All articles by Fred Searle – Page 31
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ArticleTesco unveils new plant-based offerings
Launch of four new frozen ready meals made with Beyond Meat is part of Tesco’s pledge to quadruple size of its plant-based range
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ArticleGovt urged to protect standards in Australia trade deal
CIEH calls for government to stick to its word and safeguard UK’s food and farming standards in possible zero-tariff agreement with Australia
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ArticleWilson’s Country celebrates Scottish award win
Northern Irish potato supplier picks up UK supplier prize in Scottish Retail Food & Drink Awards for its range of fresh-cut chips
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ArticleGovt launches consultation on farm payments
Over next 12 weeks views will be collected on changes to Basic Payment Scheme and introduction of lump sum for farmers exiting the sector
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ArticleThousands of corner shops at risk of closure
Rising competition from major retailers means up to 6,000 independent corner shops face uncertain future, according to new research
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ArticleMorrisons launches brand-building initiative
Growing British Brands programme will support budding British producers to grow their business and start supplying the retailer
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ArticleNew sustainability metric for UK agriculture
‘Global Farm Metric’ set to become a new standard by which farmers and supermarkets measure and manage impact of food production
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ArticleJob of the Week: Soft fruit breeder at James Hutton Ltd
James Hutton Institute’s commercial subsidiary is looking for experienced researcher to lead its blackcurrant and redcurrant breeding programmes
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ArticleBerryWorld steps up fight against ocean pollution
Supplier expands use of Prevented Ocean Plastic to supermarket own-label punnets after extensive trial on branded range last year
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Article‘Expect summer gluts after spring delays’
Strawberries, early potatoes, asparagus and brassicas among the crops delayed by several weeks due to cold spring
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ArticleFarming job searches up 133 per cent
Research highlights major changes in job market during pandemic, with farming among professions that have seen biggest uplift
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ArticleHuman trafficking arrests in Perthshire
Four people charged with exploiting workers in Scotland after police operation against alleged trafficking network
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ArticleFairtrade Covid fund gives farmers a lifeline
Relief and Resilience Fund is helping workers stay safe and businesses recover through range of support for small-scale producers
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ArticleEnnis-Hill unveiled as Berry Gardens ambassador
London 2012 heptathlon champion becomes new face of soft fruit co-op in major new campaign to increase awareness of berries’ health benefits
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ArticleSuffolk farm in UK robotics first
Danish robot Robotti can perform various tasks such as weeding and sowing for up to 24 hours a day using GPS technology
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ArticleEU to reconsider rules on gene editing
EC study concludes technologies such as gene editing have potential to contribute to sustainable food systems, while recognising concerns
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ArticleNew Seasonal Jobs app teams up with Hops
Businesses are working together to help growers recruit UK residents to seasonal positions after government cancels Pick for Britain campaign
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ArticleYorkshire grower launches zero-waste chutneys
New range is part of entrepreneurial grower’s efforts to eliminate food waste on farm near Leeds
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ArticleOddbox makes bold food waste pledge
Veg box scheme aims to rescue 150,000 tonnes of fresh produce by 2025 as part of first annual Do Good Report
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ArticleEx-Sainsbury’s boss backs Snappy Shopper
Justin King invests in app offering half-hour deliveries from local convenience stores as competition intensifies in grocery delivery market