All articles by Fred Searle – Page 62
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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
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ArticleData service launched to manage Brexit volatility
Promar's Market Dashboard service provides agri-food companies with tailored sector news and info to help plan for future trends
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ArticleWelsh daffs used to fight Alzheimer’s
Welsh bioresearch company Agroceutical Products is growing daffodils in Black Mountains for use in Alzheimer’s medication
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ArticleLiverpool opens new shipping lines to Portugal and Spain
WEC Lines services are fourth major line announcement for Port of Liverpool in last few months
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AnalysisReality check for avos?
While demand continues to rise, albeit more slowly than before, importers must be mindful of fruit quality and fluctuations in supply, warns Rob Cullum of Pacific Produce
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ArticleBumper season for Scottish daffodils
Grampian Growers co-op enjoys fourth highest daffodil volume in 50 years thanks to mild weather
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ArticleOnline sales rise but users plateau
Sales growth continues at slower pace as retailers struggle to attract new online customers
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ArticleLEAF chief exec named one of ‘Women of Decade’
Caroline Drummond recognised by Women Economic Forum for contribution to sustainability and corporate leadership
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ArticleUlma airs new ‘Tight Bag’ tech
So-called ‘Tight Bag’ technology tackles storage problems associated with having excess air in bags of fresh produce
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ArticleMash launches new growth strategy
Major investment from entrepreneur Patrick Riley prompts growth plans in foodservice, with added focus on improving customer services
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ArticleUnion opposes Asda contract changes
Under new terms, wages would increase but workers would not be paid for meal breaks and would have to work bank holidays
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ArticleTulips flower two weeks early
Belmont Nurseries in Norfolk says warm and wet spring weather has brought forward the season, outpacing Ditch rivals
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ArticleEvidence mounts for 10-a-day target
Average British adult gets just 3.8 portions a day despite studies showing that 10-a-day has major benefits for physical and mental health
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ArticleWAO welcomes avo-heavy Pret menu
World Avocado Organisation "thrilled" that almost half the new dishes on Pret’s spring menu feature the fruit
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ArticleMoulton Bulb Co director retires
Man responsible for boosting British onion exports steps aside after a career dedicated to the sector