All Fresh produce articles – Page 33
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NewsGrowers warn lack of clarity over R&D funding a threat to sector
Horticulture and potato growers are calling for clarity from government on what will replace AHDB’s services
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NewsPremium berry sales rise as consumers focus on quality, Berry Gardens says
The farming co-op aims to continue the trend by targeting younger consumers
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NewsBerry growers fear empty shelves could end summer promotional activity
During the summer, retailers often run larger pack sizes and promotional activity when crops suddenly become available in large quantities
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NewsAHDB announces £8m in cuts following vote to abolish horticulture and potato levies
The levy board is also in the process of reducing the number of senior managers it employs by 30%
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NewsSeasonal labour shortages leaving crops unpicked, growing industry warns
The industry has called on the government to widen the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme and make it permanent
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NewsDimbleby’s fruit & veg plan risks 600,000 tonnes of extra food waste, claims Wrap
Source: Tesco Henry’s Dimbleby’s plan to boost fresh fruit & veg intake risks increasing food waste by 600,000 tonnes a year, according to experts at Wrap. The organisation told The Grocer that while it backed Dimbleby’s move for healthier and more sustainable food, as well as greater ...
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NewsBarfoots launches long-stemmed cauliflower CauliShoots
The launch comes amid booming sales for cauliflower during the pandemic
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NewsEx-Dune boss James Cox and food industry veteran Gary Linsell join Fresca Group
The pair come in as chief financial officer and MD of The Fresh Produce Centre, respectively
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Analysis & FeaturesFive strange yet nutritious ‘novel foods’ attracting attention from regulators
Some call them innovative. Others call them ‘Frankenfoods’
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat Henry Dimbleby’s National Food Strategy means for food businesses
Dimbleby is urging ministers to ‘break the cycle’ of bad diet with a raft of drastic new taxes - but critics are questioning the sense
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NewsNational Food Strategy will bring ‘tsunami’ of new taxes
The government-commissioned report called for a £3/kg tax on sugar and a £6/kg tax on salt
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NewsApples & pears crop for 2021 may have been damaged by poor weather, growers warn
Extreme frosts and heavy downpours have damaged early varieties and could yet affect others, according to British Apples & Pears
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NewsGrowing Underground and Reynolds link to boost vertical growing
The partnership will see Reynolds distribute produce grown by Growing Underground via its national network
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NewsGrowers warn of brassica shortages amid soaring costs
UK brassica growers have increasingly struggled to cover their operating costs
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NewsM&S to sell 25p banana bundles to reduce food waste
Boxes will contain extra ripe three bananas and two recipe cards
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Comment & OpinionWhat can businesses do to help insects and keep British-grown produce at Wimbledon?
As things stand, British pollinators are facing extinction within 25 years, according to Buglife and Arla
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NewsMonaghan unveils Mighty Mushroom Co meat-free brand
The Ireland-based producer said the launch aimed to meet consumer demand for more sustainable plant-based products
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Category ReportCouch potatoes: fresh produce category report 2021
Fruit & veg sales are up by more than £1bn, with spuds the fastest grower by volume. What does that say about Brits’ eating habits?
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NewsLondon emissions rules force Heathrow logistics business to set up Kent operation
Low Emission Zone standards introduced in March saw European hauliers halt deliveries to food logistics company PML
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NewsTinned tomatoes suppliers reintroduce rationing on retailers
Limits have become necessary to prevent stocks running out before the next harvest