All articles by Fred Searle – Page 32
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ArticleCold chain needs 'fresh approach' to attract young talent
Cold Chain Federation president calls for urgent action to attract more young people to cold chain jobs amid labour crisis
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ArticleRaspberry volumes set for big rise as season begins
Recent warm weather expected to boost production volumes by 15 per cent year on year as raspberry consumption continues to grow
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ArticleSupermarket shoppers returning to old habits
Consumers shopping little and often again, online sales plateau and discounters’ growth returns but consumer habits still not back to normal
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ArticleCalls for seasonal visas to tackle HGV driver shortage
Logistics UK urges government to introduce seasonal visa for European HGV drivers as well as funded driver training to help combat crisis
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ArticleQuick commerce channel 'set for major growth'
Rapid food and grocery delivery now considered a sales channel in own right and IGD says burgeoning sector could more than double in size
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ArticleNFU calls for govt strategy to manage trade deal impact
Concerns that tariff liberalisation and rise in imports could drive down farm gate prices, undermine standards and harm UK farm businesses
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ArticleF&V imports from EU down significantly in Q1
UK imports from EU fall by around 15 per cent, while overall food and drink exports almost halve as traders feel effects of Brexit and Covid-19
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ArticleHerbs turn over a new leaf
The pandemic has kickstarted fresh herbs, with many products enjoying sales growth of around 30 per cent. Fred Searle reports on the sector's key trends as UK consumers get more adventurous with their cooking
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ArticleScotty Brand celebrates first Ayrshire potatoes
Premium fresh produce label is hopeful of strong demand this season after Covid-related boost to local veg sales in Scotland
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ArticleFirst Comber Earlies hit supermarket shelves
Recent warm weather helps Wilson’s Country dig PGI potato variety on time, with good eating quality thanks to high dry matter
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ArticleIGD mobilises for packaging sustainability
Research organisation brings together stakeholders from across grocery sector in quest for more environmentally friendly packaging
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ArticleReggie Yates partners with Blue Skies
Award-winning broadcaster joins forces with ethical fruit supplier to help support communities in Ghana
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ArticleBurgundy Broccoli launches new purple sprouting
UK’s first wholehead purple broccoli brand introduces tender new variety following successful trials
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ArticleIndustry veteran Norman Soutar joins Troy Foods board
Experienced food executive brought in to add strategic overview and mentor management team at fast-growing prepared specialist
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ArticleBerryWorld highlights food waste efforts
Supplier marks World Environment Day by celebrating donations equivalent to 330,000 charity meals in partnership with FareShare
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ArticleJ.O. Sims expands ingredients range with Ocean Spray
New line of dried sour cherries, blueberries and blackcurrants builds on J.O. Sims’ 60-year relationship with cranberry specialist
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ArticleTotal Produce sponsors Eat Them to Defeat Them
UK fresh produce giant unveiled as main industry sponsor of ground-breaking vegetable marketing campaign
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ArticleFood and drink confidence on rise as restrictions lift
Companies in sector are relatively optimistic about UK economic conditions, with three quarters expecting business output to increase
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ArticleNew rapid test kit to help preserve phosphate
More accurate phosphate testing would enable farmers to apply fertiliser at variable rates in their fields for more consistent yields
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ArticleBrighter future for banana workers in Dominican Republic
New Fairtrade scheme will help undocumented migrants obtain legal status and access same rights as Dominican counterparts