All articles by Fred Searle – Page 90
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ArticleTesco sales grow for seventh quarter running
Retailer’s recovery continues as profits shoot up and shareholders receive a dividend for first time in three years
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VideoHow to make a 'vegetarian oyster'
Paul Da Costa Greaves of Dutch microgreen specialist Koppert Cress uses a shiso leaf, an oyster leaf, a Bling Blossom and a Salty Finger to make a fishy flavour combo at The Restaurant Show in London
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ArticleThird Veggie Pret opens in London
Store opening in Clerkenwell to coincide with launch of new vegetarian and vegan sandwiches and wraps
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ArticleTory MP wades into labour debate with ‘misogynist’ remarks
South Thanet MP Craig Mackinlay says unemployed young Brits should take up farm jobs so they can work alongside “gorgeous EU workers”
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ArticleMicrogreens 'much more than just confetti'
Educational programme from Koppert Cress encourages budding chefs to use microgreens for nutrition and flavour, not just aesthetics
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ArticleOrganic growth in Dutch topfruit
The Netherlands' organics boom could soon set prices tumbling, says the country's largest organic topfruit grower, Robert Elshof
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ArticlePlant burger that ‘bleeds’ to star at London conference
US meat substitute to be sampled by Joanna Lumley at conference highlighting environmental impact of livestock production
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ArticleIsle of Wight grower extends speciality tomato season
Production will continue into early November this year, capitalising on strong demand particularly for green tomatoes
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ArticleSpain fears rise of the Egyptians
As Egypt ramps up its citrus production and turns desert into groves, Spain’s citrus producers are keeping a close eye on the competition
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ArticleGrowers can now salt their mushrooms too
Salt joins list of 16 other everyday substances that growers can use to control pests, weeds and diseases after European Commission approval
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ArticleBranston appoints new South West general manager
Former Brake Bros and QV Foods employee joins potato supplier to oversee operations at site for new and salad potatoes
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ArticleNFU urges RPA to ‘up its game’ on subsidy payments
Body warns growers that remapping of common land, on which farmers can claim entitlements, could worsen delays in processing claims
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ArticleTwins set to smash own record for UK’s biggest pumpkin
Current record holders expect to beat last year’s record by more than 20 stone at pumpkin festival near Southampton on 14 October
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Video'Brand is key' to Tenderstem success
Watch: Tight specs demanded by Tenderstem brand have been integral to the product's strong sales growth, says Barfoots grower Richard Le Cornu
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ArticleSainsbury’s trials checkout-free shopping
Retailer takes a leaf out of Amazon’s book and begins testing smartphone technology to allow customers to avoid queuing
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ArticleNFU backs May’s Brexit implementation period
Union supports plans to extend Brexit deadline by two years but says farmers need more detail on how immigration system will work
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ArticleAHDB in £1m soil biology research partnership
Five-year knowledge exchange programme aims to bring together research and practical approaches to soil biology and soil health
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ArticleNim’s listed at Co-op in first supermarket deal
Air-dried fruit and veg crisp brand to be sold at 60 Co-op stores in the South East, with plans to roll out nationally depending on sales
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ArticleTesco fights waste by selling blemished apples
Retailer to support growers by selling fruit with ‘frost ring’ that would normally fall outside of crop specs
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ArticleOrganic sales set to reach new heights
Revenues expected to surpass £2.2 billion by end of year, which would be sector’s best ever annual sales figure