All articles by Fred Searle – Page 92
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ArticleNFU urges chancellor to back farmers in budget
Meurig Raymond calls on Philip Hammond to ease Brexit instability by encouraging investment and innovation in farm businesses
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ArticleAsda sales growth slows
Like-for-like sales growth decreases from 1.8 per cent to 1.1 per cent as supermarket’s recovery loses momentum
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ArticleLondon chocolatier launches prune and gin truffle
Award-winning chef Paul A Young showcases California Prunes in latest creation promoting the fruit
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ArticleBean wilt research set to boost Kenyan supply
Project will try to identify causes of pathogenic disease and boost fine and runner bean yields by 10 per cent
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ArticleAI will help big four ‘combat discounters’
New technology in stock replenishment will allow major supermarkets to maximise profits as discounters continue to grow, says Blue Yonder
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ArticleMolyneux Kale trials Italian chicories
Lancashire grower sees sales potential in puntarelle and other varieties, which could help fill winter gap in British salad production
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ArticleMorrisons launches voice orders with Amazon Alexa
Supermarket integrates online delivery service with voice-controlled personal assistant
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ArticleCornwall appeals for special labour support after Brexit
Council asks for area-specific migration laws after study shows serious labour shortages are already causing crop losses
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ArticleAHDB to launch Potato Data Centre at sector trade show
Data tool will provide information on price, variety, planted area, market sector and yield
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ArticleCase study: Branching out
Interest is growing in a technique to increase biodiversity, diversify production and boost profits, simply by planting trees
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ArticleNew environmental watchdog planned after Brexit
Gove announces plans for independent body to ‘hold powerful to account’ amid concerns Brexit could remove environmental protections
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ArticleShops for the seasons
From supermarkets to grassroots co-ops, efforts are being made to limit the environmental cost of retail, but is the prevailing model still inherently unsustainable?
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ArticleSoil Association brings back organic Christmas store
Certification body relaunches online marketplace to help its organic licensees market their produce
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ArticleBakkavor to float after all
Prepared produce supplier decides to list shares but at a lower price despite previous concerns about market volatility
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ArticleLidl opens new £55m RDC in Exeter
Distribution centre part of plans to modernise facilities in South West and invest £1.45bn in UK business by 2019
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ArticleGlyphosate renewal blocked in EU vote
Nine EU member states block reauthorisation of contrioversial weedkiller amid environmental concerns and fears it may cause cancer
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ArticlePrepWorld wins 'food Oscar' after factory turnaround
Prepared fruit manufacturer rewarded for improving quality standards at Food Manufacture Excellence Awards
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ArticleWage inflation and price cuts hit Sainsbury’s profits
Group profits down nine per cent due to ‘price investment, wage costs and Argos takeover' but sales rise as retailer improves food ranges
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ArticleSpanish contracts signed early to avoid shortages
Aldi working with Spanish growers ‘earlier than normal’ as retailers take precautions following last season’s snow and floods
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ArticleFruit and veg crisps listed at Ocado
Fruit and veg crisp manufacturer says deal could help its turnover double by end of 2017