All Fresh produce articles – Page 2
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News‘Guerrilla’ marketing campaign rolls out to promote natural local food
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall is spearheading the Farm Retail Association’s drive to redefine how British consumers view food
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NewsBritish fruit & veg should be put at heart of NHS plan, growers say
In a letter to the health secretary, grower representatives have warned that with vital funding for English fruit and vegetable production due to expire this year, growers risk being left behind
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NewsUK blackcurrant harvest arrives two weeks early after warm spring
Growers across the country have reported a strong, high-quality crop with the first fruit picked on 25 June, marking one of the earliest harvests
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NewsAHDB appoints interim chief executive
Janet Swadling will take on the role on 19 August, with the current CEO, Graham Wilkinson departing on 22 August
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NewsInnocent reveals £1m regenerative agriculture fund winners
The scheme supports innovative projects that champion regenerative agriculture and help safeguard the future long-term supply of fruit & veg
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NewsCo-op launches mojito cocktail flavoured grapes
The ‘Mojito Fresh’ variety will arrive in UK stores from 23 July after growers noticed its flavour resembled the classic cocktail
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NewsBritish berries experiencing ‘spectacular’ season in supply and demand
Data from British Berry Growers has shown almost all major multiple retailers are showing sales increase across strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries
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Promotional FeaturesThe growing appeal of Australian red meat for retailers
With a focus on quality, sustainability and supply chain resilience, Australian exporters are seeking to become a more prominent presence in the UK’s premium meat sector.
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Analysis & FeaturesWill others follow Co-op in dropping Israeli produce?
Co-op has announced an end to the sourcing of Israeli goods, alongside those from 16 other ’countries of concern’
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NewsChanges to seasonal labour model ‘would cost industry £43m per year’
Implementing the Employer Pays Principle in the UK horticulture sector would further impact food security, a study has warned
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NewsApple orchards 'could halve in 12 years without action'
The caution was issued by British Apples & Pears, which revealed the number of apple orchards in the UK could halve in just 12 years unless action is taken
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NewsFresh Del Monte UK reassures customers it’s business as usual
The Fresh Del Monte company, which operates in the UK and EU, has said it has no legal, operational or financial affiliation to Del Monte Foods which has filed for bankruptcy in the US
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NewsAsda launches golden raspberries into UK stores
The berries will be available for a limited window, while the crop lasts, in Asda stores
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NewsThe Felix Project calls for food redistribution to be included in SFI
A study commissioned by the charity found between 180,000 and 270,000 tonnes of farm surplus could be redistributed
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NewsVeg shortages loom if dry weather continues, growers warn
Carrot growers are ‘gambling’ on using all their water now to keep core crops growing in the hope that rain will come before later crops come into their key growing season
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KVI TrackerStrawberries and cream up to 30% more expensive as input costs soar
Strawberries across the major multiples have seen steady inflation as growers grapple with increased wage costs
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Tom Ebbutt, senior national account manager, Happiee
‘Knowing it could be the reason someone chooses a plant-based option over meat and fish, is incredibly rewarding’
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NewsFood price inflation hits 3.7% as autumn budget costs bite
It pushed overall shop prices into inflation for the first time in almost a year
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NewsSainsbury’s launches ‘premium’ online butcher and fishmongers in food-to-order expansion
It includes a new online butcher and fresh fish service, which will allow shoppers to order premium cuts to their homes
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NewsJones Food Company collapsed owing creditors £22m
The Lydney, Gloucestershire-based business was placed into administration on 7 April, with 61 staff made redundant