All articles by Fred Searle – Page 59
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ArticleShift to veganism ‘vital’ to control climate change
Vegan Society calls on parties to push plant-based diets in fight against climate change, saying it is a key to meeting Paris Agreement targets
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ArticleNew drive to control downy mildew and blight
Extensive AHDB research project tackles widespread diseases, with downy mildew estimated to cause annual lettuce losses of over £15m
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ArticleMajor report warns of ‘unprecedented’ biodiversity loss
Current response insufficient as one million species are threatened with extinction and unsustainable farming contributes to wildlife loss
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ArticleBoosting berries
Despite the sales success of soft fruit in recent years, the sector has not been resting on its laurels. Various efforts are being made to generate new eating occasions and make more of berries’ nutritional benefits
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ArticleRecycling the rulebook
The UK is set for the biggest shake-up to packaging regulations for more than two decades, and the government is on course to switch to a new model for extended producer responsibility. Fred Searle speaks to Adrian Hawkes, policy director of Valpak
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ArticleFresh ideas in packaging
From compostable punnets to shelf life-extending film, the fresh produce sector is witnessing an explosion of environmentally friendly packaging innovations. Fred Searle picks out five of the best
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ArticleDistributors announced for new late plum variety
Five French and Spanish companies chosen to manage production and distribution of new red-fleshed plum Lovita with first harvest in September
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ArticleFrench peach and nectarine volumes set to recover
Mild weather and fewer frosts expected to drive a 17 per cent increase in volumes after a 2018 season to forget
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ArticleFrance 'struggling to compete' in stonefruit
High labour costs and taxes are forcing French producers to focus on domestic market, as Spain continues to dominate European exports
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ArticleRoyal begins peach harvest in March for first time
Major Spanish stonefruit exporter kicked off its peach season in March this year, around two weeks earlier than normal
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ArticleEuropean apricot volumes set to rise 12 per cent
French and Italian production set to return to normal levels after difficult harvests in 2018 but mild winter in Spain likely to dent European total
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ArticlePrepared artichoke hearts land Medfel innovation award
Spanish producer Caudraspania is hoping to drive up artichoke consumption with product designed to add value and convenience
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ArticleFrench shoppers ‘confused’ by 'semi-organic' labels
Some suppliers concerned that new labels offering middle way between organic and conventional production might act as barrier to sales
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ArticleSodexo saves 1,500 uni meals with food waste app
App allows customers to buy unsold food from university canteens at discounted rate
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ArticleBerry growers take recruitment into own hands
Scottish growers Barnsmuir Farm and Castleton Fruit optimistic they will meet labour demand after last year’s shortages, according to The Courier
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ArticleHalls donates £1k to South African Scouts
Avocado producer awards over £1,000 to Scout group for its good work with young people in eastern province of Mpumalanga
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ArticleEight in 10 shoppers ‘trying to cut plastic use’ in fresh produce
Over 80 per cent of Brits trying to buy less fruit and veg packed in single-use plastics, while half are willing to pay more for eco-friendly packaging
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ArticlePrized veg grower returns to Chelsea with new varieties
Welsh giant veg producer Medwyn Williams to return to Chelsea Flower Show with new parsnip and tomato varieties after nine-year absence
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ArticlePhysical stores ‘must adapt' in social media age
Research suggests retailers must make it easier to shop for specific ingredients amid rise of recipe-based purchases inspired by social media
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ArticleOrganic farming 'key to carbon neutrality'
Agroecological systems can make huge contribution to Paris Agreement target of keeping global warming below 2°C, according to new study