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Updates on investigations into an increase in cases of food and water bug, Cyclospora, associated with travellers returning from Mexico.
148 recipients announced in The King’s Awards for Enterprise - the UK’s most prestigious business awards.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Downing Street transformed into a festive food and drink market to showcase Britain’s biggest exports ahead of Small Business Saturday.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The Upper Tribunal Tax and Chancery decision of Mr Justice Zacaroli and Upper Tribunal Judge Herrington on 11 November 2020
Round up of latest news from Defra related to agri-food and environmental topics
Horticultural Marketing Inspectorate (HMI) investigation finds quality defects and labelling offences in fruit and veg
Downing Street transformed into a festive street market to showcase the best of British businesses from across the UK
A Huddersfield retailer has been fined after admitting displaying rotten and incorrectly labelled fruit and vegetables for sale in his store.
Rural Payments Agency secures fine after investigation.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson hosted a Spring Showcase at Downing Street.
Government backing means scientists in Kent are ensuring we can grow more, buy more and sell more British fruit whatever the weather.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Fresh produce retailer fined following HMI investigation
Saturday 17 July is National Cherry Day and there’s something to celebrate as British cherry orchards begin to grow again.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Members of the fruit and vegetable industry have presented ideas for increasing production and consumption of fruit and vegetables in England.
Jim Paice’s speech at the Re:fresh Conference.
Environment Secretary, George Eustice, delivers a speech at the NFU Conference 2021 in which he further sets out his approach for future agriculture policy.
Exports of our fruit and vegetable juices have increased by almost 40% since 2010 worth a record £65 million last year.
New £30 million funding grants to help farmers boost their businesses and add extra value to their produce.
Horticultural Marketing Inspectors' investigation leads to fines for shopkeeper
Horticultural Marketing Inspectors' investigation leads to fines for wholesaler
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