All Fresh produce articles
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NewsFresh Direct expands Chef’s Choice premium potato range
Selected from premium British varieties, Fresh Direct is rolling out Salad Potatoes and Baking Potatoes
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NewsFarmers need a ‘new deal for profitable farming’, says Minette Batters
The deal would recognise ‘the true cost of producing food and delivering for the environment’
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NewsGrowUp Farms rescued by former CEO in pre-pack administration deal
Marcus Whately, who ran the company for six years until November 2024, has acquired GrowUp Farms Ltd
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NewsEU trade down by a quarter on pre-Brexit levels, FDF reveals
Exports to the EU between 2021 and 2025 were down by 23.4% compared with the five-year period between 2016 and 2020, according to the FDF’s Trade Snapshot for the third quarter of 2025
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NewsMorrisons offers 27 tonnes of carrots for free in bid to drive Christmas footfall
Morrisons is giving away more than 27 tonnes of wonky carrots to children in the run-up to Christmas, as the retailer aims to drive festive footfall while supporting British farmers and reducing food waste.
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RankingsFresh - fruit & veg 2025: Record heat fuels boom in berry sales
Weather records were smashed in 2025 - and the effect on fresh fruit & veg sales is clear
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NewsCo-op says all UK-grown fresh produce must be Leaf Marque certified by 2027
Co-op said it would roll out the environmental certification across its stores throughout next year, in partnership with growers and farmers
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NewsUK Egg Centre and Bumble Hole form joint venture
Both Bumble Hole and Hardeman produce fresh eggs and egg products
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NewsGrapes and grapefruits contain most pesticides, latest data shows
Analysis of UK government testing data launched this week revealed a quarter of vegetables and three-quarters of fruit contain multiple pesticides
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WebinarsHealthy eating forecast: the biggest trends for 2026
We’re kicking off 2026 with healthy eating trends sourced from experts at Ocado, Mars, Pip & Nut and Vypr. Register now to find out what’s set to shape the year ahead.
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NewsWaitrose brings back tearless Sunions this December
The onion variety ‘maintains its strength in storage, mellowing and sweetening over time’, and has a similar flavour profile to other brown onion varieties, according to BASF, which first launched it in the UK in 2022
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NewsOrganic food could deliver huge health and economic returns, charity says
The charity said low-income households could generate £8.78 in social value for every £1 of public investment if connected to produce from small to medium-sized farms
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NewsGrower groups unite to launch UK Fruit & Veg Coalition
The coalition, made up of key organisations representing organic, agroecological growers across the UK, has been launched to create a future in which more fruit and vegetables are produced in the UK
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Feature SynopsisFocus On Eggs: 31 January
Egg prices continue their rise, yet shoppers are seemingly undeterred.
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NewsBrits eating more vegetables at Christmas, new research reveals
A poll commissioned by the market revealed 57% of people claimed vegetables had become a bigger part of their Christmas dinner plate., with 51% driven by a desire for more variety and 48% by healthier eating habits
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KVI TrackerChristmas vegetable prices increase by up to 30% in a year
Sprouts, carrots, potatoes and cabbage prices all rose, according to The Grocer’s analysis of Assosia data
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NewsRiverford and farmers call for supply chain regulator overhaul
As part of Riverford’s Get Fair About Farming campaign, farmers, MPs and industry bodies have called for the strengthening of the Groceries Code Adjudicator
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NewsTate & Lyle announces regenerative agriculture programme in France
Tate & Lyle has developed the programme in collaboration with farm co-operatives and agriculture resilience platform Regrow Ag to help farmers understand the impact of adopting regenerative agronomic practices
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NewsMajor scientific study calls for global action on UPFs
Papers published in The Lancet on Wednesday called for a ‘co-ordinated global response’ to protect policymaking from industry interference
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NewsBritish strawberries more available at Christmas
The Summer Berry Company has become the first to grow British strawberries at a commercial scale all year round, providing strawberries into retailers 365 days a year