All Fresh produce articles – Page 10
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News
Veg Power partners with Aardman and Shaun the Sheep to inspire children to eat more veg
The two-year agreement has involved the creation of Shaun the Sheep branded resources across Veg Power projects
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Comment and Opinion
Growers need future-proofing investment to weather the ongoing storms
Mild and damp conditions this summer made for better growing conditions and confidence to producers in a challenging economic landscape
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News
Farmers and co-ops commit to regenerative agriculture framework
Over 20 leading fmcg companies and farmer co-operatives have developed and tested the framework across their global supply chains
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Branston appoints general manager for protein extraction facility
The potato supplier has appointed Tom Seagrief to the GM role in preparation for full-scale production and commercialisation of potato protein in early 2024
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News
Apple growers experience dramatic drop in profitability
The growers body explained the slump was ’inevitable’ as input cost inflation to growers ran at about 23%
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JJ Foodservice Advanced Order initiative generates £2m in sales
The service sees products only arrive at a JJ warehouse once they have been ordered and paid for by the customer
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Half of British fruit & vegetable farmers likely to walk away within 12 months
Supermarkets and their buyers were accused of not paying on time, pursuing cheaper food alternatives from overseas and cancelling or changing orders at the last minute
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UK allowing harmful pesticides use since Brexit, says group
Pesticides Action Network has released new data that reveals 36 pesticides that are banned in the EU are permitted for use in the UK
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Analysis and Features
How Holland & Barrett is transforming its food offer
The health and wellness retailer is returning to its 19th-century roots but with a health twist, naturally
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News
Wholegood sells a minority stake to help secure future
Organic fresh produce wholesaler Wholegood has raised fresh capital to safeguard its future, selling a minority stake to investment fund Metamorphosis Investments.
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News
Sustainable fresh producer OneFarm on brink of administration
Sustainable fresh producer OneFarm appears to be battling for survival having filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator with the courts, The Grocer can reveal.
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News
Green transformation in farming urged to save Britain from food crisis
The report argued regenerative farming could improve food security, help tackle climate change, advance the UK’s biodiversity and boost profits for British farmers
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Modern grower techniques making blackberries sweeter and bigger
Grower techniques have ensured British blackberries are available from April until November, enjoying a 36-week season
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Jones Food Company launches branded bagged salad into Asda
The vertical farming company has launched its first consumer facing salad range brand, Homegrown
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News
AI fruit yield forecasting startup raises £2.8m ahead of commercial launch
The technology has been on trial at “at field-scale” with two UK soft fruit growers and processors, WB Chambers and Place UK, over the last two years
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News
The Black Farmer plans first farm shop opening in Brixton
Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones told The Grocer he planned to open the 5,000 sq ft store on 14 November
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KVI Tracker
Bumper blueberry season put down to grower pollination strategies
Peak production is underway now and growers are reporting a very good British blueberry harvest
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Comment and Opinion
MPs’ ‘Buy British’ letter to retailers is one slap in the face too many for farmers
The suggestion is little more than a gimmick. MPs have the power to help British farmers in meaningful ways
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News
Wootzano: UK fresh produce packing robot launches in US market
The company’s Avarai robot is able to carefully handle perishable fresh produce without causing bruising or damage thanks to an “embedded electronic skin”
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MPs call for ‘Buy British’ sections on supermarket websites
The letter, co-ordinated by MP Dr Luke Evans, has been supported by 110 cross-party MPs