All articles by Fred Searle – Page 100
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ArticleBritish Growers call for PO scheme to continue
PO system must be retained to ensure UK producers compete on level playing field with European competitors post-Brexit, new report urges
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ArticleHealthy snacking drives berry sales
The soft-fruit market continues to grow as consumers swap biscuits for berries, but Brexit remains a major concern
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ArticleWeak pound contributes to retail price rises
Unfavourable post-referendum exchange rates one of several factors driving price rises in grapes and apples among other products
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ArticleBrexit leaves food security at risk, report warns
Food security, safety and prices could all be adversely affected when UK leaves EU especially given government’s lack of vision
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ArticleBarratt leaves Natures Way
CEO steps down from prepared salad and fruit supplier after growing turnover from £68 million to £200m
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ArticlePay dispute settled at M&S food haulier
Pickers and loaders at logistics firm Gist win pay parity following representation from Unite union
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ArticleChiquita aims for smiles on faces with new campaign
UK director says brand has changed tack with this summer’s banana marketing drive as it turns London’s buses, cabs and screens yellow
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ArticleBIFGA calls on PM to support fruit sector
Body representing independent topfruit growers sends letter urging May to support industry on nine issues including subsidies and labour supply
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ArticleLondon buses get an avo makeover
Capital's buses and black cabs turn green as part of first Europe-wide avocado marketing campaign
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ArticleLondon welcomes major new AD facility
Food waste recycling service ReFood opens new anaerobic digester in Dagenham that is capable of powering 12,600 homes a year
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ArticleNew crane to help lift capacity at Portsmouth
Portsmouth International Port installs new crane to increase lifting capacity and support shift to heavier containers
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ArticleAldi on top for customer satisfaction
Booming discounter tops UK Customer Satisfaction Index, with customer service closely linked to share price across food retail
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ArticleTray sealer helps berry grower cope with orders boom
Machinery from Packaging Automation allows Blacketyside Farm to increase throughputs by a quarter and reduce costs
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ArticleLondon restaurant showcases Jerte Picota cherries
Spanish eatery Hispania launches three special dishes for ‘Jerte Picota Cherry Week’ from 10 to 14 July
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ArticleBerryWorld twists tradition with Wimbledon promo
Supplier shifts spotlight from strawberries to raspberries in first major promotional event since brand launch in January 2016
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ArticleSoft fruit sector ‘cautiously optimistic’ on Gove
Berry suppliers hopeful new Defra secretary will want to make positive impression on seasonal labour but ‘jury out’ on Brexit stance
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ArticleGrowing small, thinking big
FPJ Kitchen: Micro produce is driving innovation in sustainable growing, but there's some way to go. Fred Searle visits Tom Webster at GrowUp Urban Farms
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ArticleAdding value to mangoes
Promotions have driven impressive sales growth in mangoes but suppliers must look beyond the core varieties to add value to the category
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ArticleBerry growth boosts AG Thames’ turnover
Supplier group sees overall turnover rise 1.2 per cent thanks to strong growth in soft fruit sales
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ArticleOcado profits slide after distribution centre investment
Online grocer sees pre-tax profits fall 18.1 per cent after opening third 'customer fulfilment centre'