All United Kingdom articles – Page 50
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ArticleNew sensor promises improved irrigation management
The low-cost irradiance sensor from Sencrop hopes to become an essential tool for veg growers
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ArticleClimate change in focus in Lords inquiry
The wide-ranging scrutiny of the horticultural sector will now turn to climate and net zero
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Article£5m Tesco scheme tackles child hunger
New initiative allows schools to bid for cash to provide fruit to children
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ArticleCornwall’s Varfell Farms joins LEAF network
Leading daffodil grower-packer becomes latest grower to join LEAF’s network of demonstration farms
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ArticleAldi gives to charity over Easter
Aldi to donate up to 400,000 meals over school Easter holidays
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ArticleApple sector struggles with escalating costs
BAPL calls for government support as survey finds grower electricity bills up by 133 per cent
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ArticleBirds Eye launches pea-ple’s Cafe
The one-day-only pea-centric pop-up restaurant in London will showcase the versatility of the brand’s petits pois
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ArticleIndie retailers step into salad breach
Volumes of tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers bought at independent retailers rose last month amid concerns about product shortages at major supermarkets
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ArticleKnight is right for Red Tractor
Communications specialist Ed Knight joins food standards scheme
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ArticleSolid Q1 for Ocado Retail
Online grocer said it is back on track for sales growth and profitability
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ArticleUganda’s jackfruit journey
Fred Searle visits Zahra Food Industries in Uganda as the up-and-coming jackfruit supplier begins to unlock the financial potential of the country’s ‘ancestral’ trees
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ArticleWestfalia's avocado optimism
Despite concerns around oversupply, Alk Brand is full of optimism for the future of the European avocado market. The group CEO at Westfalia Fruit tells Fred Searle where he sees greatest potential for production and consumption growth
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ArticleFarmers receive govt cash boost to go organic
Payments for organic farming are rising by an average of 25 per cent via the government’s Countryside Stewardship scheme, says Soil Association
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ArticleAldi top of the UK apple crops
Aldi sold more British apples than any other supermarket in February 2023, BAPL finds
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ArticleLast chance to register for Global Grape Congress 2023
Registrations for Fruitnet’s free online conference and networking event close on Monday 27th March at 20:00 GMT
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ArticleHarvest London plans vertical farming network
Harvest London believes vertical farming can help to reduce the UK’s reliance on herb imports while offering consumers fresher, more local ingredients
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ArticleP3P Partners acquires UK tomato specialist APS
Deal will provide funding to further the growth and development of APS
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ArticleLabour shortages come under Lords scrutiny
The Lords horticultural inquiry is hearing evidence around labour supply
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ArticleRootWave launches new eWeeder for orchards
Manufacturer says electrical weed control provides efficiency and environmental advantages
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ArticleR&D Group outlines topfruit projects
British Apples & Pears has set up its research framework for the post-AHDB era