All articles by Fred Searle – Page 64
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ArticleOnly nine per cent of kids get 5 A Day
On average, UK children under 12 eat just 2.9 portions of fruit and veg a day, new research reveals
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ArticleNot just a bed of roses
Supply challenges from Kenya, Brexit and difficulties sourcing labour have been causing headaches in the flower sector, but seasonal blooms and online retail offer hope. Fred Searle speaks to Ian Michell, managing director of Flamingo Produce
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Article“Apple-like” pear called Fred hits Swiss shelves
Firm-textured variety whose juice doesn’t run could offer better transportability and consumer convenience
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ArticleEnza Zaden beefs up UK seed storage as Brexit looms
Vegetable seed supplier storing higher volume of seed in Evesham warehouse to limit trade disruption and cost
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ArticleTH Clements sees ‘Brexit export opportunity’
Weakened pound has sparked interest in Lincolnshire grower’s brassicas from Eastern Europe as retailers look for year-round supply
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ArticleG’s to shake up import strategy in no-deal scenario
Salad veg supplier considers removing date codes, using new trade routes and supplying customers via UK hub if no Brexit deal is reached
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ArticleSoloberry launches berry brands in Europe
Soloberry Farms and Berry Basics marques aimed at building recognition for the supplier and making most of product with visual imperfections
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ArticleBimi launches raw juice in Spain
Premium brassica brand looks to propel health trend in Spain with new vitamin-rich cold pressed fruit and veg juice
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ArticleJaffa to sponsor canoeing world cup
Easy peeler continues to promote sports and healthy lifestyles through latest partnership with British Canoeing
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ArticleM&S in talks with Ocado over potential delivery service
Retailer considering online deliveries to help turn business around in deal that could signal end of Waitrose’s supply deal with Ocado
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ArticleCrussh extends vegan trial
Health food chain to keep Soho branch vegan until at least end of February after customers vote six to one in favour of doing so
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ArticlePink Lady lowers harvest estimate
Major apple brand now expects 20,000 tonnes less than previously forecast but says it has enjoyed promising start to marketing year
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ArticlePressure mounts to fast-track Dutch veg imports
‘Green Lanes’ system would see perishable products cleared by customs officials before arriving at ports, allowing them to avoid queues
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ArticleSupermarket buyer lays bare full cost of no-deal
Frustrated buyer details impact on price and availability at crucial time of year for fresh produce imports in radio phone-in on LBC
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ArticleGreencore “prepared to airfreight” as no-deal looms
Irish convenience food supplier will consider importing ingredients by air to avoid disruption to shipping in event of a hard Brexit
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ArticlePotato potential
With potatoes returning to sales growth last year, AHDB’s senior retail insight analyst Kim Malley sees opportunities for further progress, particularly in cuisine-based convenience products. Fred Searle reports
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ArticlePotato sales rise as campaign gets results
After years of decline, potato sales are on the up again thanks to an AHDB campaign, a simplified offer and an increase in retail promotions
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ArticleKellogg’s adds veg to cereal for first time
Inclusion of carrots in new organic granola marks first time the brand has added a vegetable to one of its cereals in its 113-year history
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ArticleBrexit ‘could cause thousands more heart attacks’
Price rises on fruit and veg likely to reduce consumption, contributing to an estimated 12,400 more deaths from cardiovascular disease by 2030
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ArticleBudding nursery relocates after strong first year
Plants365 has moved to a new site in Lincolnshire after “exciting first year in business”