All articles by Fred Searle
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Features‘Resilience is about more than just multiple origins’
Wealmoor CEO Avnish Malde tells Fred Searle about the grower-importer’s rich history, his journey into fresh produce, and why supply resilience is in the firm’s DNA
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NewsNFU meets Defra to discuss impacts of Middle East conflict on UK food sector
Union president Tom Bradshaw stresses need for greater price visibility and access to natural gas for horticultural production
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Features‘Customer focus key to growing avocado category’
Fred Searle speaks to Wim Destoop, global chief customer officer of Westfalia Fruit, about the avo supplier’s customer-led marketing strategy, the potential of the Gem variety, and the growing importance of supply diversification
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NewsFood Waste Action Week shows how people can ‘make food go further’
Survey highlights economic and environmental benefits of avoiding food waste, with average UK household of four wasting £200 worth so far in 2026
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NewsAldi targets more long-term agreements with British growers
Discounter commits to securing half of domestic produce through multi-year deals by 2027 as UK growers face mounting pressures
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NewsPurple sweet potatoes hit Co‑op shelves for first time
Nutrient density has helped boost popularity of purple-flesh sweet potatoes in UK as Purple Majesty variety lands at convenience chain
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NewsFischer Farms partners with cress and micro leaf grower Dawndew Salad
Companies say partnership aims to ‘set new benchmark’ in year-round supply of premium British salad
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NewsCN Seeds ‘shocked but glad’ following news of Tozer JV
Commercial director Ian Botes says further acquisitions of breeders by growers are ‘unlikely’ after ‘surprise’ JV acquisition of veg seed competitor
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NewsNFU welcomes SFI changes
Sustainable Farming Incentive actions cut and capped but Defra pledges new funding to improve farm productivity at NFU Conference in Birmingham
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NewsProfessor Susan Jebb calls for ‘fundamental reset’ of food system as obesity crisis grows
Leading nutrition scientist calls for collaboration in UK food and drink sector to create system that prioritises health and nutrition but remains affordable
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NewsFamily Tree Farms promotes commercial directors amid global market investments
Carla San Martin and Chris Taylor have seen their roles widen as the blueberry and stonefruit producer strengthens its international footprint
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NewsLast chance to register for 2026 Spain Food Nation Summit
Organic produce and opportunities to boost exports from Spain to the UK will be focus of free event in London
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NewsTomato sector on the hunt for ‘standout’ baby plum variety
There is currently a lack of options in the premium tier with resistance to ToBRFV, according to BASF’s customer marketing specialist
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NewsDaily Dose supports digestion with new apple cider vinegar shot
Exclusive launch at Whole Foods Market is accompanied by three new smoothies, featuring berries, mango and greens
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NewsGood Natured Berries launches heart‑shaped strawberry punnets for Valentine’s Day
Brand from Angus Soft Fruits taps into growing demand for giftable and Instagram‑ready produce with new pack design
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NewsRijk Zwaan UK welcomes new MD
Promotion of Kelly Northcroft to managing director comes alongside appointment of Dave Booth as client manager (open field crops)
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NewsCity Food & Drink Lecture announces keynote theme and panel for 25th edition
Nutrition scientist Professor Jebb to set out stark realities of diet-related ill health and ask how we can make next 25 years healthier
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FeaturesPrepWorld riding a wave amid fresh-cut sales boom
CEO Ben Olins reflects on the unique challenges of running a prepared fruit business at a time of growth and dynamism for the supplier
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NewsNick Marston to step down as British Berry Growers chair after nine years
Under his leadership, UK berry industry has expanded to be worth more than £600m in Gross Value Added, supporting over 16,000 jobs
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NewsNFU calls for phased approach to SPS agreement
Immediate and complete alignment with the EU on plant protection products could cost arable, horticulture and sugar sectors up to £810mn in first year alone, according to study