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British Apples and Pears plans reinvigoration of category and discusses poor grower returns - from HortWeek

British Apples and Pears plans reinvigoration of category and discusses poor grower returns - from HortWeek

Supermarkets came under fire on Tuesday in a growing war of words over the soaring cost of food for millions of shoppers.

J Sainsbury PLC (LSE:SBRY) has given British shoppers some relief on their basket costs by reducing the price of its salted and unsalted butter, with 250g...

Industry bodies have hit out after the government ditched plans for an English horticulture strategy. The promise to put together a plan for the sector,

Lords hear alarm about lack of returns from supermarkets to growers, labour and peat issues - from HortWeek

Market failure is an issue for fruit and vegetables, with disparities between what the shopper is paying and farmgate prices, Ali Capper told a House of

Apples return crisis highlighted on Radio 4 - from HortWeek

Drinks analysts have advised brewers to consider adapting market structure, timings, listings and beer recipes to stay in business this year.

Growers need better returns from the supermarkets buying their produce, or we risk seeing fewer British apples on our shelves - thats the warning from British Apples & Pears Limited.