Economics & Finance
- Produce Investments sells stake in Linwood Crops>
Produce Investments sells stake in Linwood Crops
by Fred Searle 7 February 2020 Potatoes
PIL transfers all of its shares in LCL back to the potato marketer's…
- Driverless lorries ‘could spark major RORO growth'>
Driverless lorries ‘could spark major RORO growth'
by Fred Searle 23 January 2020 Fruit, Vegetables and Other Products
RORO predicted to secure 80 per cent market share by 2050 thanks to the…
- Half of new indoor growers ‘have no ag experience’>
Half of new indoor growers ‘have no ag experience’
by Fred Searle 22 January 2020 Fruit, Vegetables, Leafy & Salad Vegetables and Herbs
Controlled environment production attracts high percentage of young entrants,…
- Slow Christmas growth as shoppers cut back on classics>
Slow Christmas growth as shoppers cut back on classics
by Fred Searle 7 January 2020 Fruit, Vegetables and Other Products
Retail grocery sales fail to live up to expectations as consumers watch their…
- Co-op to open 30 new stores before Christmas>
Co-op to open 30 new stores before Christmas
by Fred Searle 16 December 2019 Fruit, Vegetables and Other Products
New openings in transport hubs, city locations and residential developments…
- Foodservice for thought>
Subscribers onlyFoodservice for thought
by Michael Barker 20 November 2019 Fruit, Vegetables and Other Products
A fast-growing market, the foodservice sector is nevertheless suffering from…
- Lidl boosts hourly wages amid UK growth>
Lidl boosts hourly wages amid UK growth
by Fred Searle 19 November 2019 Fruit, Vegetables and Other Products
Entry-level wages will increase from £9.00 to £9.30 per hour…
- ‘We must compensate green farmers’>
‘We must compensate green farmers’
by Fred Searle 15 November 2019 Fruit, Vegetables and Other Products
Producers should be financially rewarded for green practices beyond simply…
- Ecuador: banana prices 'not enough'>
Ecuador: banana prices 'not enough'
by Mike Knowles 13 November 2019 Bananas
While welcoming a planned increase by Aldi Süd, industry officials have…
- NFU launches election manifesto>
NFU launches election manifesto
by Fred Searle 13 November 2019 Fruit, Vegetables and Other Products
Union calls for commitment from winning party to ban imports of food produced…
