All articles by Ed Leahy – Page 26
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ArticlePiñabar pineapple slicer to trial in Tesco
The novel Dutch machine has increased its worldwide sales and could help significantly boost pineapple sales too
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ArticleRetail group warns of 45 per cent price hikes
Retail bodies from Britain and Ireland issue sharp warning on consequences of no-deal for shoppers
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ArticleCoupe slams CMA merger concerns
The proposed merger between Sainsbury's and Asda is in jeopardy after the CMA found it could lead to higher prices and less competition
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ArticleSeasonal travellers
With high streets suffering and grocery stores dwindling, hitting the road with a truck full of fresh produce provided The Sussex Peasant with a new way of reaching consumers with local goods
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ArticleTariffs: Gove wants protection on "sensitive" products
The Defra secretary rejected speculation that the UK will impose zero tariffs on all food imports in the event of a no-deal Brexit
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ArticleJDM fires up for further growth
It’s been a rapid transition from herb importer to major player in the food processing game, and JDM Food Group has no desire to slow down, with an expansion of its Lincolnshire site underway
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ArticleWild mushrooms coming out of the woods
Wild mushrooms have big potential according to FME's Willem Weening who thinks the UK market is ready for more choice
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ArticleFresca Group acquires exotics supplier
Fresca Group's purchase of Blue River International comes as exotic category grows in popularity thanks to healthy eating trends
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ArticleTozer unveils new "Wicked" pumpkin
New variety has been specially bred for UK conditions to meet demand for Halloween pumpkins
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Article'Veganuary' drives fresh produce sales
New Year health trends give fruit and veg cause for cheer after Christmas helping boost sales of fresh produce
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ArticleNew advanced agri-robotics centre announced
University of Lincoln will team up with industry partners to usher in the robotics revolution in agriculture
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ArticleRayn of fire
Observer critic and author Jay Rayner has made a name for himself with caustic restaurant reviews and revelations on the modern supply chain. He spoke to Ed Leahy about the state of British food as we enter 2019
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ArticleCN Seeds launches new look
The British seed and research company has unveiled a new logo and website ahead of Fruit Logistica
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ArticleFood haulier fined £150k for driver injury
PCL Transport 24/7, which transports dairy and fresh produce, also had to pay costs of £17,649
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ArticleAsda loses legal battle over worker pay
Court of Appeal upholds ruling that shop staff roles are comparable to workers in distribution centres
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ArticleNo-deal: pesticide companies to wait years for approval
British plant protection businesses will have to apply for EU market access if Britain pulls out of Europe without a deal
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ArticleWaitrose launches £1m "Plan Plastic" fund
The retailer will give out grants up to £300,000 to projects which help tackle plastic pollution
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ArticleUK bosses warn of no-deal food shortages
Heads of British retailers have signed a letter to MPs outlining significant risks to the supply chain without a customs union
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ArticleMorrisons trial plastic-free checkout
"US-style" grocery bags will replace plastic bagging at the counter in a new trial across eight stores
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ArticleVeg Power gets "Direct" support
Mash Direct will host a veg giveaway as part of the groundbreaking Eat Them to Defeat Them campaign