All articles by Fred Searle – Page 8
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NewsUKFPN to promote sector through series of high-profile events
House of Lords gathering, Festival of Agriculture, and All-Party Parliamentary Group offer opportunites to showcase UK fresh produce sector
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News‘Bright future for UK wholesale markets as demand for quality grows’
Gary Marshall of Covent Garden Tenants’ Association believes a post-Covid shift in eating habits is working to the advantage of UK wholesale markets
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NewsNew group aims to unlock potential of UK greenhouse sector
Greenhouse Innovation Consortium formed to accelerate innovation and foster collaboration and knowledge sharing in a bid to boost UK food security
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NewsAsia Fruit Logistica preview: Rest of Europe
Following yesterday’s preview of Dutch exhibitors at the Hong Kong show, we round up more of the event’s European contingent
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NewsAngus Soft Fruits officially launches new AVA raspberries
AVA Monet and AVA Dali developed to improve economic viability of raspberry growing following downturn in production related to high costs
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NewsGrocery price inflation rises for first time since March 2023
Inflation up slightly but only to average level seen before start of cost-of-living crisis
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ArticleUK: Ein Drittel der Kinder verzehrt weniger Obst als noch vor einem Jahr
Wie aus einer neuen von der Wohltätigkeitsorganisation FareShare in Auftrag gegebenen und von YouGov durchgeführten Umfrage hervorgeht, geben drei von zehn Eltern an, dass ihre Kinder weniger Obst essen als im vergangenen Jahr.
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FeaturesNorth Carolina Sweetpotato Commission eyes UK market growth
Michelle Grainger of the North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission tells Fred Searle about the organisation’s latest efforts to boost sales in Britain
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NewsCost of living drives down UK children’s fruit consumption
New survey from FareShare finds that a third of children are eating less fruit than a year ago
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FeaturesIndonesian picker allegations highlight risk of exploitation for seasonal workers
For the second time in three years, Indonesian pickers are alleged to have been charged illegal fees by a third party to come and work on UK farms
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NewsMPs enrol on new NFU scheme to champion British food and farming
Food and Farming Fellowship Scheme aims to create new group of MPs to speak up for the agricultural industry
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NewsGrowUp eyes expansion after £38m investment
Funds from Generate Capital will be used to increase vertical farm’s production capacity and grow its salad brands
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NewsLondon summit aims to boost Spanish fresh produce exports to UK
Spain Food Nation Summit returns for second year with narrower focus on fruits and vegetables, wine and gourmet food products
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NewsNFU president meets new Defra secretary
Tom Bradshaw and Steve Reed discuss food security, the investment required for the future of farming, and restrictions to planning policy
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NewsThorvald robots now treat ‘one in 10’ UK strawberries
Saga Robotics announces new partnerships with major growers in Kent, Scotland, and the south of England
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NewsIceland unveils ‘supermarket manifesto’ ahead of general election
Executive chair Richard Walker says he wants to advocate for customers and colleagues and narrow the gap between government and British high streets
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NewsEden Research closes in on new bioinsecticide
Products shows strong efficacy against all life stages of key pests in lab and field trials
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NewsNew online platform launched to market surplus fresh produce
Ample Marketplace supports UK growers to make the most of their crop and tackle food waste
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NewsTesco introduces fully branded Zespri SunGold packs
Shift from own label aims to boost awareness and penetration of golden kiwifruit variety