All Fresh produce articles – Page 25
-
NewsTruss pledges to help growers with labour as seasonal workers depart early
Truss – who will find out on Monday if she will succeed Boris Johnson as PM – said ’we need to expand this scheme’
-
NewsSainsbury’s removing ‘best before’ dates on almost 300 lines
Sainsbury’s has said that, after “stringent testing”, it has found that its yoghurt is safe to consume past its expiration date
-
NewsLidl and Waitrose announce support for growers with flexible specifications
Lidl aims to identify key crop challenges and where possible accommodate stunted crop and other products within existing lines
-
NewsUK food sector on brink of new CO2 gas crisis as supplier halts production
CF Fertilisers, the UK’s largest supplier of CO2 gas, has announced plans to close, amid an ’uneconomical’ energy landscape
-
NewsAsda ditches best before dates on 250 fruit & veg products
Asda said it wanted to reduce food waste in the home and save customers money as they faced the cost of living crisis
-
Comment & OpinionAlarming fresh food waste is a disaster for society, not just growers
As we report this week, many growers are struggling with “real anxiety” over the impact of the heatwave on harvests
-
NewsGrowers braced for more disruption and crop failures following drought declaration
Nine out of 14 regions in England have now been officially declared as drought zones by the Environment Agency
-
NewsTakeaway chip prices to soar in the autumn due to impact of heatwave
The Grocer understands that chip manufacturers have already been pushing through mid-contract price increases for wholesalers
-
NewsExotic fruit supplier Dole plans move into dietary supplements
Called Secret Nature of Fruit, the supplements brand will include a range of products made from fruit and plants with added benefits
-
NewsLabour crisis has created £60m-worth of crop losses this year, says NFU
A survey of growers by the farming union found that this year’s harvest had been ‘significantly impacted’ by the sector’s ongoing labour crisis
-
Comment & OpinionWhy time is running out for best before dates on fruit & vegetables
Fruit & veg could should be sold loose and without date labels, with consumers encouraged to store it correctly, says Wrap’s Marcus Gover
-
Comment & OpinionThe ‘Ecovado’ highlights the pitfalls of a plant-based diet. Just don’t ask me to eat one
The creation highlights the environmental damage caused by intensive crop production
-
NewsDefra appoints former G’s Fresh boss to examine food industry’s labour crisis
It will consider the challenges facing food and farming businesses to recruit and retain labour and provide recommendations
-
Analysis & FeaturesThe scientists and farmers battling ‘olive leprosy’ in the groves of Italy
Xyella fastidiosa is a threat to olive oil supplies in the Mediterranean. At the 70-hectare Filippo Berio olive grove in Tuscany, they’re searching for a cure
-
NewsCrop shortages expected in coming months due to water scarcity, growers warn
Growers have warned that potato, onion, carrot and brassica crops are likely to be impacted by severe water shortages
-
NewsNearly 90% of consumers would eat wonky fruit and veg, according to new survey
Despite these findings, up to 40% of fruit and veg grown globally is going to waste, with misshapen products are often rejected
-
NewsYeo Valley takes first move out of dairy with soup and dip ranges
The NPD aimed to expand the availability of organic products in the major supermarkets, the yoghurt giant said
-
NewsRiverford Organic Farmers expands wholesale arm following 25% year-on-year growth
The company said demand for wholesale had increased by 25% year on year, with demand from farm shops, cafés and retail up 37% and restaurants 43%
-
NewsAutomation in horticulture review plays up benefits of AI and guided vehicles
The government will consider the report’s recommendations but industry leaders are already calling for them to be put in place
-
NewsWaitrose to remove best before dates on 500 products to tackle food waste
From September, the supermarket will remove dates on produce such as root vegetables, grapes, citrus and apples, as well as indoor plants