows that fresh produce accounts for over 60 per cent of consumers’ freezable food waste
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NewsTimcon warns of supply chain cost pressure
Pallet manufacturers are facing ”significant increases” in the cost of raw materials, the representative body says
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ArticleUK: Perfekte Anbaubedingungen für Erdbeeren – Zukunftssorgen bei Produzenten
Nach einem regnerischen und wolkenverhangenen Start in den Sommer hat die jüngste Warmwetterperiode in Großbritannien perfekte Wachstumsbedingungen für bis zu 200 t „große, saftige, üppige“ Erdbeeren geschaffen, die in die Regale der Geschäfte kommen, teilt reefertrends mit und beruft sich dabei auf Informationen eines führenden Anbieters.
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ArticleOlio partners with Gander ‘to ease cost-of-living burden’
Olio users can now browse yellow sticker deals at participating local stores thanks to collaboration
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ArticleUK farmers investing more in renewable energy to reduce carbon emissions
Seven in 10 farmers in the UK have now invested in renewables, according to research
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ArticleHot weather brings bumper crop of British strawberries
Supermarkets are offering discounts to help shift surplus product as sunshine brings on more fruit
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ArticleNFU president meets new PM
Tom Bradshaw was one of a select few business representatives invited to meet Sir Keir Starmer this week
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ArticleSeed import delays hit UK tomato industry
Growers urgently need retailer and government support to stop post-Brexit rules from destroying the sector, says tomato association