All articles by Fred Searle – Page 14
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NewsTesco calls for govt to back green innovation
Stand by net zero and support environmental innovation, urges Tesco boss as supermarket unveils rapid expansion of low-carbon fertiliser trial
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NewsAldi trials new loose produce items
Garlic, limes, lemons and oranges made available loose in pilot aimed at cutting plastic packaging
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NewsLargest Lidl warehouse in the world opens in Luton
New £300m RDC will service 150 stores, create up to 1,500 jobs, and be the retailer’s first to feature automation in Britain
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NewsJFC launches Homegrown salads brand at Asda
Vertically farmed range of bagged salads hits shelves and online, promising sustainability benefits and more consistent quality and availability
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NewsDP World urges importers to shift to rail
Trial at DP World Southampton offers businesses financial incentive to move goods off the road and onto rail
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NewsPoll reveals widespread voter support for extending Free School Meals
Significant majority of Labour voters and over half of Conservatives back extending Free School Meals to more children, with some Tory voters saying a Labour commitment could help swing their vote
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NewsClarifruit’s QC revolution
Tech entrepreneur Elad Mardix believes Clarifruit will transform quality control in the global fresh produce industry. The Clarifruit CEO and co-founder gives Fred Searle the lowdown on the world’s first AI-powered QC platform for fresh fruits and vegetables
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NewsNew forum to tackle PCN in Britain
Working group set up by GB Potatoes and CUPGRA aims to coordinate an industry-wide approach to tackling devastating pest Potato Cyst Nematode
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NewsNew platform to streamline fresh produce payments
FruPay financial solution from FruPro speeds up payments and helps makes trade more efficient and secure
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NewsFischer Farms secures Red Tractor and GlobalGAP accreditations
Vertical farming business says achievement brings the company one step closer to supplying the major supermarkets
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NewsApprenticeship scheme ‘is failing’ logistics sector
Report by Logistics UK highlights ‘urgent need’ to overhaul the Apprenticeship Levy in bid to resolve sector’s long-term skills shortage
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NewsBristol Uni spin-out lands £500k for greenhouse shading tech
Smart shade coating optimises growing conditions and reduces overheating, allowing a 34 per cent yield boost, according to Albotherm
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NewsMediterranean droughts threaten UK fresh produce supplies
Extreme weather in southern Europe will reduce yields and make fresh fruit and vegetables more expensive in Britain, according to new study
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NewsOddbox and Penrhos Spirits launch 'wonky' gin
Two food-waste-fighting firms join forces to create limited edition spirit made with out-of-spec cucumbers and apples
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NewsBlueberry sector touts fruit’s brain benefits
Fruit’s cognitive benefits are down to their antioxidant and phytochemical properties, which combat inflammation and potentially improve blood flow
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NewsMushrooms positioned as energy-boosting ‘super food’
Marketing campaign aims to increase limited awareness of vegetable’s vitamin B content as people’s diet suffers during cost-of-living crisis
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NewsNew Spanish food summit aims to deepen UK trade ties
Event in London aims to boost trade between Spain and Britain and explore the potential for market growth in food and wine
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NewsSunny June to boost flavour of British apples
Sunniest June for 66 years leaves British growers expecting a great-tasting crop, but volumes are set to contract after last year’s heat and a cooler spring
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NewsSlug-monitoring project gets underway
Plans for SLIMERS initiative to be revealed at webinar on 15 August, with recruitment already underway for up to 30 ‘Slug Sleuths’
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NewsPost-Brexit border checks delayed once more
Import checks on plant and animal products arriving from EU delayed for fifth time amid concerns that red tape will push up inflation