All articles by Fred Searle – Page 97
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ArticleNo 10 'rules out' free movement transition period
Government insists free movement will end in March 2019 and rules out 'off-the-shelf' immigration deal, following days of cabinet contradictions
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ArticleDefra adviser sparks farm tax row
Dieter Helm claims UK agriculture receives disproportionate government support, with tax breaks used to 'avoid inheritance tax'
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AnalysisAnalysis: The Big 50 Products 2017
Retail prices may be rising at last but Brexit has brought currency volatility and concerns of an impending labour crisis
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ArticleSainsbury’s extends Paralympics GB sponsorship
Retailer commits to supporting Britain’s Paralympic team for upcoming winter and summer Games
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ArticleElsoms shakes up senior leadership
Plant breeder reshuffles responsibilities of directors as it prepares for growth through range expansion and R&D investment
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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