All articles by Nina Pullman – Page 15
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ArticleWaitrose launches new spiralised beetroot
Retailer said sales of beetroot are rising across various formats including 164 per cent sales increase in the Duchy Organic brand
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ArticleVitacress helping to tackle river phosphate levels
Producer is working with salmon and trout conservation body to help reduce phosphate levels in the River Itchen
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ArticlePromote overlooked veg mid aisle, retailers told
The Food Foundation has launched a new online guide for retailers to help them sell more vegetables
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ArticleCalls to remove Jersey tax on fresh produce
Removing fruit and veg from a five per cent Goods and Services Tax on the Channel Island could help improve diets
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ArticleGove outlines vision for ‘green Brexit’
Major speech from Defra minister has strong focus on farm subsidies linked to environmental protection
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ArticleGrower moves into eggs due to Brexit labour fears
SEF is investing £5m in a new free range egg operation after ‘total disregard’ by government for crucial labour supply in veg
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ArticleWaitrose launches new food waste campaign
Retailer will profile households aiming for zero-waste and offer tips to avoid food waste in new Live Wise campaign
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ArticleIan Summerfield to leave Langmeads
Group CEO is stepping down after 27 years at the business to relocate to a new role in the UAE
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ArticleKoppert Cress unveils lavender cress
New lavender-flavoured Liita Cress from Dutch micro produce specialist builds on popularity of lavender in high-end foodservice
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ArticleInterview: New man at the helm
Joint ventures, discounters and a new farming strategy are top of the agenda for Newmafruit’s new MD, Wayne Milne. Nina Pullman went to meet him
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ArticleFareShare opens new East Anglia depot
Suppliers in East Anglia can divert surplus fresh produce to local projects to tackle hunger thanks to new FareShare site
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ArticleWaitrose promotes cherries on TV
Retailer has placed cherries at centre of new tv ad featuring pollination of cherry blossom at Lower Hope Fruit farm
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ArticleKenyan drought is ‘major concern’
Lack of rain is restricting planting and irrigation in Kenya while UN watchdog warns of worrying outlook for next three months
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ArticleUK ‘could become Europe’s Singapore’
Post-Brexit UK could echo success of Asian powerhouse thanks to economy and trading partners, Spanish business leaders have said
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ArticleAldi unveils 4,000 jobs in major recruitment drive
Discounter said it needs more staff to match growth plans while Tesco continues major redundancy programme
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ArticleGove hears about Co-op British sourcing plans
Defra minister visited the Co-op’s stand at the Great Yorkshire Show where he spoke with retailer’s head of agriculture
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Article'Underdog' plums arrive early into Waitrose
Retailer pitches plums and cream as ideal accompaniment to Wimbledon as British season kicks off early
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ArticleMPs ask Sainsbury’s to reconsider Fairtrade move
MPs and consumers are petitioning retailer to reconsider launching its own ‘Fairly Traded’ tea range following NGO concerns
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ArticleNew crop science centre wins £30m
The Cambridge Centre for Crop Science will focus on real world impacts of research on new crops and growing techniques
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ArticleHop pioneer Peter Davies passes away
Herefordshire hop grower was an inspiration to others who worked throughout his life to secure the future of British hops