Update on Xylella fastidiosa outbreak in Luxembourg
The Plant Health Advisory Forum (PHAF) has shared an update following reports of an outbreak of Xylella fastidiosa subsp. fastidiosa affecting grapevines (Vitis...
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Red Tractor opens consultation on proposed Fresh Produce Standards changes
Red Tractor has opened a stakeholder consultation on proposed changes to its Fresh Produce Standards, with growers and industry stakeholders encouraged to have ...
IS YOUR BUSINESS READY FOR THE NEXT FOOD SAFETY CHALLENGE?
FRESH and SAFE: New Specialist Food Safety Training for the Fresh Produce Industry How confident are you that your business is prepared for the next food safety...
Ofwat Water Innovation Fund and Upcoming Agri-Water Webinar
Ofwat Water Innovation Fund – Funding Opportunities and Upcoming Webinar We would like to draw members’ attention to Ofwat’s Water Innovation Fund and an upcomi...
FPC Temporary Accommodation Guide 6th Edition v6.1 - Amendment to Clause 2.6.3
Accommodation Guidance – Version 6.1 The Accommodation Guidance has been updated and Version 6.1 is now available. We have made a small clarification following ...
Cost of Living Tariff Suspensions on Additional Goods
The Government has announced a new package of temporary tariff suspensions designed to help ease cost pressures on households and businesses. Effective from 26 ...
Aethr UK fresh produce and climate risk – updated report
Last year, the FPC and Aethr Associates published a report examining the implications of climate change for UK fresh food security. Aethr’s latest Insight repor...
SSCI Public Consultation Open: Shape the Future of Regenerative Agriculture
The Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) has launched a public consultation on proposed criteria for auditing, monitoring and certifying regenerative agri...
Organic Action Plan for England Published
The Government has published the new Organic Action Plan for England (OAPE), a 10-year strategy developed in partnership with the organic sector to support the ...
HMRC - Transit Simplification Process Webinars 21st & 29th Oct 2026
From early 2027, facilities to start and end transit movements will no longer be provided at Sevington Inland Border Facility. To help businesses consider thei...
Reminder: New GB plant health import requirements from 15 October 2026
Importing tomatoes, aubergines, peppers or ginger? New GB plant health requirements come into force on 15 October 2026 for specified products and countries of o...
Briefing Note: UK Government Measures on Trade with Israeli Settlements
UK Government Announces Proposed Trade Restrictions on Israeli Settlements The UK Government has announced plans to introduce a ban on imports of goods originat...