All Fresh produce articles
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NewsM&S urges Burnham to get SPS deal ‘done’ as EU summit confirmed for 20 November
Burnham told MPs on Monday that failing to forge closer links with Europe would be a ‘dereliction of duty’
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NewsEurope’s food security threatened by climate-linked productivity slump
Economist Enterprise’s Resilient Food System Index warned Europe was becoming increasingly vulnerable to climate shocks
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NewsFamilies could save £1,300 a year by choosing frozen fruit and veg
The latest figures show that frozen fruit and vegetables are now around 36% cheaper than their fresh equivalents
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NewsPowerful food companies ‘profiting from keeping labour cheap’, study finds
A new report by thinktank IPES-Food claims labour exploitation in the global food sector is ‘worsening’
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NewsChallenges across policy, costs and weather dampening farmer confidence
McCain Foods GB&I’s second annual Farmdex report found more than eight in 10 farmers (86%) say policy uncertainty is negatively affecting their farm, while three in four (74%) report increasingly unpredictable weather is making it harder to manage their farm effectively
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NewsCrops have lost up to 50% of core nutrients, report warns
The report found that this nutritional loss combined with the rise of GLP-1 drugs could push around five million UK working-age adults below safe levels of essential vitamins and minerals
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NewsBanana industry under ‘significant pressure’ as costs soar
Fyffes has said that while bananas remain one of the most affordable food products on supermarket shelves, the supply chain is facing ‘unprecedented pressure’
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Comment & OpinionClimate-resilient customer service must become a boardroom priority
Climate reports count a weather-forced store closure as a long sale, not a lost customer. Retailers need to close the gap, says Jo Causon, CEO of the Institute of Customer Service
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NewsAsda announces 10-year partnership with salad supplier worth £250m
The agreement, worth approximately £25m a year through to 2036, extends the 35-year relationship between Asda and Len Wright Salads
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NewsFyffes updates sustainability strategy with new gender target
Among the commitments is the target to achieve gender parity in senior leadership and at least 30% female representation in supervisory operational roles by 2035 in its own operations
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NewsSPS concerns ‘unresolved’ despite Burnham hopes of EU deal by end of year
Industry experts are warning the government continues to ignore major concerns over the impact the SPS deal will have on the food sector
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NewsBosh launches nutrient-dense grain bowls into Tesco
The bowls include three variants: Korean Firecracker Grains, Mediterranean Orzo & Beans, and Thai Sweet Potato Grains
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NewsBooths hopes ‘market-style’ loose produce bays will help cut food waste
By increasing the amount of loose veg it sells, Booths hopes to cut food waste and improve choice
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NewsFears mounting over climate impact on food supplies, reports Fairtrade Foundation
Some 84% of UK consumers were concerned about the impact of climate change on food supplies, Fairtrade said
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NewsGlens of Antrim Potatoes appoints administrators
Stuart Irwin, Ian Leonard and Robin Coughlin from Interpath were appointed joint administrators of the Northern Irish potato business on 21 September 2026
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NewsEat Well for Less campaign launched in response to soaring food prices
The initiative provides accessible, practical advice with ‘a strong focus on fresh produce, beans and pulses’ that highlights their benefits as ‘affordable, nutritious and filling staples’
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NewsBritish apples and pears see record season in UK retail
The growers group reported 180,506 tonnes of British apples and pears were supplied into UK supermarkets during the 2025/26 season
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NewsWaitrose puts £20m into latest round of price cuts
Since the campaign kicked off Waitrose has cut prices on more than 1,000 products and invested £180m
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Analysis & FeaturesFive organic heroes setting a ‘gold standard’ in growing
Organic is on a high, buoyed by soaring sales and interest – but challenges remain. We spotlight five producers who believe the best is yet to come
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NewsEating more beans could save households £100 a year, research finds
The intel from think tank Green Alliance has revealed that replacing the equivalent of two pork sausages per person per week with pulses grown in the UK would provide the same amount of protein and cut average household annual food bills by almost £100