All articles by Fred Searle – Page 107
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ArticleInterview: Fresh off the grill
As the British burger boom rolls on, Five Guys is taking full advantage, but food fads don’t interest its UK team. Fred Searle speaks to UK MD John Eckbert and supply chain director Andrew Rose
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ArticlePeppers struggle due to Spanish weather
As supply shortages continue to bite, pepper prices remain sky high while growers and suppliers are feeling the squeeze
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ArticleFall in EU workers ‘causing skills and labour shortages’
Drop in number of EU nationals taking up jobs in UK is contributing to shortages in a range of sectors, according to CIPD report
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ArticleWaitrose launches veg yoghurt range
Supermarket has launched four vegetable yoghurt flavours, responding to growing trends for veg-based yoghurts and desserts
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ArticleCompagnie Fruitière to expand organic banana production
Sainsbury’s, Co-op and M&S supplier will plant around 100ha of organic bananas in Ghana over next year to meet growing demand
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ArticleIGD sets up Asia-Pacific team
Grocery research charity puts new team on ground in Singapore to keep pace with rapid growth in Asia-Pacific market over next five years
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ArticleGreencell to launch ‘gourmet’ avo varieties
As high demand continues, fruit supplier is aiming for gourmet quality with new avocado varieties to be launched in next two years
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ArticlePotato growers speak out against payment deductions
Some growers are experiencing penalties of up to 30 per cent without proper explanation, according to the NFU
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ArticleInterview: Susan's Way
One of the few female CEOs in fresh produce, Susan Barratt talks to Fred Searle about the industry’s gender balance and the secret to success at Natures Way Foods
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ArticlePotato producers ‘missing out on £37,000 a year’
Improvements in seed rates, energy efficiency and store performance could be worth £37,000 to average grower, says AHDB
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ArticleSpanish shortages 'a wake up call' for restaurant chains
Climate change-related shortages are here to stay and restaurant chains must adapt by switching to seasonal produce, supplier warns
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ArticleCovent Garden 'legend' passes away
Former Barney Springer and Mack trader, known for "outstanding sales" during Cape season, loses battle with cancer
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ArticleMacGillivray completes Great Fruit Adventure
Max MacGillivray completes African journey, reaching thousands of school children and raising awareness of fresh produce provenance
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ArticleGovernment 'gives up’ on special access to customs union
Minister tells German newspaper that government now understands it cannot cherry-pick access to EU customs union
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ArticleIGD strengthens comms team
Food and grocery charity appoints former Mintel and Asda staff with ‘wealth of experience’ in comms and stakeholder relations
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ArticleKids 'believe produce originates in stores'
New study claims 14 per cent of Irish children believe fruit and veg simply comes from the supermarket
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ArticleChildren ‘poisoned by lychees’ in India
New research suggests fatal illness that made young children’s brains swell was caused by eating lychees on an empty stomach
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ArticleJRC boosts yields with fertiliser switch
The Jersey Royal Company has boosted yields by eight per cent by switching to controlled release fertiliser
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ArticleEustice confirms new funding for organic growers
Farming minister announces new support scheme to boost domestic organic production and grow exports
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ArticleDublin Port to review masterplan after rapid growth
Port opens public consultation on Masterplan 2012-2040 review following 25 per cent cargo volume growth