All articles by Nina Pullman – Page 29
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ArticleRobot bees 'could help counter pollinator decline'
Mini drones that can pollinate crops could be used as bee alternatives and counter pollinator declines, a new study has said
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VideoWatch: High spirits at Scott Farms
The Sweet Potato Company's Garry Smith gives FPJ a tour of the Scott Farms stand at Fruit Logistica last week
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ArticleTesco leads food to go market
Supermarkets and contemporary fast food chains are leading the food to go market, according to a new report
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ArticleDaffodil delivery not enough to secure Welsh win
Welsh produce brand Blas y Tir delivered first daffodils of the season to the national rugby team ahead of clash against England
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ArticleBranded kiwiberry poised for new marketing push
First major marketing for Nergi in the UK will include tastings and blogger engagement aiming to ‘convince the consumer’
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ArticleWaitrose announces six proposed store closures
Premium retailer says around 500 jobs could go due to proposed closure of six stores but new openings in 2017 will go ahead
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ArticleAsda ramps up local sourcing in south west
New buying manager Alan Jackson will help small and medium-sized suppliers in the south west win listings at Asda
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Article‘Kanzi man’ helps to grow brand engagement
Apple brand will use the Kanzi man to help grow consumer engagement via social media for the upcoming season
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ArticleGrower unveils ‘Spud Love’ giveaway
Mash Direct are offering the chance to send a Valentine’s message written on a potato and a champagne gift box
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ArticleAmazon Fresh expands into Surrey and Hampshire
Online giant is now supplying produce to 260 postcodes and is reported to be eyeing sites for London retail shops
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ArticleSnack pepper market ‘still growing’
Sakata showcases growing sweet pepper portfolio in response to growing demand in lunchbox and snacking market
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ArticleNew blueberry brand launches at Sainsbury's
CPM Retail unveils new trademarked variety Early Blue and says brands are the 'only way' to stop blueberry commoditisation
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ArticleBedfordshire Growers unveils dried sweet onions
New snack could replace salted nuts or deep fried onion rings in foodservice and pub chains, says grower cooperative
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ArticleSweet potatoes 'in short supply'
The effect of storms in the US before Christmas are now hitting the European sweet potato market
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ArticleLettuce supply ‘easing’ but suppliers remain cautious
Baby leaf supply is expected to recover more quickly although there are some ‘shoots of recovery’ for wholehead iceberg
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ArticleA new dawn for veg
A brand new campaign to increase the amount of veg we eat is focusing on the trade rather than consumers
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ArticleInterview: Queen of convenience
Co-op produce manager Adele Balmforth tells Nina Pullman how longer-term supplier contracts, standing out from the crowd and investing in range will boost fruit and vegetable sales
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ArticleAldi becomes UK’s fifth-largest retailer
Discounter has overtaken Co-op with a new market share of 6.2 per cent while Kantar figures show retail impact of recent veg shortages
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ArticleModern consumers ‘don’t understand veg shortages’
A switch from seasonal to year-long veg and salad consumption means consumers are shocked by ‘inevitable supply gaps’
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ArticlePromote UK veg not iceberg shortage, says grower
British consumers are being urged to choose British seasonal veg such as kale, leeks or cabbage as Spanish shortage continues