All Vegetables articles – Page 4
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NewsSeasonal workers struggle to seek redress, new research finds
The report by Focus on Labour Exploitation has documented the ways workers can be stuck in poor employment, with requests to transfer to a different farm often ignored or denied
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NewsUK Salads collapsed owing its creditors £18m, report shows
The Essex-based greenhouse operator was a key supplier to Aldi and fell into administration in February
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NewsSeasonal worker returns higher despite human rights concerns
The rate of returnees was between 65% and 75% this year so far, according to James Mallick, director of Fruitful Jobs
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NewsPotato industry warns of ‘spudflation’ and shortages
Many varieties are expected to face shortages in the coming months and so-called ‘spudflation’ is expected to take hold
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NewsVegetables to cost more amid continued tighter supply, grower warns
The issues posed by the flooding of agricultural land have been laid bare by Nationwide Produce group managing director Tim O’Malley
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Analysis & FeaturesFarming Recovery Fund: fit for purpose or ‘complete nonsense’?
Many farms hit by flooding are ineligible for the support fund
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NewsMajor growers report turbulent weather toll
Results posted this month at Companies House by Huntapac Produce and Puffin Produce cited weather issues as key challenges to profitability
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Comment & OpinionPesticides in fruit & veg strengthen the case for organic
We know the use of synthetic chemical pesticides as part of the conventional farming model leads to dire consequences for biodiversity, says Emma Vass, CEO at Ecotone UK
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NewsMcCain GB sales jump but rising potato prices eat into margins
The UK arm of potato giant McCain saw a 19.5% jump in sales last year, but profits were flat as margins declined amid elevated costs and weather challenges
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Analysis & FeaturesPlastic to paper: the next phase of the packaging revolution
Brands are debuting paper alternatives to plastic-based crisp packets, margarine tubs and sweet wrappers. But these innovations come with their own technical and cost implications. So how much progress are brands making and is a wider rollout imminent?
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NewsWholegood launches organic wonky veg range into Ocado
It is the first organic wonky range to be featured in one of the major retailers
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NewsTesco becomes latest retailer to add Best of British webpage
It said it would make it easier for customers across the UK to shop British-grown and produced food, and support British farmers and producers in the process
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Comment & OpinionIs it safe to eat your five fruit & veg a day?
Does the food safety fear ever go away?
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NewsGovernment opens fund to support farms hit by flooding
Under the scheme, eligible farmers can access grants of between £500 and £25,000 to return their land to the condition it was in before exceptional flooding
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NewsPotentially hazardous chemicals found on supermarket food
Pesticide Action Network UK has found ten different PFAS pesticides were present in spices and a range of fruit & vegetables
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NewsBrexit controls could hinder healthy eating efforts, logistics boss warns
New import controls on EU fresh produce entering the country, set to roll out at the end of the month, would result in less availability and higher prices of fruit & veg
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NewsBags of potatoes hit by shrinkflation as bad weather impacts supply
Potatoes have been hit by shrinkflation following a weather-driven tightening of supply
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Comment & OpinionRegulation will do little to stop supermarket abuse of farmers
The myopic exploitation of market power in price negotiations may give UK citizens cheap food in the short term, but in the long term it will destroy the UK farming industry, says Guy Singh-Watson, founder of Riverford
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NewsPortsmouth’s Brexit border facility could be demolished due to reduced checks
A new post-Brexit £24m border control post in Portsmouth could end up being demolished
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NewsUK Organic formed to spearhead revival of sector
The move has been prompted by the ‘urgent need for a fresh approach’ for the organic sector