All articles by Fred Searle – Page 72
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ArticleThames freight on the rise as ‘Vision’ strategy bears fruit
Freight volume surges thanks to Thames Vision strategy to maximise use of the river and take lorries off the road in London and South East
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ArticleSodexo tackles on-farm waste with food rescue scheme
Multinational caterer joins forces with Midlands fresh produce supplier and food waste firm to supply schools and businesses with wonky veg
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ArticleNFU seeks “urgent meeting” with govt amid Brexit impasse
Union president says no-deal scenario is “unthinkable”, stressing that lack of progress in negotiations is damaging farmers’ businesses
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ArticleNFU's new London base 'will make farmers’ voices heard’
New offices in heart of Westminster expected to boost opportunities to meet policy makers at crucial time for future of UK agriculture
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ArticleJupiter lands best company award
Fruit supplier picks up Food & Drink Award from luxury lifestyle magazine Lux Life following year of rapid growth and varietal breakthroughs
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ArticleNewstairs targets strong post-harvest stonefruit varieties
Stonefruit breeder focusing on low-acidity and strong post-harvest characteristics, with new varieties set to come to market “very soon”
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ArticleLiam Fox tries to reassure farmers over food standards
International trade secretary stresses importance of high food standards after Brexit amid ongoing concerns they could slip in free trade deals
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ArticleCo-op chief calls for end to in-house ethical labels
CCO Michael Fletcher says Fairtrade is “gold standard” and other labels “fall short”, appearing to criticise Sainsbury’s “Fairly Traded” mark
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ArticleHalf of shoppers ‘would pay more’ for one-hour deliveries
Latest IGD research highlights thirst for speed and convenience in fast-growing online retail channel
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ArticleCoregeo appoints PR and social media manager
Kyla Flynn joins Pink Lady and Tenderstem brand marketer from social media agency MCG as Coregeo looks to boost its brands' digital clout
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ArticleM&S revamps food team in major leadership shake-up
Retailer hires Tesco commercial director for fresh food George Wright as it looks to reverse sharp decline in profitability
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ArticlePumpkin push
Suppliers are beginning sales earlier each year as Halloween gains in popularity, but drought conditions have dented yields this season and a national shortage looks likely
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ArticleTesco’s head of e-commerce leaves for energy giant
Adrian Letts leaves Tesco after spearheading major growth in online sales channel and launching nationwide same-day deliveries
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ArticleNew asparagus variety launched for warmer climates
Pacific Green variety said to combine high yields with premium tip quality, following successful international trials over past three seasons
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ArticleTrading blows in nuts
Tit-for-tat tariff rises are causing disruption and uncertainty in the US nut sector, but the UK market is enjoying strong growth as the trend for healthy snacking continues apace
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ArticleAD chief calls for universal food waste collections
Industry body touts environmental, economic and employment opportunities offered by AD in letter to the Treasury
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ArticlePackaging gangmaster arrested in Newport
Latvian man arrested on suspicion of labour exploitation in fresh food packaging and processing in south Wales
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Article‘Trawler net’ method heralds “new era” of food fraud detection
Next Generation Sequencing for plants and fungi will allow food testers to detect adulteration in complex products containing fruit and veg
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ArticlePlant-based diets now commonplace, research suggests
One in two British shoppers either follow or are interested in a vegan, vegetarian or flexitarian diet, according to IGD survey
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ArticleFlorette launches Superfood Side Salad bowl
Leading salad brand looks to build on success of bagged Superfood Salad which has enjoyed consistently high demand