All articles by Fred Searle – Page 72
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ArticleSupermarkets reveal commitments to drought-hit growers
Six of Britain's top nine retailers outline measures taken to support growers through weather-related supply difficulties
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ArticleGovt reveals plan to boost exports after Brexit
Food and drinks industry negotiates sector deal with government as DIT reveals plan to target potential exporters with better loans and support
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ArticleSainsbury’s and Asda ‘could sell up to 300 stores’
Retailers could be forced to close up to 300 outlets due to potential issues with local competition rules, according to new analysis
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ArticleMcCain ‘set for 20 per cent price hike’
Frozen supplier reported to be increasing the wholesale price of all its potato products following nightmare growing conditions
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ArticleA crying game
Drought conditions are set to cause unprecedented shortages in onions, with price rises looking inevitable
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ArticleSwedes unwrapped: Asda ditches the plastic
Retailer removes wrapping from the root veg as part of 10 per cent plastic reduction commitment
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ArticleNew freezing method 'preserves fruit for three years'
Andorran frozen specialist and UK supplier team up to launch patented technique that 'fully preserves' quality and nutrients
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ArticleSainsbury’s launches till-free shopping
New app means shoppers no longer have to wait at a check-out to pay at store in south London
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ArticleFlorette creates winter salad mix
One of two autumn launches, the Winter Mix responds to consumer demand for a bagged salad suited to colder temperatures
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ArticleTenderstem to pop up at food festivals
Foodies at The Great British Food Festival and The Big Feastival can sample the brassica while being serenaded by indie band Dead Blue
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ArticleDover opposes govt plans to divert food exports
Port insists Dover is closest and most efficient crossing to Europe following plans to switch to other ports in no deal Brexit scenario
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ArticleNFU launches ‘Water Bank’ to help drought-hit farmers
New service allows farmers to trade water with neighbours as they struggle to cope with prolonged spell of hot, dry weather
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ArticleMorrisons ditches plastic sleeves on cucumbers
Retailer does away with wrapping on British and Dutch cucumbers amid war on packaging but experts warn the move will reduce shelf life
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ArticleOnly two in 10,000 picking applicants British
Recruitment firm Concordia says physical toll and transport difficulties put off British workers as frustration grows over government inaction
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ArticleSainsbury’s named UK’s greenest supermarket
Retailer emits fewer greenhouse gases than any of its competitors, whereas Iceland and discounters have work to do
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ArticleTesco-Carrefour alliance to start in October
Joint purchasing arrangement will allow supermarkets to cut price of everyday items as two retailers face up to rising competition
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ArticleNFT signs major import contract at Tilbury
Chilled distributor in four-way collaboration to import 5,000 pallets of bananas and pineapples a week
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ArticleCo-op to open £6m distribution centre in Highlands
New facility near Inverness will support expansion as retailer plans to open 18 new stores in Scotland
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ArticleChilean kiwis move north due to PSA disease
Plantations added in north and removed in south as producers seek out areas less affected by deadly bacteria
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ArticleAldi 'lowers brassica specs' as heatwave continues
Supermarket drops weight requirements on pre-pack broccoli but growers want further reductions from retailers