All articles by Fred Searle – Page 6
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ArticleApprenticeship scheme ‘is failing’ logistics sector
Report by Logistics UK highlights ‘urgent need’ to overhaul the Apprenticeship Levy in bid to resolve sector’s long-term skills shortage
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ArticleBristol Uni spin-out lands £500k for greenhouse shading tech
Smart shade coating optimises growing conditions and reduces overheating, allowing a 34 per cent yield boost, according to Albotherm
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ArticleMediterranean droughts threaten UK fresh produce supplies
Extreme weather in southern Europe will reduce yields and make fresh fruit and vegetables more expensive in Britain, according to new study
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ArticleOddbox and Penrhos Spirits launch 'wonky' gin
Two food-waste-fighting firms join forces to create limited edition spirit made with out-of-spec cucumbers and apples
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ArticleBlueberry sector touts fruit’s brain benefits
Fruit’s cognitive benefits are down to their antioxidant and phytochemical properties, which combat inflammation and potentially improve blood flow
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ArticleMushrooms positioned as energy-boosting ‘super food’
Marketing campaign aims to increase limited awareness of vegetable’s vitamin B content as people’s diet suffers during cost-of-living crisis
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ArticleNew Spanish food summit aims to deepen UK trade ties
Event in London aims to boost trade between Spain and Britain and explore the potential for market growth in food and wine
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ArticleSunny June to boost flavour of British apples
Sunniest June for 66 years leaves British growers expecting a great-tasting crop, but volumes are set to contract after last year’s heat and a cooler spring
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ArticleSlug-monitoring project gets underway
Plans for SLIMERS initiative to be revealed at webinar on 15 August, with recruitment already underway for up to 30 ‘Slug Sleuths’
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ArticlePost-Brexit border checks delayed once more
Import checks on plant and animal products arriving from EU delayed for fifth time amid concerns that red tape will push up inflation
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ArticleDefra pushes back food waste reporting mandate
Compulsory food waste reporting will not be required of large UK food and drink companies until 2026 at the earliest, Government announces
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ArticleEarth & Wheat launches wonky fruit box
Wonky bread and veg business moves into fruit as its mission to bring down food waste continues
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ArticleNFU urges government action on food security report
Union welcomes recommendations to bolster population health, stressing that a coordinated government approach to food policy is vital
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ArticleClock House Farm wins big at National Cherry & Soft Fruit Show
Kent berry grower scoops multiple awards, including for its Driscoll’s Reyna raspberries which will be sent to Buckingham Palace for Royal Family to enjoy
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ArticleM&S rolls out AgriSound pollinator tech to 18 more farms
In-field noise sensor tech extended to additional M&S Select farms following 2022 trials to help growers track pollinators and boost quality, yields, and biodiversity
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ArticleNew spraying drone to help growers reduce water use
Spraying solution from Hungarian agtech firm ABZ Innovation will allow producers to operate more sustainably and cost-effectively, the company says
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ArticleBritish Potato Show returns in November
Trade show in Harrogate will feature record number of exhibition stands, as well as seminars and the National Potato Industry Awards ceremony
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ArticleABZ Innovation targets UK with precision ag drones
Hungarian agtech firm “poised to enter” UK market with precise spraying drones designed to reduce inputs and alleviate workforce pressures
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ArticleHugh Lowe Farms buys premium salad grower LJ Betts
Major Kent berry producer acquires neighbouring salads business, citing “many synergies” between the two suppliers
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ArticleFPC slams “highly inefficient” border strategy
Nigel Jenney says he is “extremely concerned” about proposed Border Target Operating Model, warning that it will make imports costly, slow and inefficient