All articles by Ed Leahy – Page 14
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ArticleCanaries in the coal mine
Once a major winter supplier to Britain, subsidy cuts due to Brexit could see the Canary Islands reduce UK exports even further
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ArticleEnvironment Bill promises binding targets
New office will be created to hold government to account over environmental targets
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ArticleCool Fresh becomes Jupiter Group Europe
New name for Cool Fresh International after its acquisition by Shropshire high flyers, Jupiter Group, in May
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ArticleThe Halo effect
The evolution of SH Pratt from Luton banana importer to fresh produce giant has seen many changes in the industry, but it remains a family affair
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ArticleSoil Association launches Brexit hotline
New service dedicated to keeping organic producers up to speed on Brexit developments
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Oxfam reveals abuse in supermarket supply chain
Mango, grape and melon farm workers in Brazil denied water and toilet breaks according to new Oxfam report
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ArticleStaples unveils Burgundy Broccoli
New purple variety hits major retailers this month after two years in development
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ArticleBrexit: UK potatoes delisted from Polish supermarket
British potato exporters left in the lurch as Biedronka calls time on UK potatoes due to fears of no-deal Brexit
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ArticleFarmer-led study shows benefits of cover crops
Cover crops can help take up excess nitrogen from the soil and boost the health of the soil according to new research,
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ArticleFresh produce revamp at Borough Market
New market layout will see fresh produce seasonality on display with new kitchen area to open in November
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ArticleWet weather hits NI potato yields
Grower Lewis Cunningham worries that 2019 could be a "major challenge" for growers
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ArticleAsda unveils NI-grown pumpkins
Gilfresh achieve first-ever commercial scale pumpkin production, going on sale at Asda
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ArticleJepco secures hydroponics funding
Lettuce and salad grower gets backing from MEIF Maven Debt Finance to invest in year-round supply
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ArticleBuilding to begin on UK's largest greenhouse project
New £120m greenhouse build, backed by pension funds, will be capable of growing 12 per cent of UK tomatoes
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ArticleFresh produce nudges Tesco sales
Latest results follow chief executive Dave Lewis' surprise decision to stand down next summer
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ArticleNew varieties and tech on show at plum centre
Recently launched Plum Demonstration Centre will host its first open day showcasing new findings in UK plum growing
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ArticleDave Lewis to step down as Tesco boss
Tesco reveals surprise decision from CEO who has turned around the supermarket's fortunes following several controversies
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ArticleInspection fees rise questioned by FPC
Defra's new import fees on fresh produce, beginning today, came after a "lack of consultation"
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ArticleTesco and Flamingo create surplus soup scheme
Veg and flower growers Flamingo Horticulture join Tesco to create soup from surplus veg given free to Kenyan schoolchildren
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ArticleAsda ditches plastic herb packaging
Retailer unveils new plastic free herb range in a supermarket first