All articles by Fred Searle – Page 56
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ArticlePlans for sudden end to free movement spark concern
NFU ‘dismayed’ at announcement free movement will end on 31 October without a transition period if UK crashes out of EU with no deal
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ArticlePink Lady launches reading and music campaign
Brand is recommending consumers books to read and tracks to listen to as part of new comms drive
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ArticleUK ‘closing in’ on large-scale vertical lettuce production
Vertical farm director says indoor production of salad heads in Britain has potential to replace imports from Spain as sector gathers steam
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ArticleFruit and veg juice sales rocket
Juices enjoy faster sales growth than any other sector in UK food and drink, while beer revenues slump
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Article‘Open fridges should be banned’
Environmental experts call for supermarkets to ditch open fridges due to harmful emissions
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ArticleSweet potato shortages hit UK
Supermarket supply even tighter than expected after extreme weather in US last autumn
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ArticleMajor no-deal port disruption ‘will last 48 hours’
NCGM catering supplier predicts UK will soon start letting in lorries tariff-free in event of no deal, with hopes this could force retrospective deal
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ArticleGovt launches review of NHS food
Overhaul of menus following listeria scandal could see hospitals using more local fresh produce and less frozen food
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ArticleChantenay set for strong season amid marketing drive
Favourable growing conditions and a revived marketing campaign should make for a successful year, according to UK’s leading supplier
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ArticleMajor retailer ‘considers no-deal rationing’
Supermarket chain says it would put limits on amount of food customers can buy to stop small businesses treating retailers as wholesalers
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ArticleThe Watercress Company targets Spain
UK producer wants to convince packers, processors and manufacturers of crop's potential in Spain where it grows considerable volume
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ArticleNorthern Ireland announces organics funding
Farmers with at least three hectares of eligible land and the right business ID can now apply for funding for organic conversion
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ArticleHerbs feel the heat
The recent heatwave in Europe has taken its toll on herb volumes, while in basil three new varieties are showing promise in the battle against mildew
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ArticleMulti-million pound deal to build new vertical farms in UK
Long-term agreement between Netled Oy and Astwood Infrastructure will supply equipment for four new industrial-scale vertical farms
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ArticleTotal Produce denies Bristol market set to be sold to Rovers
Major shareholder says there are no plans to sell wholesale market site to Bristol Rovers following surprising comments by club’s president
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ArticleBayWa enjoys 60 per cent profit rise
Earnings before interest and taxes increase to over €50 million thanks to success of energy division and growth of German agriculture
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ArticleFormer Sainsbury’s boss warns of no-deal shortages
Justin King says shortages will hit within a week of a no-deal Brexit, with consumers likely to start panic-buying
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ArticleTenderstem celebrates huge 2019 sales growth
Sales for first half of year are up 26 per cent on same period in 2018 as UK’s second largest fresh produce brand continues impressive rise
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ArticleTest kit firm NSure shuts up shop
Dutch firm which produced test kits for various fruits and vegetables says it was ultimately too small to survive
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ArticleAHDB to host desiccation events after diquat ban
Loss of herbicide a major headache for potato growers, with limited alternatiuves that are as effective or economical