All Vegetables articles – Page 9
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NewsHalf of British fruit & vegetable farmers likely to walk away within 12 months
Supermarkets and their buyers were accused of not paying on time, pursuing cheaper food alternatives from overseas and cancelling or changing orders at the last minute
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NewsUK allowing harmful pesticides use since Brexit, says group
Pesticides Action Network has released new data that reveals 36 pesticides that are banned in the EU are permitted for use in the UK
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NewsSustainable fresh producer OneFarm on brink of administration
Sustainable fresh producer OneFarm appears to be battling for survival having filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator with the courts, The Grocer can reveal.
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Comment & OpinionAldi’s biggest price cuts add more drama in retailers’ battle to the bottom
Aldi’s latest price cuts are substantial, and the numbers support that
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NewsGreen transformation in farming urged to save Britain from food crisis
The report argued regenerative farming could improve food security, help tackle climate change, advance the UK’s biodiversity and boost profits for British farmers
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NewsAldi makes its biggest round of price cuts this year
The 55 fruit & veg lines are reduced by an average of around 11%
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NewsJones Food Company launches branded bagged salad into Asda
The vertical farming company has launched its first consumer facing salad range brand, Homegrown
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Comment & OpinionMPs’ ‘Buy British’ letter to retailers is one slap in the face too many for farmers
The suggestion is little more than a gimmick. MPs have the power to help British farmers in meaningful ways
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NewsMPs call for ‘Buy British’ sections on supermarket websites
The letter, co-ordinated by MP Dr Luke Evans, has been supported by 110 cross-party MPs
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Canalside grew from fruit farm to award-winning Staffordshire farm shop
From its origins 40 years ago as a roadside shed, Canalside Farm has become a thriving retail, dining and events operation, which was recognised in the 2023 Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards. Taking its name from the nearby Trent & Mersey Canal, the business was founded by Chris and ...
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NewsSainsbury’s relaunches Nectar points fruit & veg challenge
From 23 August to 10 October, the challenge returns to Sainsbury’s for the fourth year running
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NewsPrinces expands migrant worker scheme to support modern slavery victims
The Napolina owner has partnered with a southern Italy voluntary association, Casa Sankara, to hire and train 32 migrant workers living in vulnerable conditions
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NewsUK fruit & veg supply threatened as Morocco heatwave decimates crops
Growers are now struggling to replant many tomato crops that didn’t survive the extreme heat
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Comment & OpinionMcCain enlists dopey celebs to get a lesson in agriculture
Iain Stirling and Roman Kemp help McCain show off its pledge to commit to 100% regenerative farming by 2030
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NewsNFU calls on government to prioritise domestic food production
The NFU is warning the government needs to take domestic food production as seriously as it does the environment
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NewsMorrisons to cover 100% of growing costs for British farmers in trial
The trial will help British farmers mitigate the cost and weather pressures associated with farming
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NewsLea Valley Growers Association appoints former Watford FC chair as president
The growers’ group said Jimmy Russo had a ’wealth of knowledge and an array of experiences in the horticulture industry’
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NewsWet weather causing problems with UK harvest, growers warn
The damp and cold weather in July, caused by the jet stream being stuck to the south of the UK, has prompted challenges with the harvest of cereals and root vegetables
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NewsEarth & Wheat declares ‘war on fruit waste’ with introduction of fruit boxes
The 5kg box includes variations of fruit such as apples, pears, oranges, satsumas, melons, passionfruit, kiwi, mangos, and nectarines and launches today
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NewsEuropean heatwave to push up fruit & veg prices, experts warn
According to analysts, crop yields of fruit & veg grown in Spain are likely to be affected by the temperatures in southern Europe