All articles by Ed Leahy – Page 12
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ArticlePotato-growing trial uncovers big savings
AHDB farm excellence network reveals how reducing nitrogen fertiliser can save time and money while still improving yield
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ArticleVegan food set for "biggest ever" Christmas
Veggie-based dishes have nearly doubled in sales at Waitrose as the trend continues to grow
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ArticleAlbert Bartlett unveils new ad campaign
New campaign ties in with the potato supplier cutting 20 per cent plastic from its packaging
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ArticleWaitrose relaxes spec for "wonky" sprouts
Retailer reveals wet autumn has created hardships for farmers, with buyers taking on as much of UK crop as possible
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ArticleWinter Blues, Greens and Purples
Despite some traditional winter crops struggling in recent years and heavy rainfall in 2019, innovation in colour, shape and flavour is proving popular with customers. Ed Leahy reports
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ArticleIndoor vertical farms in further M&S stores
German tech produce pioneers, Infarm, furnish six more M&S stores in London with vertical farms
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ArticleLouise Fresco to argue for industrial food production
Science professor will argue for an expansion of industrial food production at the City Food Lecture next year
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Article"DNA shopping" pop-up lands in Waitrose
DnaNudge uses shoppers' genetic profile to help make healthier food and drink decisions on the spot using just a wristband
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ArticleAgri-app among start-ups partnered by M&S
The retailer's joint venture with Founders Factory picked out food waste start-up, Cogz, as innovative new business
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ArticleFoodVentures to expand global operations
Dutch greenhouse business that prioritises underdeveloped supply chains and markets will open new facility in China
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ArticleOcado announces first 'mini' depot
New Customer Fulfilment Centre will be built in Bristol to handle 30,000 order per week
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ArticlePlace UK warns customers of no-deal Brexit costs
Fresh and frozen supplier states WTO rules will likely see greater costs on imports
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ArticleStink bug targeted with new £250k grant
The pungent insect can cause significant damage to berries and field vegetables
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ArticleRSA pomegranates bounce back
After a drought-hit 2018 season South African pomegranate producers achieved record volumes, helping satisfy growing global demand. Ed Leahy reports
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ArticleVertical farm picks up innovation award
IGS' new indoor facility recognised for its advanced technology boosting the yield of indoor herb production
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ArticleWaitrose expands packaging-free concept
"Refillable" zones proving successful with Abingdon store the latest Waitrose outlet to feature loose items, including frozen fruit
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ArticleQV Foods rebrands as AH Worth
AH Worth CEO Duncan Worth speaks to Ed Leahy about his company’s rebranding as it sheds its old name, QV Foods
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ArticleMcCain backs 'grow your own spud' scheme
AHDB's Grow Your Own Potatoes project distributed thousands of growing kits to 10,000 primary schools last year
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ArticleM&S profits down despite food growth
Drop of 17 per cent in profit before tax and adjusting items part of five-year transformation plan says CEO Steve Rowe
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ArticleBig trend in celery juice and "seaganism"
New Waitrose Food and Drink Report picks out some of the main trends in retail buying habits, and makes some predictions too