All articles by Ed Leahy – Page 45
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ArticleBest of the West
In the face of expanding supermarkets and internet delivery, Western International Market is planning to put itself back on the map with a new marketing strategy
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ArticleAsda hails wonky veg milestone
The supermarket has cut waste by introducing a wonky veg range with their 1000th tonne of misshapen carrots going on sale this week
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ArticleG's teaching millennials how to manage veg industry
The salad suppliers announced a new scheme to help its young employees develop life skills
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ArticleScottish farmers could quit over labour dearth
Two-thirds of Scottish farmers told Scotland’s Rural College that they will likely change work if they cannot access EU labour
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ArticleRoot veg suppliers to invest £750k
R & RW Bartlett will create 60 new jobs investing in green capacity, saying "clear forecasting" with Aldi to thank for growth
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ArticlePineapples fastest growing fruit, says Tesco
Tesco buyer Morgan Jaquemet said the tropical fruit could soon rival the stunning rise of the avocado from humble origins
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ArticleNew method will extend Gala market window
The AHDB said a device for detecting Gala apples suitable for long-term storage will be available in the future
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ArticleFood and drink "most at risk from Brexit"
A joint industry report revealed British food and drink sector faces £7.8bn extra costs in the event of no-deal Brexit
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Article“Substantial progress” made in green farming
Environmental farming charity LEAF revealed encouraging new figures for sustainable production practises
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ArticleRetailers get behind World Water Day
Tesco and Sainsbury's among supermarkets pledging to reduce water stress in arable land
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ArticleM&S hires new MD to 'overhaul' food arm
Stuart Machin will take up the newly coined role of managing director of food in April to help return profit growth to the retailer
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ArticleFyffes urges Ireland to 'go bananas'
The Irish banana suppliers are raising cash for a good cause ahead of National Banana Day
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ArticleOcado reveals near zero waste figures
The online retailer attributed its efficiency to a dynamic redistribution network including charities and zoos
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ArticleNew facility to grow year-round lettuce
Two British companies are pairing up to create an "innovative" hydroponics facility which will increase shelf life for UK consumers
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ArticleSainsbury's slashes prices on 930 goods
CEO Mike Coupe said the wide-ranging price reductions shows commitment to help customers "live well for less"
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ArticleFirst Brit asparagus goes to charity
Wye Valley Produce donated sales from their early crop to charity, prompting their customers to do the same
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ArticlePotatoes hit record stock levels
The AHDB says increased tonnage to meet retail specifications helped contribute to 25 per cent spike from last year
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ArticleMcDonald's makes carbon pledge
The multinational burger chain says it is the first restaurant to set greenhouse gas reduction targets
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ArticleNFU welcomes 'more certainty' after deal
New NFU president Minette Batters said Brexit transition terms agreed by David Davis yesterday will allow farmers to plan better
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ArticleEU agri payments to end after 2019
New Brexit terms announced today reveal that the CAP will no longer apply to British farmers in 2020