News updates for the UK fresh produce business.
Vertical farming business says achievement brings the company one step closer to supplying the major supermarkets
Report by Logistics UK highlights ‘urgent need’ to overhaul the Apprenticeship Levy in bid to resolve sector’s long-term skills shortage
Smart shade coating optimises growing conditions and reduces overheating, allowing a 34 per cent yield boost, according to Albotherm
Welsh Organic Forum says withdrawal of support threatens business viability
Supermarket outlines progress towards environmental and social targets
It wants EU to set up centralised system to log temperature readings to prove that cold treatment rules are being followed
New figures from Kantar show inflation is easing off at the supermarkets
Retailer issues upbeat prediction for first-half results on the back of strong start
Chile enters the top three destinations for first half of 2023, displacing the US market
Extreme weather in southern Europe will reduce yields and make fresh fruit and vegetables more expensive in Britain, according to new study
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Acknowledging the problem of worker exploitation is half the battle for fresh produce companies, according to Shayne Tyler who specialises in helping firms combat the scourge of modern slavery
Move is aimed at offering more affordable alternatives in convenience locations
Strong European demand and favourable climatic conditions fuel double-digit increase in exports in first half of 2023
Two food-waste-fighting firms join forces to create limited edition spirit made with out-of-spec cucumbers and apples
Fruit’s cognitive benefits are down to their antioxidant and phytochemical properties, which combat inflammation and potentially improve blood flow
J E Hartley pays over £23,000 to a river charity after illegally spreading waste sludge on land
Max MacGillivray of BeanStalk Global explains why major infrastructure projects are needed to ensure a stable water supply for farming in the east of the UK
Marketing campaign aims to increase limited awareness of vegetable’s vitamin B content as people’s diet suffers during cost-of-living crisis
New model is aimed at growers with lower throughput requirements