All articles by Fred Searle – Page 48
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ArticleFarming leaders warn of 80,000-worker shortage
CLA estimates coronavirus could create huge shortfall in agricultural labour, calling on British residents to step in to save this year’s harvest
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ArticleRetailers hiring thousands to cope with coronavirus
Huge surge in demand sees British supermarkets advertise tens of thousands of temporary jobs at stores and distribution centres
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ArticleCatering suppliers switch to home delivery
As restaurants and hospitality businesses close, their fruit and veg suppliers are focusing on retail deliveries to stay in business
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ArticleNew ethical banana brand plays it fair
Despite social and environmental progress, issues of low wages and weak job security persist in the banana value chain. A new Dutch brand called BeFrank Bananas is determined to do things differently. Fred Searle speaks to its founder Franklin Ginus
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ArticlePML operating full service despite coronavirus
Logistics firm says it is working tirelessly to identify new channels and transport solutions as well as adopting stringent hygiene measures
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ArticleWrap gives guidance on measuring farm waste
New resources help producers collect data on how much fruit and veg is wasted on their farm
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ArticleFTA launches coronavirus resource for logistics
Online portal will give sector important info, advice and support to help keep Britain trading
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Article'Govt must offer food support amid coronavirus crisis'
Low-income families should be given money for food so they can self-isolate and to relieve pressure on local authorities and frontline charities
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ArticleAldi named Britain’s best grocer for second year running
Discounter awarded title of 'Best Grocer’ at Retail Week Awards for the second consecutive year
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ArticleTenderstem teams up with Georgina Hayden
Cookbook author and chef has developed three new Greek and Cypriot-inspired recipes using the brassica
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ArticleRoyal seal of approval
Barbara Bray’s career hit a new high in 2019 when she received an MBE from the Queen, capping a remarkable journey for the food nutrition specialist. Michael Barker hears her story
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ArticleGoing with the flow
Product losses continue to blight reefer transport but Dutch firm Otflow believes its patented container floor covers are part of the cure. Fred Searle speaks to the company’s chief executive and co-founder Ronald Hagenstein
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ArticleConsumers ‘open’ to diet changes
IGD research reveals big appetite from consumers to be healthier and more sustainable in their food choices
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ArticleFresh produce demand plummets at NCGM
Coronavirus has halved sales at some of NCGM’s large catering suppliers as customers eat out less or favour smaller neighbourhood restaurants
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ArticleWash fruit and veg, urges WHO
Biggest risk of coronavirus transmission is in handling fresh produce that has been touched, coughed or sneezed on by an infected person
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ArticleSouth Africa invests in raisin drying in exports push
New drying method is allowing raisin growers to boost product quality and volumes as South Africa looks to increase exports to UK and Asia
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ArticleRaisins South Africa targets UK export boost
Industry looks to promote high agronomy standards and product quality as its competes with Turkey and California for market share
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ArticlePook’s Thai-flyer
Fred Searle speaks to Kanokporn Holtsch of Pook about winning the Fruit Logistica Innovation Award for her coconut snacks, landing investment on Germany’s Dragon’s Den and cracking the German market
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ArticleBerry sector ‘concerned’ by SAWS plans
Industry body welcomes expansion of SAWS pilot to 10,000 but warns this will fall well short once access to EU seasonal workers ends
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ArticleNFU calls for three-crop rule derogation amid flooding
Requirement “completely unworkable” for flood-hit farmers, says union, with some unable to get out on their land since the autumn