All articles by Ed Leahy – Page 16
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ArticleBakkavor profits dive in "challenging" year
The FTSE 250 fresh prepared business, one of the largest food manufacturers in the UK, releases H1 2019 results
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ArticleVeg growers seek plastic mulch alternative
New group of veg growers led by Innovative Farmers will explore biodegradable and non-plastic options for weed control
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ArticleUlma appoints new sales director
Ed Williams says Ulma is leading the way in plastic reduction solutions and environmental responsibility
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Article"Workers want to leave before 31 October"
Despite Home Office U-turn on immigration, workers have little interest in waiting to see what will happen after Brexit
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ArticleTotal Produce switches to renewables
Irish fresh produce multinational has switched its Irish operations to renewably sources
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Article£250k grant for UK hort disease research
New AHDB-backed scheme seeks candidates to lead fightback against diseases such as Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus
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ArticleClimate change could raise UK agri income, says report
New study from EEA warns overall European farming incomes will be negatively affected however, with increased weather volatility
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ArticleSwancote Foods confirms closure
The potato processor racked up "unsustainable losses" according to owners Produce Investments
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ArticleNew steam tech to fight tomato virus
CambridgeHOK's method sterilises tomato production equipment with steam, all inside a shipping container
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ArticleSeeding a new brand
Foresight is everything when it comes to selling seed potatoes, but with Britain’s impending departure from the EU, newly rebranded Meijer Seed Potato faces an almighty cloud on the horizon. Ed Leahy reports
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ArticleBest of British
With a strong emphasis on seasonal produce from small growers, the Donnelly’s pop-up in south London is proving that some of the best fruit and veg is grown right on our doorstep. Fred Searle reports
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ArticleMash Direct launches new potato wedges line
New Salt and Chilli Wedges meet convenience needs and spice up the potato category
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ArticleGove criticised for Brexit fresh produce claims
Former Defra secretary told Andrew Marr "there will be no shortages of fresh food" following no-deal Brexit
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Article£20k raised for farmer media training project
Anna Jones' Just Farmers project helps bridge the disconnect between the media and farming industry
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ArticleBritish kiwi berry season underway
BerryWorld set for 70 tonne production this year in short window between end of August and October
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ArticleLiverpool traders diversify after footfall drop
Market traders looking at diversification options after site relocation brings drop off in late trade
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ArticleA fresh craft
London’s burgeoning craft beer scene is using fruit and vegetables in a wave of experimentation that could see craft breweries become an established market for fresh produce
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ArticleKoppert to start glasshouse drone trial
The Dutch micro produce specialists have teamed up with PATS Indoor Drone Solutions to trial new drone pest control
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ArticleBerryWorld SA forecasts big blueberry crop
BerryWorld predicts nearly double the number of blueberries compared to 2018 with exports going to Asia and the UK
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ArticleNCGM traders launch new legal action
Second legal battle launched by tenants over market redevelopment focuses on concerns over the new units