All articles by Nina Pullman – Page 28
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ArticleNFU outlines new tools to gain traction on labour
Emphasising labour needs as ‘low-skilled’ and ‘seasonal’ could help labour debate gain traction with MPs, delegates at FPJ Live were told
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ArticleBerry Gardens turnover exceeds £300m milestone
Soft-fruit cooperative saw turnover rise by 14 per cent over the last year with blackberries and cherries earmarked for growth
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ArticleRevving up for action
The Great Fruit Adventure has only just begun. Max MacGillivray tells Nina Pullman how he navigated a minefield, stole a wig and almost lost his bike to a border official
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ArticleWye Fruit welcomes new faces
Herefordshire PO has named David Harrison-Branter as operations manager while Ali Capper joins board of directors
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ArticleBritish salad growers ‘open to export’
UK salad growers say they could export to US firms currently struggling with droughts in role reversal after Spanish floods
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ArticlePort inspection delays spark importer frustration
Some fruit importers are facing high costs and lost orders after increasing volumes of imports cause backlog at port inspections
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ArticlePret like-for-like sales rise 4.8 per cent
Food-to-go chain has recorded its 12th consecutive year of growth and is to continue its global expansion plan
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ArticleApple growers ‘despondent’ after frosts hit crops
English topfruit growers are facing heavy crop losses after orchards were hit by frosts and temperatures below freezing
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ArticleGolden Bay Fruit launches new apple
Unnamed cross between Pinkie and Rose varieties is to launch in the UK from New Zealand grower-marketer Golden Bay Fruit
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ArticleWaitrose launches GYO cucamelons
Cucumber-flavoured mini watermelons have launched as part of premium retailer's outdoor plants range
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ArticleMorrisons adds asparagus to wonky veg range
Retailer to stock wonky spears caused by warm spring while promotion will offer ‘luxury product’ to consumers for less
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ArticleJersey Royals pop up in central London
A two-day pop up bistro dedicated to Jersey Royals sold cones of potatoes smothered in butter to shoppers in Covent Garden
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ArticleWinner of Pink Lady Food Photography crown unveiled
Bangladeshi photographer Shoeb Faruquee was named Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year 2017 at a reception last night
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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