All articles by Martyn Fisher – Page 21
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Article70 UK farmers join EU counterparts on demo
Four NFU bosses also meet to discuss the situation, and call for a 'widespread culture change'
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ArticleBest British cherry season 'in 30 years'
Since the start of the British cherry season in May, growers have produced 2,682 tonnes - an uplift of 80 per cent on 2014's 1,488t
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ArticleNew major potato campaign aimed at young women
AHDB Potatoes and Bord Bia scheme, aimed primarily at most infrequent purchasers, 'needs industry help to challenge consumer perceptions'
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ArticlePopular fruit and veg shop 'forced to close' to return
Gloucestershire grocer has been given a new lease of life after originally being 'forced' to close due to a new property development
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ArticleSainsbury's urges young adults to consider farming
Retailer claims that research has reveals over a third of 16 to 24-year-olds match the criteria for a modern day career in farming
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ArticleTrailer of potatoes overturns and spills load across road
B-road in Suffolk closed after tractor-pulled trailer filled with potatoes overturns
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ArticleBooker cleared to snap up Budgens and Londis
UK's largest cash and carry chain now reportedly expects the acquisition to be completed by September 14
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ArticleBiggest UK-wide celebration of organics launched
Soil Association has put together a free marketing pack for all Catering Mark holders to help them join in with Organic September
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ArticleFenmarc prepares for future success
Martyn Fisher speaks to Kate Milligan, director of the prepared business unit at Fenmarc, about the impact the discounters, meal kits and busier lifestyles are having on the prepared produce market
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ArticleNew retail listings for growing smoothie brand
Savse, recently heralded by the UK government, will now see its products stocked in The Co-op and Sainsbury's
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ArticlePrepared proves pretty popular
Shoppers are buying prepared produce more frequently, as consumers look for more convenience in their lives
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ArticlePotato farmers crowned 'producers of the decade'
Part of awards ceremony for National Trust’s 1,500 tenant farmers and estates across England, Wales and Northern Ireland
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ArticleMajor baby food brands 'stop kids eating their greens'
UK researchers found fruit and sweet veg re mostly used rather than bitter produce, hindering development of bitter tastes among youngsters
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ArticleYoghurt giant 'struggles' to get UK-grown organic fruit
The firm has launched a nationwide 'fruit quest' to find Britain’s organic fruit growers after reaching an 'impasse'
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ArticleNew home for wholesale market 'to get green light'
Officers at Birmingham City Council have reportedly wholeheartedly recommended plans for the city's new fruit and veg market for approval
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ArticleEx-Tesco boss 'to be quizzed' over accounts black hole
Philip Clarke is expected to be interviewed by the Serious Fraud Office over Tesco's £326m accounting black hole
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ArticleAvocado supplier on verge of being £100m business
Greencell has increased its turnover for the year ending 27 December 2014 to £99.5m, up from the revised 2013 figure of £75.7m
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ArticleWholesalers prepare for product price hikes
Chillies, tomatoes and cucumbers costing more than usual due to a variety of weather difficulties
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ArticleS&A Produce enjoys strong financial year
Pre-tax profit rose to £2m in 2014, according to accounts held at Companies House, up from £863,574 in 2013
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ArticlePurple potatoes 'may help limit the spread of cancer'
Research found that baked purple-fleshed potatoes suppressed the growth of colon cancer tumours by targeting the cancer's stem cells