All articles by Fred Searle – Page 49
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ArticlePML invests in pioneering container loading system
Six vehicles commissioned by logistics company will be first in Britain to feature unmanned roller bed system that improves safety
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ArticleMoney talks in packaging
The higher cost of sustainable packaging, and consumers' reluctance to pay more for it, are an obstacle to progress as the fresh produce sector strives to cut its plastic waste
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ArticleBranston finance director promoted to new role
Jo Hill moves to new position of planning director as UK potato supplier invests in capacity and processing equipment across its sites
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AnalysisA green gimmick?
Much has been made of the environmental benefits of vertical production but some are sceptical of how much impact it can really have
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ArticleBright future for LEDs, predicts Kubo
LEDs, robotic forecasting tools and climate screens have big potential to improve greenhouse production, say speakers at inaugural GTC
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ArticleBracing for Brexit
Numerous Brexit delays have given UK ports extra time to prepare for potential disruption, but how confident is the logistics sector that trade will continue to flow as normal after deadline day? Fred Searle reports
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ArticleMorrisons partners with app to fight food waste
Retailer will make up boxes of unsold food that has reached its 'best before' date for sale through Too Good To Go
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ArticleAPS Produce scoops farming education awards
Kent tomato producer picks up Overall Winner’s Award and Innovative Learning Award at Bayer-LEAF Education Awards
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ArticleBrassica growers suffering ‘worst flooding for decades’
Producer estimates 25 per cent of UK production lost with cauliflowers running short and cabbage and spring green expected to follow
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ArticleBrexit battle plans in logistics
Logistics firm Perishable Movements Ltd is preparing carefully for the revised Brexit deadline of 31 January and is confident disruption can be minimised if the sector follows the correct procedures. Fred Searle speaks to sales director Nick Finbow
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ArticleSoilEssentials to sell smart sensors from Norway
Scottish precision farming specialist becomes first and exclusive UK reseller of temperature, humidity and irrigation sensors from 7Sense
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ArticleOut of the dark
Mushroom growers are looking to the light again after being hit badly by Brexit chaos
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Article‘Data is king’ in biopesticide application
AHDB-funded AMBER project urges growers to use data to better understand how biopesticides perform in different conditions
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ArticleLidl boosts hourly wages amid UK growth
Entry-level wages will increase from £9.00 to £9.30 per hour outside of London and from £10.55 to £10.75 within the M25
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ArticleSurvey reveals pressure to reduce plastic further
UK shoppers think plastic packaging needs to be drastically reduced but price and lack of recycling knowledge are barriers to change
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ArticleStrong autumn sales for berries
Soft fruit revenues from August to November up two per cent on last year as berries continue to benefit from healthy snacking trend
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ArticleFresca rewarded for fighting modern slavery
Supplier's compliance director Shayne Tyler wins Business Person of the Year at South Holland Business Awards in Spalding
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ArticleFloods make for tricky Chantenay season
Freshgro MD expects “consequences” for the UK Chantenay carrot crop amid prolonged, heavy rain in the Midlands
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Article‘We must compensate green farmers’
Producers should be financially rewarded for green practices beyond simply receiving certification, says Ellen MacArthur Foundation
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ArticleNFU launches election manifesto
Union calls for commitment from winning party to ban imports of food produced to lower standards and expand seasonal workers pilot