All articles by Fred Searle – Page 24
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ArticleCalls for food business energy price cap
Cold Chain Federation publishes action plan amid huge cost rises for temperature-controlled storage and distribution businesses
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ArticleUK enjoys larger, sweeter blackberries
Hot, dry summer weather boosts fruit quality, with 79 per cent more British blackberries sold at supermarkets in first week of August this year
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ArticleGem avocados return to Tesco
Branded variety back on shelf following earliest ever volumes from South Africa and Peru
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ArticleNew GlobalGAP add-on gives biodiversity a boost
In April GlobalGAP launched its BioDiversity Add-on to help producers further demonstrate their biodiversity management practices
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ArticleNFU begins search for next Student and Young Farmer Ambassadors
Programme gives young people opportunity to advocate for British agriculture and represent views of young farmers at key events
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ArticlePumpkin shortages predicted
Essex grower Foxes Farm says its yield is down by a quarter to a third this year and expects to see “some kind of shortage”
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ArticlePinKids supports FareShare with ‘Share the Wow’ campaign
On-pack campaign communicates that by purchasing the kids’ lunchbox favourite shoppers are helping Pink Lady donate more apples to redistribution charity
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ArticleAdrian Scripps ‘expects to have enough labour’ for apple season
James Simpson, managing director of Adrian Scripps, tells FPJ how the major Kentish apple producer is innovating in the face of big challenges this season
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VideoNew PrepWorld factory ‘gives us a lot’, says Olins
In this video interview PrepWorld CEO and founder Ben Olins tells Fred Searle about the opportunities offered by the company’s move to a larger production facility, as well as reflecting on the supplier’s growth journey after a decade in business
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ArticleCasa Brasil festival gears up to celebrate Brazilian food and culture
Fortnight-long event in London will showcase the best of Brazilian produce and feature live cooking demonstrations from the likes of celebrity chef Luciana Berry
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ArticleNationwide Produce and AH Worth announce potato partnership
New collaboration will see Nationwide develop the marketing and distribution of AH Worth’s potato brands into non-retail outlets including catering and wholesale
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ArticleWonky food delivery service launches recruitment drive
Company that redistributes wonky bread and vegetables is recruiting in several roles as it looks to grow
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ArticleBorough Market strives for sustainability with new trader standards
Move sets standards for quality, sustainability, animal welfare, opportunity and accessibility among other principles
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ArticlePink Lady Food Photographer of the Year open for 2023 entries
New category added for images showing the joy experienced through food
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ArticleGovernment backs new logistics recruitment drive
Sponsored by Department for Transport and logistics industry, Generation Logistics campaign aims to raise profile of often-overlooked employment sector
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Article£15k research vouchers up for grabs in Kent and Medway
Business Innovation Vouchers will open doors to three new research centres in the region, helping food and drink companies to grow through innovation
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ArticleDefra announces independent review of labour shortages
Review will address key challenges in recruiting and retaining labour, with NFU stressing need for immediate action to alleviate workforce pressures
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ArticleBritish blueberry growers enjoy sweeter and earlier crop
Twice as many British blueberries forecast in first week of August compared to same week in 2021
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ArticleNCGM campaign to boost independent retailer customer base
Market renowned for catering supply is on the hunt for new independent retail customers following sector’s growth during the pandemic
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ArticleSmaller onions and carrots expected after heatwave
Supermarkets are set to see smaller and lower quality onions and carrots after record temperatures and dry conditions