Government asked to outline energy support for food businesses

Food minister Mark Spencer called to give evidence to parliamentary group on support for food and drink sector beyond March

Half of supermarket apples imported – even during British season

Almost 50% of apple packs on UK supermarket shelves in October and early November were imported, according to surprising new research

Industry unites to protect seasonal worker welfare

Roundtable meeting addresses seasonal labour challenges following difficult year for recruitment and worker welfare

How the NFU is working on issues affecting the horticulture sector

With costs soaring and unsustainable farmgate returns, the UK horticulture sector is under substantial pressure. The NFU’s Food Business Unit and Horticulture teams have been engaging with members...

Morrisons brings back ‘Farmer Christmas’ for its festive ad

NFU Horticulture and Potatoes chair says it's time for action, not words

NFU Horticulture and Potatoes chair Martin Emmett calls on the government to address the issues of lack of labour, the impact of inflation and to recognise the UK horticulture sector as a vulnerable...

Global Berry Congress makes impressive return

Retailers including Aldi, Lidl, Delhaize, ICA and M&S among those who attended the leading event for the global berry business

‘MPs unite behind Free School Meals’

Politicians unite with demands to extend free school meals ahead of Chancellor's autumn budget, says The Food Foundation

Supply chain cost pressures remain

While raw material prices have dropped, other high inputs will keep the cost of pallets and packaging high, Fefpeb has said

Lidl crowned UK cheapest supermarket

Lidl scores hat trick as it's named cheapest UK supermarket for third time in a row

Farmers' delight as pumpkin patch thrives - in spite of heatwave

Large-scale Suffolk farmers have branched out into pumpkin growing as they strive to bring the public closer to what they do.

Farmer Focus: Pumpkin harvest and improving headlands - Farmers Weekly

October brings us to the final harvest of the year, pumpkins. It is likely to be the lowest-yielding and poorest crop we’ve grown, predominantly due to

Angus Soft Fruits in sustainable packaging first

Company becomes Britain's first berry supplier to import strawberries using new SPA Airlite punnet

Maidstone schools offered Clock House tours

Berry grower opens its doors to local schoolchildren to showcase the workings of a modern sustainable farm

Pumpkin picking spots in Kent this October

Pick your own pumpkins and pose for Instagram pictures at these great pumpkin patches across the county.