Fred Searle
Fred Searle is a staff writer for FPJ and Eurofruit.
NewsInflation slows but food industry faces ‘urgent challenges’ to growth and talent
IGD report highlights sector’s ‘urgent’ need to drive volume growth and reverse a ‘profound shortage’ in digital, technical and engineering skills
NewsChallenging conditions in Peru threaten counter-seasonal asparagus supply
‘Values are being reset’ in the Peruvian asparagus sector and a combination of factors look set to limit future exports to the UK
ArticleTurbulent times in tomatoes
Cost pressures, supply chain disruption, and the threat of ToBRV are taking their toll on the British tomato sector, but Alex Margerison-Smith of Keelings sees opportunities for innovative growers with a focus on premium varieties
NewsCommon user charge “threatens to cripple” fresh produce SMEs
Fresh Produce Consortium warns that new fixed charges on imports of plants and fresh produce will not be manageable for many businesses
VideoThe Power of Branding, Episode 3
Episode Three is all about how fresh produce brands can use social media to make meaningful connections with consumers and drive sales
NewsFlorette launches new slaws range
Three new prepared slaws swap mayo for South and East Asian-inspired dressings
ArticlePost-Brexit logistics researcher calls for more collaborators
Logistics advisory Global 78 is searching for more businesses to get involved in research to understand how the fruit and vegetable sector can trade most effectively post-Brexit
NewsCFDL panel underlines importance of profitable farm businesses
Lively debate at City Food & Drink Lecture focuses on food policy, retail supply relationships, trade deals, and tackling the health crisis
NewsSainsbury’s boss calls for collaboration to build sustainable food system
Simon Roberts says close, longer-term partnerships are needed in the supply chain to build a more resilient food system
NewsNew precision agriculture tech ‘could transform’ UK tree fruit industry
POME project led by crop advisory Hutchinsons aims to allow inputs to be targeted in a way never seen before in UK orchards
NewsDutch industry body warns border checks could be ‘a mess’
Matthijs Montsma of Fresh Produce Centre explains how exporters in the Netherlands are preparing for the prospect of physical inspections at the UK border
NewsFuture Generation Forum aims to inspire next wave of food industry leaders
Event in conjunction with this year’s City Food & Drink Lecture sets out to instill confidence in young people considering a career in food
NewsTwenty Degrees bullish about future for brands
Phil Turnbull, group CEO of a new venture bringing together APAL and Coregeo, is energised about the prospects for branded fresh produce in both Europe and Asia
NewsThe Summer Berry Company begins year-round British strawberry production
Producer embarks on 12-month domestic supply thanks to a new energy solution to make glasshouse production more efficient and sustainable
NewsVitacress plants 800 trees at Hampshire production site
Producer hopes new woodland will help mitigate flood risk from River Test as well as boosting biodiversity
NewsTurkish suppliers gear up for UK visit
Delegation of Turkish fruit and veg suppliers will meet potential UK buyers and visit wholesale markets in London, Birmingham and Glasgow
NewsTomra Food restructures to ‘get closer to its customers’
Streamlined regional structure will operate from three headquarters following the merging of Tomra Food’s fresh and processed business areas
NewsSweet red onions ‘could take over’ the category
Bedfordshire Growers sees big sales potential for its ground-breaking new variety with reduced pungency
NewsAldi hits Too Good to Go milestone
Retailer has sold 400,000 ‘Surprise Bags’ since food waste reduction partnership began 12 months ago
NewsFive key messages from LEAF’s annual conference
Speakers emphasise the scale of change needed to respond to the climate crisis