All articles by Fred Searle
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NewsHeavy rainfall slows Northern Irish potato harvest
Maincrop potatoes now 80 per cent harvested but race is now on to lift rest of crop before frosts hit
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NewsJo Breare steps down as general manager of Covent Garden Market Authority
Tenants Association chairman Gary Marshall pays tribute to Breare’s ‘incredible support’ for traders after 17 years at the market
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FeaturesIrrigation costs ’making UK potato growers question the future’
Fred Searle speaks to Greens of Soham MD William Shakeshaft to hear about the main challenges and opportunities for the Cambridgeshire-based potato producer, from water security to sustainable technologies
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NewsThorvald strawberry robot closes biggest season to date
Robotic platform is now used across a fifth of UK tabletop strawberry production, for UV-C treatment and precision data collection
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NewsDefra confirms seasonal worker visa allocation for 2026
Government announces slight reduction in visa numbers for year ahead but NFU ‘hopeful’ it will be sufficient
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NewsAlbert Bartlett launches first ad campaign with Andy Murray
Multi-channel campaign gets underway, inviting the nation to ‘Bring out their Best Side’ and ‘Feel Like a Champion in the Kitchen’
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NewsTalented fresh produce salesman Richard Emanuel dies aged 43
Allfresch trader excelled in both procurement and sales and had a loyal global customer base
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NewsBarfoots repurposes squash and sweet potato ‘rubble’ for FareShare
Partnership with FareShare incorporates the edible surplus into charity meals and makes “perfect component” for a stew, curry or salad
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NewsConsumer trust in British agriculture reaches record high
Shoppers more positive about UK farming in 2025 than at any point in the last seven years, according to AHDB research
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NewsFormer CBBC presenter fronts Red Tractor consumer campaign
Angellica Bell hosts intergenerational cook-off to tap into nostalgia of cooking together as a family
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NewsOne in 10 UK households are food-insecure, Food Foundation study shows
Pressure group calls for government to pledge to halve UK food insecurity levels in upcoming Child Poverty Strategy
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NewsBranston boosts volume in Nemo roasting variety
Producer will supply Tesco with 87 per cent more of the fast-cooking roasting variety this season amid strong demand
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NewsVeg Power expands remit to include fruit
Partnership with British Apples & Pears supports Veg Power’s mission to get more children eating fruit and veg snacks more often
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NewsAldi launches new logo to help shoppers make healthier choices
‘Live Healthy’ mark will highlight items that contribute to a healthy, balanced diet as discounter reaffirms commitment to supporting nutrition
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NewsPoupart toasts 130 years in fresh produce
Long-standing UK importer says loyal partners, insistence on quality, and reliable service have been key to its success
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NewsSakata showcases Saiko Star tomato
Breeder says dual-resistance baby plum variety “hits the sweet spot” for growers and consumers
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NewsBranston hails apprentices’ career progression
Apprentices Sebastian Oles and Leanne Brown are strengthening the potato supplier in engineering and HR
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NewsFruitist unveils Go Berry blueberry campaign
Premium supplier keen to open up new sales channels across Europe for its convenient snack pots
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NewsChambers on the hunt for new partner growers
Berry supplier wants to increase overseas grower base to meet rising demand from UK retailers
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News‘Huge growth opportunity’ in British tomatoes
Production growth, ToBRFV resistance, R&D investments, and water management were in the spotlight at this year’s British Tomato Conference