All articles by Ed Leahy – Page 23
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Thanet Earth MD steps down
Des Kingsley will leave the Kent growers, with Chris Butler named as his successor
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Spitalfields traders "not very supportive" of move
Chairman of the New Spitalfields Market says the new composite market site lacks space and road network
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Mushrooms set for new formal group
Mushroom growers will create the first formal representational body in nearly 15 years to help raise the sector's profile
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This time it's personal
The way we choose food and fresh produce could radically change as technology opens up deeper understandings of diet and nutrition accessible to the public
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Pineberry back by popular demand
The wan strawberry lookalike first went on sale at Waitrose in 2010, with Dutch growers improving the variety in recent years
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Aldi goes local
On the back of rapid growth, Aldi is diversifying its channels with a new brand launch in London, Aldi Local, but the discounter insists it’s not moving into convenience
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Site chosen for new wholesale mega-market
New Spitalfields market could relocate alongside Smithfields and Billingsgate to new site in Dagenham, East London
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Manor Fresh teams up with KisanHub
Data capture software is helping to drive efficiency in fresh produce supply chains
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Waitrose plants truffle orchard
The luxury fungi is proving popular with shoppers prompting the high-end retailer to plant its own truffle patch
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Brits love scratch cooking more than the French
New research from Waitrose reveals over half of country still cooks at home at least four times a week
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No-deal poses "no immediate risk to food safety"
Chair of Food Standards Agency Heather Hancock says the FSA is ready for Brexit after increasing staff numbers by 30 per cent
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Raspberries help treat diabetes
New research reveals how compounds in raspberries can lower blood sugar levels to help people living with type 2 diabetes
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Potato stocks still down after 2018 weather
New estimates reveal potato stocks are down 13 per cent on five year average, with dry weather this spring posing new threat
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Sewage salad has NI Water miffed
Northern Ireland Water is urging people not to flush food waste down the sink after flurry of potatoes and carrots clog waterworks
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Plans for GM potato trial under fire
New GM trial from The Sainsbury Laboratory has been described as being of "no benefit" to society
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EU food fraud spiked in 2018
Number of cooperation requests by EU Food Fraud Network jumped by 30 per cent according to its annual report
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Warm weather a boost for Cornish earlies
With a sunny Easter approaching, Cornish new potatoes are sitting pretty and on track to be the first UK mainland potato crop in retailers
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Branston profits down after big harvest
Turnover and profits in 2017/18 financial year suffered from low prices despite selling marginally more potatoes
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Kenya to use inmates for potato harvesting
New scheme in the east-African country will combat worker shortages for its growing potato industry
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Chefs back British watercress campaign
Eight-course meal designed to show off the versatility of watercress was a hit with influencers at London's Grace Hall