All articles by Fred Searle – Page 85
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ArticleChilean blueberry growers move into organics
Blueberry growers in north of country gearing up for organic production as Peruvian volumes soar and export competition rises
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ArticleAviko launches ‘hotter, crunchier’ new fries
Chips cook in just three minutes and stay hot and crunchy for longer than other varieties, potato processor says
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ArticlePink Lady calls for entries in young food writers comp
Apple brand is partnering with Guild of Food Writers for second year in search for the next Jay Rayner or Nigella Lawson
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ArticleHoverflies offer ‘dual benefit to strawberry growers’
New research by NIAB EMR shows that insect eats aphids as well as pollinating strawberry plants, helping to boost yields
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ArticleOld teach young in organic growing project
Campaign will see parents and grandparents teaching children to grow herbs in bid to boost food knowledge and health
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ArticleCertis launches new powdery mildew control
Bio-fungicide to be welcomed by growers given limited number of control options against troublesome disease
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ArticleTesco launches Swedish meat substitute
Retailer responds to booming demand for frozen vegetarian foods and meat alternatives
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ArticleBitcoin for bananas
Last year, the cryptocurrency craze spread to fresh produce with the launch of organic banana venture Bananacoin. After a positive initial response, its founders now have global ambitions but some are sceptical of the cryto-boom
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ArticleExperts call for urgent action on soil health
Campaigners and stakeholders call for more detail on government’s soil health pledge at parliamentary debate
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VideoVideo: Jacqui Green talks berries
Berry Gardens chief executive discusses her first few months in the job, the latest supply situation and where she sees category growth
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ArticleResearch warns of 29-mile tailbacks at UK border
Study finds that adding just two minutes to each vehicle check after Brexit could more than triple the length of queues
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VideoVideo: Graham Young talks avocados
Greencell managing director discusses production, varietal development and building the consumer base for avocados
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ArticleJaffa partners with the Scouts
The two-year deal includes sponsorship of Beaver and Cub badges, with the citrus brand hoping to encourage children to lead healthy lives
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ArticleHarper Adams shoots up world uni league table
University in Shropshire makes it into top 200 in QS World University Rankings for Agriculture and Forestry
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ArticleCalais boss warns of ’30-mile tailbacks’
Head of the port calls for urgent action to avert food shortages and French politician warns problem is 10 times bigger than Irish border
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ArticlePortsmouth on the hunt for new shipping lines
Port appoints new business development manager in bid to attract new importers and shipping lines following Geest Line’s relocation to Dover
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ArticleEureka Produce ceases trading
Northamptonshire-based wholesaler shuts up shop just 12 months after announcing £500,000 investment to grow facilities and expand workforce
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ArticleDairy farmers fear fight to the bottom
The final part in Fred Searle's series exploring what the different fresh food sectors need from a British Agricultural Strategy looks at dairy
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ArticleFishermen keen to reel in Brexit catch
The third in Fred Searle's series exploring what the different fresh food sectors need from a British Agricultural Strategy looks at fish
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ArticleFresh produce sector counts cost of the snow
‘Beast from the east’ and Storm Emma disrupt harvesting, planting and supply in range of produce, causing some damage to polytunnels