All Foodservice articles – Page 8
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News‘Supermarket shortages highlight relevance of wholesale market model’
Comment: Jo Breare, general manager at Covent Garden Market Authority, says that, by contrast, the way wholesalers at New Covent Garden Market do business is “robust, reasonable and reliable”
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NewsAustralian avocados clinch India access
Avocados Australia CEO hails opening of the Indian market as a “game changer” for the industry
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NewsBrakes marks International Women’s Day with new lorry launch
The UK foodservice supplier wants to encourage more women to consider career in wholesale and has launched a new lorry to deliver its message
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NewsWatercress fills UK salad supply gap
As supermarkets ration fresh produce, one salad vegetable remains in plentiful supply thanks to its growing methods, says supplier
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NewsGrowers warn of leek shortages as weather hits UK crop
Imports needed earlier than usual, UK growers tell retailers, as challenging conditions cut British leek yields by up to 30 per cent
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NewsShortages force retailers to ration fresh produce
UK supermarkets are rationing fresh fruit and vegetables in stores as crop shortages leave shelves empty
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News PML calls for ‘action not words’ on airfreight handling charges
PML boss Mike Parr slams sky-high airport handling costs and urges government to introduce cap on charges for handling fresh produce
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NewsUK organic market withstands pressures
The UK organic market showed its resilience in 2022, recording positive growth in spite of the challenging environment, according to Soil Association Certification
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NewsMajor tomato shortages as Morocco faces ‘perfect storm’
Flooding, cold temperatures and cancelled ferries have caused significant supply problems in Moroccan tomatoes, according to importers
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NewsPotager secures vertical farm funding
Agri-group repurposes building for its first vertical farm in Germany
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NewsGary Marshall calls for major industry rethink
NCGM wholesaler says supply chains need to place more value on fresh produce and “develop a collective sense of realism” as the trade contends with supply shortages and astronomical spot prices
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NewsWeather volatility is 'wiping the floor' with inflation
Extreme weather events are principal cause of industry’s chronic supply shortages and sky-high spot prices, according to Tim O’Malley of Nationwide Produce
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NewsSysco’s new electric lorry highlights climate crisis
Foodservice giant Sysco issues call for industry to work together to tackle climate change at launch of its new ‘Climate Stripes’ electric vehicle
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NewsSakata unveils Purple Magic broccoli
Breeder launches eye-catching purple-stemmed variety aimed at boosting vegetable’s health credentials
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News‘Clarify post-Brexit rules,’ Logistics UK urges government
Logistics sector needs clarity on new post-Brexit regulations to keep UK trading, says industry group
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News£2m investment for Fresh Direct
Equipment and infrastructure spend focuses on rapid growth of Fresh Kitchen brand
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ArticleJazz partners with star chef Mark Aisthorpe
Apple brand collaborates with chef that rose to fame in last year’s Great British Menu, creating series of recipes that help fight food waste
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ArticleIranian banana imports change course
Iran is increasingly turning to Indian bananas, as multiple factors reduce the volumes coming from the Philippines and Ecuador and as sanctions continue to limit importers’ options
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ArticleNCGM enters partnership to educate next generation of chefs
Collaboration with Westminster Kingsway College aims to educate culinary students in seasonal produce
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ArticleSysco extends City Harvest tie-up
Fresh Direct and Wild Harvest join Brakes in backing emergency food charity