Fred Searle
Fred Searle is a staff writer for FPJ and Eurofruit.
NewsMorrisons aims to inspire next generation with British food tours
New ‘British Food Module’ will teach children how Morrisons food is produced and the benefits of supporting UK producers
NewsKoppert shows off cress to impress at London chef event
Event at New Covent Garden Market demonstrates potential of premium microgreens and their role in changing modern cuisine
NewsGovernment presses on with precision breeding legislation
Secondary legislation required to implement Precision Breeding Act for plants is expected to be laid in Parliament soon
NewsLess than a third of children can identify beetroot or courgette, survey shows
Research suggests growing fruit and veg at school could be best way to introduce children to a more varied diet
NewsNCGM urges more British growers to supply the market at BFF event
Chair of the Covent Garden Tenants Association, Gary Marshall, wants to see more partnerships between wholesalers and UK producers despite challenges
NewsHow can Spain strengthen its position in the UK fresh produce market?
Major players in Spanish supply – including AMFresh, G’s and Norton Folgate – met in London on 9 September to discuss the key opportunities for the special trade relationship
NewsLogistics UK warns of food inflation and shortages due to EES
New digital border system for passengers travelling to EU could lead to big delays and have major impact on supply chains, according to industry body
NewsMany UK growers ‘intend to walk away from SMETA’, BGA survey reveals
Almost half of respondents say they will either leave the ethical audit or sign up to an alternative if forced to pay travel and visa costs of seasonal workers
NewsVeg Power partners with Sakata and Barfoots on butternut squash campaign
#BetterwithButternut initiative aims to raise awareness of vegetable’s versatility and simplicity to encourage more families to add it to their regular food shop
ArticlePML boss calls for border checks uncertainty to end
Mike Parr, CEO for the UK and Ireland at PML Seafrigo, tells Fred Searle why he wants to see the government make it “crystal clear” what its plans are for fresh produce border inspections – and finally stick to them
NewsEarth & Wheat partners with eco-friendly cleaning brand for Zero Waste Week
Wonky bread and veg boxes will include a free Eco Sponge Scourer to help promote The Seep Company and its mission to tackle plastic waste
NewsUKFPN to promote sector through series of high-profile events
House of Lords gathering, Festival of Agriculture, and All-Party Parliamentary Group offer opportunites to showcase UK fresh produce sector
Article‘Bright future for UK wholesale markets as demand for quality grows’
Gary Marshall of Covent Garden Tenants’ Association believes a post-Covid shift in eating habits is working to the advantage of UK wholesale markets
NewsNew group aims to unlock potential of UK greenhouse sector
Greenhouse Innovation Consortium formed to accelerate innovation and foster collaboration and knowledge sharing in a bid to boost UK food security
ArticleAsia Fruit Logistica preview: Rest of Europe
Following yesterday’s preview of Dutch exhibitors at the Hong Kong show, we round up more of the event’s European contingent
NewsAngus Soft Fruits officially launches new AVA raspberries
AVA Monet and AVA Dali developed to improve economic viability of raspberry growing following downturn in production related to high costs
NewsGrocery price inflation rises for first time since March 2023
Inflation up slightly but only to average level seen before start of cost-of-living crisis
ArticleUK: Ein Drittel der Kinder verzehrt weniger Obst als noch vor einem Jahr
Wie aus einer neuen von der Wohltätigkeitsorganisation FareShare in Auftrag gegebenen und von YouGov durchgeführten Umfrage hervorgeht, geben drei von zehn Eltern an, dass ihre Kinder weniger Obst essen als im vergangenen Jahr.
FeaturesNorth Carolina Sweetpotato Commission eyes UK market growth
Michelle Grainger of the North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission tells Fred Searle about the organisation’s latest efforts to boost sales in Britain