All articles by Ed Leahy – Page 32
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ArticlePotatoes voted Britain's best loved veg
Spuds still have the heart of the people according to a recent poll by sauce brand Dolmio
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ArticleGovt in £30m cash boost for farms
New funding will be available in early 2019 with more cash available for fruit and vegetable technology
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ArticlePOs win funding pledge from Defra
Producer organisations have been promised equal funding to current EU support after Brexit, Defra announces
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ArticleChambers doubles international supply chain
The UK growers said they had grown their worldwide supplier network by 100 per cent in the past year
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Article"Expect leek shortages in the New Year"
Growers are battling difficult natural and financial conditions, with crops smaller and lower in numbers across Europe
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ArticleFPJ Live: "You are the good news"
A wide array from the fresh produce trade's colourful cast took the stage to rally behind their industry in uncertain times
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ArticleNFU responds to UN climate report
The IPCC's landmark new report urges world leaders to take drastic action to avoid the worst consequences of climate change
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ArticleClubbing Together
Club apple varieties like PInk Lady and Jazz have blazed a bright trail in the topfruit category. Ed Leahy examines how they will compete against traditional varieties
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ArticleAHDB unveils new lettuce bot
New double-armed robot aims to one day peel lettuce leaves in under five seconds amid labour shortages
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ArticleTesco scraps more 'best before' labels
New research shows customers back the decision to ditch "best before" labels in a bid to tackle food waste
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ArticleBirmingham opens "magnificent" new market
The official launch of the new Birmingham Wholesale Market caps a successful start for the site
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ArticleNew apple strategy launched
British topfruit growers are going on the offensive, announcing a new strategy to boost market share of UK apples to 60 per cent by 2030
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ArticleSeaweed reduces water use on farms
New research reveals seaweed biostimulants extract can help reduce water and fertiliser use on crops by up to 20 per cent
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ArticleBarfoots help store 5.6m rare Peruvian seeds
The global farming company joined Sainsbury's and others to help restore local desert ecosystems in Peru
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ArticleRaspberries enter peak season
High temperatures this summer mean the season will likely be longer than last year's, with a sweeter crop
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ArticleGove to launch food strategy after Brexit
The Defra minister unveiled new plans at the Tory party conference today as well as £15m food surplus redistribution scheme
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ArticlePack of all trades
A new packaging machine developed by Spanish engineering company Ulma is aiming to shake up salad packaging in Britain and help cut back on plastic
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ArticleCo-op make supplier commitments in food report
The retailer pledged to ensure fair deals for suppliers in the food chain, focusing on vulnerable workers and women
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ArticleBrexit notices are "alarming" says Batters
Speaking to tomato growers the NFU head said government preparations for a no-deal scenario could be catastrophic
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ArticleNew berry tomatoes in development for UK markets
At barely more than 2cm across, the berry tomato variety from Axia Vegetable Seeds is a novel option for tomato lovers