All articles by Fred Searle – Page 11
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NewsSoft fruit forecasting tool features in global investment summit hosted by PM
FruitCast, which launches in spring 2024, uses imagery and data to forecast growth in strawberry plants
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NewsRSPB report reveals rising demand for ‘nature-friendly’ farming
Research shows how RSPB’s Fair to Nature certification can help growers, food businesses and consumers to “restore the balance of nature in farming” – and benefit from that
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NewsEnglish veg volumes hit by flooding
Various winter vegetables have been badly affected by flooding across England, with Nationwide Produce reporting shortages
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NewsDefra announces SFI changes including increased payments
Changes to the Sustainable Farming Incentive for 2024 to include higher payments and new options such as support for precision farming
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NewsFlamingo co-founder Richard Evans knighted
Former boss of Flamingo Horticulture recognised by King Charles for contributions to business, sport and charity in Kenya and the UK
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NewsOFC report explores how ‘broken’ food supply chains can be fixed
Recent global and climatic events have caused a risk-versus-reward imbalance that is forcing farmers out of production. Retailers need to share more of the burden, report argues
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NewsTim O’Malley becomes FareShare trustee
Group managing director of Nationwide Produce to chair redistribution charity’s food committee
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News‘Kissabel expects to double UK sales in 2023’
Worldwide Fruit’s commercial director Hannah McIlfatrick reflects on the journey so far for the red-fleshed apple brand in Britain
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NewsNCGM supplier donates 3.5 tonnes of fresh produce to Crisis UK
Rushton’s at New Covent Garden Market donates fruit and veg to help feed London homeless over Christmas
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NewsNew farm shop ‘creates a destination’ for West Midlands shoppers
Birmingham Market traders Mark and Paul Tate want to capitalise on post-Covid changes to shopping behaviour among the over-65s
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NewsFPJ Big 50 Companies 2024 out now
FPJ’s industry bible reveals the biggest and most dynamic companies in UK fresh produce in our comprehensive guide to the sector’s business performance
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NewsHarvestEye to showcase expanded crop compatibility at Fruit Logistica
New handheld version of crop insights tool will also be launched, allowing growers to count and size crops during test digs
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NewsSainsbury’s CEO to deliver 2024 City Food & Drink Lecture
Simon Roberts says he will share his thoughts on how industry can work together “to build resilient, integrated food system”
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NewsKent supplier Gomez ceases trading
Fresh produce supplier has closed its doors and appointed administrators
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NewsEarth & Wheat launches wonky Christmas veg box
Supplier pledges to donate four meals to FareShare for every box sold
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VideoResearch project aims to get to grips with post-Brexit logistics
Project by logistics advisory Global 78 seeks to understand how fruit and vegetable businesses can operate most effectively in new trade landscape
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NewsCo-op hits eight-year membership high after price cuts
Convenience retailer now has five million active member owners following its biggest ever investment in convenience pricing
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NewsLidl thrives but Tesco falls short in October sales of British apples
Discounter made up 22.1 per cent of total sales during British Apple Month, buying more than twice the volume of UK apples purchased by Tesco
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NewsLonger contracts and more price flexibility in potatoes
Potato suppliers report progress in customers’ support for growers but this has not prevented a sharp fall in production as growers fight to stay afloat
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NewsSupermarkets ‘slow’ to embrace PCN-resistant potatoes
UK retailers criticised for dragging their heels in the uptake of resistant varieties as growers search for solutions in fight against pallida