All articles by Fred Searle – Page 13
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NewsChristmas box proves a cracker for Earth & Wheat
Wonky veg supplier enjoys year-on-year sales surge of more than 100 per cent for its festive box
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NewsCity Harvest could double daily output thanks to depot expansion
New mezzanine floor at food redistributor’s depot will allow it to process an additional 60,000 meals a day and respond to escalating food poverty
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News‘Fantastic’ fruit quality as British Pink Lady supply begins
Worldwide Fruit says variety has “thrived” amid Britain’s changing growing conditions
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NewsTesco relaxes specs for veg growers hit by flooding
Retailer is accepting slightly smaller sprouts, cauliflowers, cabbages and leeks from growers to support growers and help avoid shortages
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NewsSainsbury’s enjoys bumper Christmas thanks to price push
Retailer posts strong year-on-year grocery growth as it continues to take on Aldi and Lidl on price
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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