All articles by Ed Leahy – Page 9
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ArticleSprouting agri-tech
New Zealand’s Sprout Accelerator is doing its bit for the agri-tech revolution by helping start-ups turn their concepts into commercial businesses. Ed Leahy finds out more
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ArticleIndustry plans against "scourge" of low productivity
New report from working group calls for overhaul of fragmented knowledge in British agriculture and lack of training
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ArticleBardsley England appoints Ag-tech director
Antony Yousefian joins Kent topfruit business which has ambitious plans to fully automate in the coming years
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ArticleRetail Winds
Former Aldi UK managing director Paul Foley boasts an international pedigree. He tells Ed Leahy about the big trends retailers are facing across Europe
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ArticleGPG appointed licensor for UCD varieties in Oz
Global Plant Genetics teams up with University of California, Davis, to become Master License Holder in Australia for UCD varieties
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ArticleGeorge Eustice appointed Defra secretary
Eustice takes the top role at Defra after several years as farming minister
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ArticleJohnson dismisses Theresa Villiers from Defra
Defra secretary of state Theresa Villiers told she needed "to make way for someone new" as part of cabinet reshuffle
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ArticleOrganic market reaches record highs
Global organic agricultural production grew by 2.9 per cent between 2017-2018 with some markets enjoying double-digit growth
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ArticleCutting edge veg
The massive surge in plant-based products launched this January is proof that retailers are serious about veganism. But are we witnessing a passing trend or a real revolution, and how can fresh produce benefit?
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ArticleFourayes unveils new website
UK's largest fruit processor says it has simplified its website to help people find what they want more easily
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ArticleSainsbury's launches "On the Go" store format
New store design taps into convenience trends and has tailored ranges for its customers
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ArticleCompany Shop Group save 60m meals
Food redistribution organisation notches up new milestone in 2019, saving surplus food from going to waste
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ArticleFresca launches new subsidiary Network Fresh
New business from the Fresca Group will link up growers with buyers worldwide
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ArticleBrassicas at "crisis point"
Veg UK managing director Julian Pitts says nightmare weather is making growers think twice about the category
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ArticleM&S picks up inaugural FLARE award
New Merchandising prize for retailer best practice recognises efforts by M&S to promote fresh produce to shoppers
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ArticleNIAB moves into new £25m home
The Lawrence Weaver Road headquarters marks an "exciting new chapter" in NIAB's history
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Article"Sainsbury's performance is improving"
New Kantar data shows Sainsbury's faring well against Big Four competitors, while "Veganuary" trends take off
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ArticleSecond Reading for Agriculture Bill
New Bill, outlining a vision of British agriculture post Brexit, moves a step closer to being ratified
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ArticleWaitrose and Vitality offer fresh produce discounts
Partnership between the supermarket and insurer aims to encourage healthier eating and more exercise