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News
Efra Committee slams government response to on-farm labour crisis
A damning report found the government had been too slow to act on numerous warnings of labour shortages caused by Brexit and the pandemic
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Steve’s Leaves launches 100% recyclable salad bags
The prepared salad brand has claimed the new packaging will result in a significant reduction in plastic, by removing 1.5 tonnes per year
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Spanish strikes cause fruit and veg shortages in UK supermarkets
Spain has been rocked by industrial action from lorry drivers over past two weeks due to rising fuel costs
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Struggling farmers can expect extra £760m fertiliser bill due to Ukraine crisis
It follows reports to The Grocer that some farmers are selling off their fertiliser stores due to the rising cost to cover more immediate bills
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Cost of living crisis sees family vegetable consumption fall
Some 26% of families are buying fewer fresh vegetables because of the increase in price of groceries
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Berry Gardens renews advertising partnership with Jessica Ennis-Hill
Ennis-Hill will encourage consumers to actively choose Berry Gardens’ specific varieties
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Princes establishes pricing for tomato growers ahead of 2022 harvest
Princes has decided to sign contracts in advance of harvest season to enhance financial security among growers
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Red Tractor pesticide standards failing farmers, consumers and the environment, says report
The report stated that Red Tractor lacked targets to reduce pesticide use and that it failed to require certified farmers to adopt alternative approaches
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Russia-Ukraine conflict could drive food prices up 20%, warns UN food agency
Further rises are predicted, despite Ukraine’s pledges to grow wheat
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Pack’d launches ‘better than fresh’ chopped frozen avocado
The new frozen avocado is the first of its kind to market with no added salt
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Clock House Farm launches new propagation business
The 30-hectare propagation area will provide the grower with access to ‘best in class’ plant stock and improve produce supply to customers
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Asda adds 100 greengrocers to stores as Issa brothers revamp fresh offer
Mohsin Issa said that by next month 250 Asda stores would have dedicated greengrocers working in them
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Fyffes donates to charities tackling violence against women on International Women’s Day
Fyffes has donated €30,000 (£25,000) to charities that support female victims of violence
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Analysis and Features
How hard is ditching plastic packaging from fruit & veg?
Retailers face a raft of challenges meeting new goals from Wrap
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Ukraine conflict expected to hit seasonal worker numbers
Two thirds of UK Seasonal Worker visas in 2021 went to Ukrainians, with Russia the second most recruited country
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Seasonal worker wages soar 38% in ‘administrative nightmare’ for UK growers
The pay rise is due to come into dforce in April, but has been slammed as “unfit for purpose” by growers
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Cosmic Crisp apples now available in UK supermarkets
1,200 tons of Cosmic Crisp apples will be available in Italy, Spain, Germany, Scandinavia and the United Kingdom this season
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Waitrose announces start of early British asparagus season
The crop has come around eight weeks earlier than the normal UK asparagus season from mid to late April thanks to a warmer start to 2022
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Comment and Opinion
Wrap’s fresh produce initiative is a huge step backwards – and I mean that in a good way
Wrap’s research has broken the link between food waste and plastic usage in fresh produce
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The Big Interview
Guy Singh-Watson: Riverford’s veg boxer comes out swinging
Guy Singh-Watson is the tough-talking entrepreneur behind Riverford’s fast-growing veg box business. He reveals what’s next on its sustainable agenda