All articles by Fred Searle – Page 104
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ArticleApple pesticide test extended to new varieties
Sustainable agriculture analyst adds Golden Delicious and Pink Lady to apple varieties that can be screened for 1-MCP application
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ArticleScottish tomatoes return to supermarket shelves
Scotty Brand becomes only commercial supplier of Scottish tomatoes, overcoming growing challenges that halted domestic production
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ArticleScientists put an eye in the sky to tackle the fly
University of Aberdeen is testing use of drones to monitor Spotted Wing Drosophila and alert soft fruit growers to flies’ presence
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ArticleIGD: Generation Z ‘will splash out for convenience’
Food and grocery research charity identifies time and convenience as key priorities for 18-25-year-old consumers
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ArticleDoubling up on Dutch
Spanish salad shortages are set to drive up prices and demand in the Netherlands as the switchover begins
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ArticleBerlin research centre to track shoppers' eyes
Rijk Zwaan's new 'retail experience' centre will be used to monitor shoppers' behaviour with eye-tracking glasses
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ArticleLandgard appoints new fresh produce regional manager
German fresh produce marketer names former Andretta Fruchtimport as head of fruit and veg division in south and south west Germany
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ArticleFruit and veg import prices ‘to rise 8 per cent’ after Brexit
Dutch analysts predict inevitable price increases in EU products that UK is almost solely reliant upon, whatever trade deal is reached
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IGD outlines key job skills in food and grocery
Training charity consults leading companies to set out eight most important skills for students considering career in the industry
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ArticleBob Geldof buys stake in Blue Skies
Rock star known for political activism in Africa buys stake in ethical fruit business as Blue Skies looks to expand on the continent
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ArticleCamouflage sensors set to boost fruit cargo freshness
New technology developed to mimic various types of fruit and monitor temperature more reliably inside cargo containers
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ArticleWales launches £1m fund to make kids’ food healthier
Government calls on companies to make children’s food and drink cheaper and more nutritious in fight against obesity
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ArticleSwiss veg intake falls ‘for first time in years’
Population ate 1.5kg less fruit and veg in 2016, with carrots and tomatoes emerging as Switzerland’s favourite fresh produce
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Article‘Sell solutions, not stuff’, urges Kantar director
Giles Quick calls on grocery industry to drive convenience and save consumers time by offering meal solutions rather than just ingredients
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ArticleBritish asparagus gets Olympic backing
Olympic cycling medallist Becky James is new face of British asparagus, with growers calling for more support from retailers this season
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ArticleRetailers 'improving fast' in Groceries Code compliance
Supply code breaches down 20 per cent since 2014, according to adjudicator, with Aldi coming top in compliance survey
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ArticleWelsh producers to get £21m research boost
New government programme will drive innovation and efficiency in Welsh food production, with aim of growing industry by 30 per cent by 2020
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ArticleHydoponics firm launches urban ‘farm-in-a-box’
Company aims to reduce food miles and boost nutritional value with hyroponic farming equipment for grocery stores, restaurants and schools
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ArticleOne in five shoppers 'want food waste tech’
IGD highlights chances for grocery industry to engage shoppers using technology, with food waste prevention second priority after discounts
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ArticleRise of the machines
Labour supply concerns and wage rises have brought the issue of greater on-farm automation to the fore. Fred Searle reports on the latest in fresh produce robotics and machinery