All articles by Fred Searle – Page 46
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ArticleGreengrocers prove popular with younger shoppers
New project from IGD follows lives of households during lockdown and beyond
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ArticleRiverford publishes first sustainability report
Carbon footprint calculation by organic veg box company has led to target for emissions reduction and investment in electric vans and solar
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ArticleFreight association calls for swift EU trade deal
BIFA reiterates importance of securing a deal following news EU will carry out full customs controls and checks on UK goods from 2021
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ArticleGovt opens £6m fund for flood-hit farmers
Growers in England affected by February’s extreme weather conditions can now apply online for grants to help them recover
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ArticlePotato growers on high alert for blight
Blightwatch alert system is showing highest level of blight threat at crucial stage in potato growth
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ArticleCalifornia Prunes expecting surge in demand
Sales of the dried fruit set for potential boost after Dutch scientists find possible link between Vitamin K deficiency and coronavirus deaths
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ArticleUK and EU farmers unite in call for free trade agreement
NFU president says it is “disappointing” that little progress has been made in trade talks, stressing importance of agri-food exports to UK
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ArticleSteve’s Leaves extends range
Sweet Beets & Little Leaves becomes third bagged salad in brand’s range
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ArticlePuffin Produce supports local food bank
Supplier in southwest Wales has made three large donations of its Pembrokeshire potatoes to the vital service during coronavirus pandemic
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ArticleBrassicas the focus of new AHDB strategic centre
Trials at East of Scotland Growers in Fife will test bio-stimulants, herbicides and methods to prevent downy mildew in cauliflower
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ArticleCovid-19 grants allocated to food charities
Wrap announces first round of redistribution organisations to receive emergency Defra funding during coronavirus pandemic
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ArticleOnline grocery sales 'to rise by a third'
Mintel forecasts huge rise in e-commerce due to coronavirus outbreak and predicts lasting changes in UK shopping behaviour
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ArticleFormer NFU president to chair ORC
With experience at the NFU, Defra and the Food Standards Agency, Tim Bennett has taken over from longstanding ORC chair Mike Turnbull
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ArticleBerry Gardens appoints new chairman
Robin Walker replaces Alastair Brooks as head of board after six years as vice chairman of the UK’s largest horticultural co-op
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ArticleAvos in flux
With large volumes expected from Peru and coronavirus shaking up supply, it’s an unpredictable time for the avocado sector but the outlook remains overwhelmingly positive
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ArticleWrap releases new guidance on Best Before dates
Food waste charity hopes to give redistribution organisations confidence to accept much more food that has exceeded its Best Before date
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ArticleSurplus veg business predicts lasting changes after crisis
Redistribution company Waste Knot thinks we will see a permanent shift in way people consume and value fresh produce after coronavirus
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ArticleWatts Farms saved by new sales model
Foodservice supplier starts online home deliveries with help of Kent web designers to stay afloat, save jobs and prevent major food waste
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ArticleAmazon 'to launch Ultra Fast Fresh delivery in UK'
Service could soon be extended to UK households for grocery orders within hours, according to reports
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ArticlePuffin donates spuds for Covid-19 care packages
A tonne of Pembrokeshire Earlies will be delivered to vulnerable people in Wales through community foundation of rugby club The Scarlets