All articles by Fred Searle – Page 113
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ArticleVitacress celebrates record fresh herb sales
Fresh herb grower marks a bumper year with event showcasing new varieties and trends
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ArticleHubbub and Unilever tackle pumpkin waste
Food waste campaign follows research revealing that 15 million pumpkins were carved but not eaten last year
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ArticleBranston appoints new fresh factory general manager
Tesco potato supplier brings in former Produce World and G’s manager to head up fresh factory in Lincolnshire
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ArticlePreparing potatoes for the future
Difficult growing conditions look likely to reduce yields, while the rising demand for convenience presents both barriers and opportunities in sales
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ArticlePackaging Automation wins eco-award
Manufacturer of fresh produce packaging machinery lands prize for reaching zero waste to landfill
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ArticleLiverpool set for new wholesale market
A £7 million wholesale market to replace the city’s Old Swan site could be ready by September 2017
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ArticleBranston ‘putting potatoes to sleep’ to boost shelf life
Tesco's potato supplier set to roll out storage-boosting packaging to more potato varieties
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ArticlePort of Dover named port of year
Port acknowledged for traffic management project to increase vehicle holding capacity for freight and tourist traffic
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ArticleKarsten UK changes grape packaging
South African grape supplier introduces new packaging machinery to cut costs and reduce environmental impact
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ArticleApp developers use AI to fight food waste
EatBy App learns users fruit and veg storage habits and reminds them to use up produce before it goes off
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ArticleCoca-Cola VP appointed IGD president
Food and grocery research charity names Leendert den Hollander as replacement to Andy Clarke
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ArticleLEAF makes royal appointment
Sustainable food and farming body appoints Countess of Wessex as honorary president as Baroness Hazel Byford leaves the role
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ArticleLeadsom’s seasonal labour comments 'naïve', says NFU
Horticulture board chairman labels Environment Secretary’s statement naïve but says education system should focus more on food production
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ArticleGrower hopes bramley success will halt variety’s slide
Nigel Bardsley hopes bramley victory at National Fruit Show will encourage producers to stop grubbing the variety
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ArticleNFU calls for trial scheme amid seasonal labour ‘crisis’
Body wants government to introduce “substantial trial” of seasonal workers scheme to address growing shortfall in labour
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ArticleConvenience is 'only retail sector set to grow'
Convenience store space in the UK is predicted to grow in the next three years, as larger supermarkets contract
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ArticleTech 'will shape industry more than Brexit' - IGD
Brexit so far not as damaging as predicted and of secondary importance to technological advancements, says IGD chief economist
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ArticleCustomer experience 'vital to retail growth', says IGD
Emotional experience is more important than price in driving retail growth, according to grocery research charity
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ArticleTesco hints at fresh produce price rises
Retailer suggests prices could rise as Brexit bites but says it is making supply chains more efficient to shield suppliers and customers
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ArticleBranston expands prep factory to fight waste with Tesco
Branston, Tesco and Samworth Brothers develop new three-way partnership to use wonky veg in ready meals