All articles by Nina Pullman – Page 24
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ArticleMetis stonefruit brand unveils official UK launch
Coregeo adds another brand to its stable with deal to market four varieties of European-grown plumcot Metis in the UK
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ArticleCo-op to open 12 new Welsh stores
Convenience retailer is investing £16m in new stores and refits across Wales as it continues to prioritise locally-sourced food
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ArticleTesco trials pulp mushroom punnets
Retailer said new packaging is fully recyclable and will absorb moisture leading to fresher mushrooms
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ArticleVeg suppliers gear up for British season
Asparagus, spring onions and Tenderstem are all benefiting from the mild spring, while cost pressures continue to plague carrots
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ArticleNew UK trade mission takes firms to Hong Kong
British produce firms can benefit from discounted access to Asia Fruit Logistica, Asiafruit Congress and a hotel deal
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ArticleLeadsom confirms no trial seasonal workers scheme
Minister has said 'there is no evidence' that a pilot scheme is needed days after visiting fruit farm to hear of labour challenges
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ArticleDefra minister visits Kent fruit farm
Andrea Leadsom visited WB Chambers with local MP Helen Whately to hear more about challenges in recruiting seasonal labour
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ArticlePrioritise veg and salad over puddings, schools told
Schools are being urged to shift from a 'feeding' to an 'eating' culture as 10 per cent of children were found at risk from obesity
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ArticleHorticulture businesses see profits rise
Glasshouse and veg production drove revenue growth in the sector, while fruit growers struggled with low farmgate prices
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ArticleDesiva Produce unveils John Lewis Italian apples promo
Kent importer is offering £25 John Lewis vouchers for every two pallets of MelaSi-branded Italian apples until mid May
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ArticleWoman cures migraines by eating only fruit
A Slovenian woman has said eating only fruit has cured her of several long-term ailments against the advice of nutritionists
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ArticleNew commercial director at Thanet Earth
Tamara Redding joins from poultry supplier Bernard Matthews and will replace Richard Diplock at glasshouse veg supplier
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ArticleNew Zealand's organic outlook
Bostock New Zealand is one of the leading grower-exporters of organic apples to the UK. Nina Pullman hears from founder John Bostock on market trends, Brexit and UK retail attitudes
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ArticleFarming charities announce merger
LEAF and FACE have announced proposals to merge and increase capabilities in helping the public appreciate farming
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ArticleMiss England finalist wears pallet dress
Sian Healy has won an ‘eco-dress’ competition wearing pallets supplied by Pooling Partners
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ArticleAsda relaunches budget ‘Farm Stores’ range
The range includes nine produce items and is seen to follow last year’s move by Tesco to launch its new ‘fake’ farm brands
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ArticleMajor new study finds eating fruit cuts diabetes risk
A long-term study of half a million Chinese adults has found that eating more fresh fruit significantly lowers the risk of diabetes
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ArticleLidl opens its largest UK depot
New regional distribution centre in Birmingham will service 56 stores as part of major expansion in West Midlands
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ArticlePackaging specialist unveils innovation centre
Americk Packaging is to open a new Innovation Centre with a creative space for customers to discuss ideas and view samples
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ArticleGreat British Pea Week returns for second year
British pea growers hope to reconnect shoppers with provenance of the frozen veg favourite and celebrate harvest