All articles by Nina Pullman – Page 104
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ArticleVisit ‘may reopen’ Cuban potato market
A government-backed trade visit to Cuba was 'positive' and may reopen strategic market into Caribbean for British seed potatoes
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ArticleStangroom named herb chairman
Fiona Lamotte steps down as BHTA chairman to be replaced by Nigel Stangroom during conference for herb industry
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Grower urges dredging on Newsnight
Widespread flooding in Somerset has sparked a bitter debate over whether dredging the rivers is the best control method
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ArticleToddlers' healthy eating club opens
New club aims to nip fussy eating in the bud by exposing youngsters to fruit and vegetables and providing support to families
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ArticleDover port plans unveiled
A long-term regeneration plan for Dover port could see the addition of a new cargo terminal and 600 new jobs
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ArticleNew EU plans join dairy and fruit
Proposals to streamline existing school health campaigns for fruit and milk will address poor nutrition and reduce admin burden
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Beetroot juice boosts athletes at altitude
New research has found that a shot of concentrated beetroot juice ‘substantially’ improves athletic performance
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ArticleProduce World up fundraising stakes
Staff at veg giant will attempt to break sky-dive record as one of many fundraising activities for children’s charity
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ArticleRoux backs tube-based produce farm
Vegetables and salad to be grown in ex-air raid tunnel close to London Underground line in new urban growing initiative
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ArticlePrince hosts hospital food milestone
The first financial incentives for hospitals to improve food are a ‘fantastic opportunity’ for suppliers of public sector
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ArticleIceland waste food theft case dropped
A case against three men stealing fresh produce from bins behind an Iceland store has been dropped after retailer CEO steps in
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ArticleRetailer’s rooftop farm seeks home
An urban growing initiative that grows on top of North London retailer will be relocated to make way for urgent roof repairs
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ArticleNestle files for sweet potato patent
Grocery giant applies for patent on manufacturing process for purple sweet potato puffs to be used in bars and cereals
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ArticleBrassica event focuses on change
Bi-annual brassica growers’ conference welcomed record number for speakers including Christine Tacon and Andy Baxter
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ArticleBranston raises £15k for charity
Staff at potato giant undertook numerous challenges, including James Rogerson, who cycled 137 miles in one day
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ArticleRare berries may halt weight gain
Lingonberries come top in a study on the health benefits of berries while ‘super’ açai berry doesn’t live up to expectations
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ArticleRetailer to stock only expired products
A Boston supermarket will sell only out-of-date items and misshapen fresh produce in a bid to tackle food waste
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ArticleGrowers needed for NFU posts
Nominations are open for six places on the NFU’s horticulture and potatoes board, with all six current posts also standing again
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ArticleClimate change will hike food prices
Study warns that switching land to energy crops instead of food will mean higher global food prices and need for ‘flexible’ trading
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ArticleSupplier invests £4m in cold store
Frozen fruit and veg firm will increase freezer space by 20 per cent and create space for double-decker trailers