All articles by Fred Searle – Page 69
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ArticleLogistics sector welcomes Brexit deal
Following repeated warnings of crippling border checks and major tailbacks, ports and logistics firms have welcomed the proposed Brexit deal as an opportunity for stability
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ArticleKent council warns of no-deal chaos ahead of vote
Gridlock on roads could be worse than that seen during Operation Stack in 2015, according to report, with council leader appealing to MPs
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ArticleHow fruit flies found their way into our fruit bowls
Indigenous people in southern Africa were first to be bugged by the flies, which gradually became less picky in their fruit tastes, study suggests
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ArticleFood and grocery sales set to rise this Christmas
Retail revenues expected to increase by 2.4 per cent this year compared to last, with nearly one in ten planning to eat a veggie Christmas dinner
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ArticleNFU pushes for climate change resilience measures
Union advises government and farming industry on how to safeguard agriculture from extreme weather events following this summer’s drought
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ArticleEnd ‘violence’ against soil, urges Riverford founder
Guy Singh-Watson releases video rant calling for better treatment of soils to mark World Soil Day
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ArticleCoal mines suggested for underground farms
Abandoned mines and air defence tunnels could be used for large-scale hydroponic production, say academics at University of Nottingham
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ArticleG’s announces thanksgiving service for Guy Shropshire
Salad and vegetable supplier invites fresh produce industry to pay respects to its “visionary” and “inspirational” founder
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ArticleCopa and Cogeca back Brexit deal
Major interest groups for European farmers welcome breakthrough in negotiations, urging MPs to ratify deal and ensure a speedy exit
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ArticleChop’d to switch to recycled plastic containers
Salad bar chain will start using 100 per cent recycled PET from January, hoping to influence others to follow their lead
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ArticleLidl donates 3,000 Christmas dinners to charity
Discounter to give vast quantities of potatoes, Brussels sprouts and other festive food to community groups in bid to fight isolation this Christmas
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ArticleBranston appoints new sales and marketing director
Potato supplier appoints former Worldwide Fruit and G’s manager as it pushes forward with ambitious growth plans
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ArticleFood charity launches cookbook with celebrity chefs
FoodCycle, which tackles loneliness, food poverty and food waste, teams up with top chefs to launch digital recipe book
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ArticleWonky houmous producer launches seasonal flavour
ChicP unveils UK’s first garlic-free houmous made with rescued veg, with 10 per cent of pricetag to be donated to sustainable food charity
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ArticleSturgeon opens Albert Bartlett’s chilled plant
Scotland’s First Minister says facility is “huge boost” to food processing and horticultural sectors, allowing supplier to develop new products
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ArticleBritish Growers appoints new crop association exec
Director with experience at large-scale manufacturers joins fresh produce body in key post
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ArticleLack of promotion limits easy peeler potential
The UK citrus market may be enjoying steady sales growth but Rob Cullum of Pacific Produce says the category is crying out for more investment in marketing to boost consumption
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Article‘Farmers need to influence policy’
Industry should make its voice heard and work with advocates to shape policy and regulation, Nuffield scholar tells delegates
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ArticleOliver Kay looks to compostable future
Wholesaler has started speed-composting its food waste for use by growers, as well as switching to various forms of compostable packaging
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ArticleFruit and veg 'lessens menopause symptoms’
Women that ate lots of fresh produce during menopause experienced fewer mental and physical health issues, new study shows