All United Kingdom articles – Page 55
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NFU launches horticulture resilience plan
Sector plan outlines opportunities, barriers and asks of government
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UK-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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P&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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Shortages 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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PML calls for ‘action not words’ on airfreight handling charges
PML boss Mike Parr slams sky-high airport handling costs and urges government to introduce cap on charges for handling fresh produce
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IFG celebrates 20 years of Cotton Candy
Unique variety added a new flavour profile to the table grape category
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Labour makes 50 per cent British pledge
Sir Keir Starmer makes commitment to British farming, promising a more rural-centric government
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Government drops seasonal labour premium wage
Farming minister Mark Spencer confirms workers on the visa scheme will no longer have to be paid more
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Sunak thanks British farmers
PM makes video appearance at NFU Conference to insist he’s standing up for farmers
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‘Clock ticking’ for government to back farming
NFU president Minette Batters says government needs to back its words with actions
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UK organic market withstands pressures
The UK organic market showed its resilience in 2022, recording positive growth in spite of the challenging environment, according to Soil Association Certification
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Aldi plans London expansion
Discounter is offering incentives to agents who can identify spots for new supermarkets in the capital
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Co-op axes ‘best before’ dates on fruit and veg
Majority of fresh produce will have date labels removed in a bid to reduce unnecessary waste
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Sainsbury’s launches £2 fruit and veg boxes
‘Taste Me, Don’t Waste Me’ boxes will combat food waste and offer an affordable option
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Major tomato shortages as Morocco faces ‘perfect storm’
Flooding, cold temperatures and cancelled ferries have caused significant supply problems in Moroccan tomatoes, according to importers
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Aldi 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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Asda plans online grocery ‘transformation’
Supermarket partners with Publicis Sapient to accelerate its move away from Walmart systems
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Gary Marshall calls for major industry rethink
NCGM wholesaler says supply chains need to place more value on fresh produce and “develop a collective sense of realism” as the trade contends with supply shortages and astronomical spot prices
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Abel & Cole in eco-labelling first
Veg box supplier becomes the first retailer to introduce eco labels on its entire fresh produce range
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NFU launches negotiation skills workshop
New course aims to arm NFU members with contract negotiation skills