All articles by Fred Searle – Page 50
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ArticleNFU calls for flood prevention measures
Union demands better long-term planning and funding to protect farm businesses from increasingly frequent extreme weather events
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ArticleWet weather hits potatoes
As volume sales fall, rainfall during lifting looks set to lead to higher waste and breakdown, which could limit supply and push up prices
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ArticleLidl targets 1,000 stores by 2023
Accelerated expansion plans could see German discounter eat further into Big Four’s market share
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ArticleChambers varieties impress judges at National Fruit Show
Soft fruit supplier’s Paris and Malling Bella rasperries garner recognition at show 86th edition in Kent
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ArticleTories to ‘quadruple seasonal workers quota’
Conservatives say they will expand seasonal workers quota to 10,000 if they win December election
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ArticleMorrisons removes black plastic from own brand
Almost 4,000 tonnes of plastic will be made more easily recyclable thanks to the move
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ArticleM&S releases Christmas ad
Retailer launches over 170 new product lines and a festive TV advert in time for Christmas
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ArticleSainsbury’s profits plummet amid store closures
Pre-tax profits down more than 90 per cent as retailer continues to integrate Argos into the business
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ArticleRenewed confidence in potato sector ahead of BP2019
Show director says upbeat mood in the category has helped him sign up a record number of exhibitors for event on 20 and 21 November
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ArticleNIAB EMR strengthens breeding team
Kent research institute welcomes geneticist Dan Sargent back into the fold, looking to draw on his experience in rosaceous crops
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Article‘Make food labels less confusing,’ urges Wrap
Retail survey report urges supermarket chains to provide clear, consistent info on pack to help consumers keep food fresher for longer
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ArticleBranston goes extra mile for cancer charity
Potato supplier raises over £3,000 for Maggie’s Centre in Dundee through sponsored 500-mile trek inspired by Proclaimers song
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Article‘Parties must commit to bringing back Environment Bill’
Chartered Institute of Environmental Health calls on parties to reintroduce and strengthen environmental legislation after election
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ArticleTesco ‘to remove 1bn pieces of plastic’
Retailer promises to eliminate plastic from packaging across wide range of own-brand products as part of 2020 pledge
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ArticleTesco guards against TR4 with new banana checks
Retailer’s banana suppliers must now be assessed by GlobalGAP TR4 biosecurity add-on to help prevent spread of destructive Panama disease
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ArticleChambers opens doors to NextGen growers
Soft fruit supplier hosts educational event for budding fresh produce professionals, including a tour of its recently launched prepared facility
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ArticleSurvey reveals Brexit concerns over price and shortages
Almost 60 per cent of UK consumers are worried prices will rise after Brexit as retailers continue to stockpile amid concerns of bulk buying
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ArticleNew research on sustainable crop mixtures
Project coordinated by James Hutton Institute will test different mixes of crop species in bid to boost yields and protect environment
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ArticleThe only way is up
Infarm co-founder Osnat Michaeli believes vertical farming can revolutionise global food production as populations grow and environmental pressures intensify. Fred Searle paid her a visit in Berlin
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ArticleNew automated measurement tool for fruit growers
Handheld sensor from Spanish AI specialist will reduce production costs and make data collection on fruit size faster and more accurate