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News
Pesticide levels double in some food products in a year, says new research
The proportion of bread containing two or more pesticides has almost doubled in the past year to 50%, according to new data from the Pesticide Action Network
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Quorn and other industry leaders join forces to create Fungi Protein Association
The FPA intends to represent the interests of its member companies, including advocating for fungi protein in public policy, conducting consumer research, and more
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Analysis and Features
The results: Have trials ‘nudging’ shoppers to healthy eating options worked?
The results have been mixed, with an Asda trial notably backfiring as shoppers prioritised price. So how successful have other efforts been?
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Driscoll’s completes Berry Gardens acquisition
Driscoll’s said the acquisition of the UK’s largest supplier of berries would help it to ‘become the world’s berry company’
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Comment and Opinion
Why Abel & Cole is ditching ‘compostable’ plastics
Research has shown compostable plastic can only break down under very specific conditions, says Hugo Lynch, sustainability project manager at Abel & Cole
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Fischer Farms widens recruitment ahead of major vertical farm opening
It is looking to take on 17 additional recruits in technical and operational roles which will add new jobs to the local area.
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Grower Fresca Group posts strong financial performance in latest accounts
The business saw turnover increase by 4.7% to £433.1m for the year to 29 April 2022, with operating profit up 26.3%
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Olive oil price increase accelerates due to ‘disastrous’ Spanish harvest
At over €5,000/kg, Spanish extra virgin olive oil hit its ‘highest price ever’ this week, according to Filippo Berio MD Walter Zanre
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Wonky veg buyers number 4.8 million as cost of living crisis changes shopping habits
In October 2021, 14% of shoppers bought imperfect produce. One year later that number has now increased to 16.7%, according to Kantar
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Courgettes supply likely to be disrupted by energy and climate crises
Supply issues are expected to last until the end of the month, at least, The Grocer has learned
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Comment and Opinion
Cheap food, wonky veg: why our food language needs an overhaul
Choosing our words more carefully can have a huge impact, says Dan Crossley, executive director, Food Ethics Council
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Supermarkets commit to new plan to safeguard water supplies in Spain
It comes after key growing regions in southern Spain have been ravaged by drought since last year
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Sainsbury’s brings back Healthy Start top-up vouchers to support struggling families
Customers using the Healthy Start card at checkout will automatically receive a printed coupon to use towards fresh, frozen, and tinned fruit & vegetables
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Smaller Halloween pumpkins likely after tough year, farmers warn
Harvests could also be down after the long, hot summer
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Bumper potato harvest expected for 2022, reports Mash Direct
The brand is expecting up to a 30% uplift in potatoes harvested this year
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Comment and Opinion
We’re eating less vegetables and that shouldn’t be happening
Despite new HFSS regulations designed to make us more healthy, we’re eating less veg. The government should be concerned
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Leaf unveils latest Leaf Marque Standard for more sustainable farming
The revisions have been made to ‘raise the bar on important sustainable farming issues’
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Mayor announces over £20m in funding for London markets amid cost of living crisis
City Hall will be investing £20m from its Good Growth Fund plus an additional £3m to support street markets, covered markets and wholesale markets in the capital
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Vegetable consumption falls 7.5% in response to cost of living crisis
Vegetable sales have decreased to only 6.2% of retail basket value compared to 6.7% last year, according to new data from Veg Power
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Growers call for seasonal visa clarity as Defra denies ELMS to be scrapped
The government must act on Liz Truss’s pre-election promises by rapidly expanding the seasonal workers scheme, growers have urged