All articles by Fred Searle – Page 2
-
NewsDefra confirms seasonal worker visa allocation for 2026
Government announces slight reduction in visa numbers for year ahead but NFU ‘hopeful’ it will be sufficient
-
NewsAlbert Bartlett launches first ad campaign with Andy Murray
Multi-channel campaign gets underway, inviting the nation to ‘Bring out their Best Side’ and ‘Feel Like a Champion in the Kitchen’
-
NewsTalented fresh produce salesman Richard Emanuel dies aged 43
Allfresch trader excelled in both procurement and sales and had a loyal global customer base
-
NewsBarfoots repurposes squash and sweet potato ‘rubble’ for FareShare
Partnership with FareShare incorporates the edible surplus into charity meals and makes “perfect component” for a stew, curry or salad
-
NewsConsumer trust in British agriculture reaches record high
Shoppers more positive about UK farming in 2025 than at any point in the last seven years, according to AHDB research
-
NewsFormer CBBC presenter fronts Red Tractor consumer campaign
Angellica Bell hosts intergenerational cook-off to tap into nostalgia of cooking together as a family
-
NewsOne in 10 UK households are food-insecure, Food Foundation study shows
Pressure group calls for government to pledge to halve UK food insecurity levels in upcoming Child Poverty Strategy
-
NewsBranston boosts volume in Nemo roasting variety
Producer will supply Tesco with 87 per cent more of the fast-cooking roasting variety this season amid strong demand
-
NewsVeg Power expands remit to include fruit
Partnership with British Apples & Pears supports Veg Power’s mission to get more children eating fruit and veg snacks more often
-
NewsAldi launches new logo to help shoppers make healthier choices
‘Live Healthy’ mark will highlight items that contribute to a healthy, balanced diet as discounter reaffirms commitment to supporting nutrition
-
NewsPoupart toasts 130 years in fresh produce
Long-standing UK importer says loyal partners, insistence on quality, and reliable service have been key to its success
-
NewsSakata showcases Saiko Star tomato
Breeder says dual-resistance baby plum variety “hits the sweet spot” for growers and consumers
-
NewsBranston hails apprentices’ career progression
Apprentices Sebastian Oles and Leanne Brown are strengthening the potato supplier in engineering and HR
-
NewsFruitist unveils Go Berry blueberry campaign
Premium supplier keen to open up new sales channels across Europe for its convenient snack pots
-
NewsChambers on the hunt for new partner growers
Berry supplier wants to increase overseas grower base to meet rising demand from UK retailers
-
News‘Huge growth opportunity’ in British tomatoes
Production growth, ToBRFV resistance, R&D investments, and water management were in the spotlight at this year’s British Tomato Conference
-
NewsBASF strengthens its offer in tomatoes and melons
New varieties include wide-ranging ToBRFV-resistant tomatoes and melons and watermelons that deliver on both flavour and yield
-
NewsFischer Farms appoints sales director to new tech division
Vertical farming company’s new tech arm will manufacture scalable and efficient ‘grow containers’ for deployment worldwide
-
NewsAsiafruit Knowledge Centre: Sky’s the limit in tropicals
Category experts stressed the importance of branding and varietal development as new opportunities emerge in the fast-growing tropical fruit sector
-
NewsPeter Durber wins Lifetime Achievement Award at FPC Fresh Awards
London awards ceremony recognised excellence across fresh produce supply chain from groundbreaking agritech solutions to sustainability milestones