All articles by Fred Searle – Page 95
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ArticleIGD hails 2016 charity initiatives
Research charity involved in various programmes to help industry bring through fresh talent, promote healthier diets and meet consumer needs
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Article‘Free movement will end in March 2019,' minister says
New immigration system to be in place by time Britain leaves EU, government claims, with committee to assess contribution of EU migrants
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ArticleThe rise of the populists
With populism growing across the world, the Financial Times’ chief economics commentator has warned the consumer goods sector that it must heed its rise. Fred Searle spoke to Martin Wolf about how this affects fresh produce in the UK
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ArticleIGD: ‘Sector must adapt to summer shopping habits’
Families opt for bigger shopping trips, eat healthier and try to save money during school summer holidays, according to new research
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ArticleThe rise of the juneberry
Juneberries may be virtually unheard of in the UK, but this environmentally-friendly berry has big potential according to the country’s only commercial grower. Fred Searle meets Sophie Sidaway
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ArticleEustice backs precision irrigation at centre opening
Defra minister cuts the ribbon at NIAB EMR research centre aimed at cutting water use and boosting grower returns
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ArticleBritish Growers call for PO scheme to continue
PO system must be retained to ensure UK producers compete on level playing field with European competitors post-Brexit, new report urges
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ArticleHealthy snacking drives berry sales
The soft-fruit market continues to grow as consumers swap biscuits for berries, but Brexit remains a major concern
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ArticleWeak pound contributes to retail price rises
Unfavourable post-referendum exchange rates one of several factors driving price rises in grapes and apples among other products
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ArticleBrexit leaves food security at risk, report warns
Food security, safety and prices could all be adversely affected when UK leaves EU especially given government’s lack of vision
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ArticleBarratt leaves Natures Way
CEO steps down from prepared salad and fruit supplier after growing turnover from £68 million to £200m
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ArticlePay dispute settled at M&S food haulier
Pickers and loaders at logistics firm Gist win pay parity following representation from Unite union
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ArticleChiquita aims for smiles on faces with new campaign
UK director says brand has changed tack with this summer’s banana marketing drive as it turns London’s buses, cabs and screens yellow
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ArticleBIFGA calls on PM to support fruit sector
Body representing independent topfruit growers sends letter urging May to support industry on nine issues including subsidies and labour supply
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ArticleLondon buses get an avo makeover
Capital's buses and black cabs turn green as part of first Europe-wide avocado marketing campaign
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ArticleLondon welcomes major new AD facility
Food waste recycling service ReFood opens new anaerobic digester in Dagenham that is capable of powering 12,600 homes a year
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ArticleNew crane to help lift capacity at Portsmouth
Portsmouth International Port installs new crane to increase lifting capacity and support shift to heavier containers
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ArticleAldi on top for customer satisfaction
Booming discounter tops UK Customer Satisfaction Index, with customer service closely linked to share price across food retail
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ArticleTray sealer helps berry grower cope with orders boom
Machinery from Packaging Automation allows Blacketyside Farm to increase throughputs by a quarter and reduce costs
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ArticleLondon restaurant showcases Jerte Picota cherries
Spanish eatery Hispania launches three special dishes for ‘Jerte Picota Cherry Week’ from 10 to 14 July