All articles by Ed Leahy – Page 40
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ArticleSainsbury's responds to supplier concerns
Following its mega-merger with Asda, Britain's second largest retailer said it hopes to harmonise prices with the biggest suppliers
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ArticleRaspberries could decrease risk of heart disease
Research from a London university reveals a simple raspberry drink can help improve the health of our blood vessels
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ArticleTesco stocks green lemons after citrus shortage
A short Spanish season with South Africa's crop starting later meant the retailer lifted specifications to meet demand
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ArticleNew project to bridge media with farmers
Former BBC presenter Anna Jones wants to overcome 'deep distrust' between farmers and media
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ArticleFarmers risk safety due to financial pressure
Workers in agriculture suffer two to three fatal accidents every month
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ArticleHaulage hoping to see Dover traffic ease up
The government is launching a consultation on Operation Stack to solve freight jams that can affect fruit and veg importers
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ArticleRugby fans going veggie says Twickenham chef
Thomas Rhodes, executive chef at England's national stadium has seen a jump in demand for veggie and vegan options
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ArticleDefra issues £23.5m to rural businesses
Farming minister George Eustice unveiled the small grants scheme with the aim of "revolutionising" the rural economy
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ArticleAldi buys more surfeit crops
Suppliers are getting a helping hand from the retailer who are buying excess crop following the NFU's Fruit and Veg pledge
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ArticleICA picks up best kid's campaign award
The Swedish retailer's Halloween inspired campaign came first in the London Produce Show's marketing prize
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Article"Brexit will be the shake up we need"
Former Fresh Direct boss Nigel Harris slates "complacent" foodservice industry at London Produce Show
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ArticleA new buzz
Animal feed is a growing environmental concern, requiring huge amounts of land and inputs to feed meat products. Koppert is now developing a solution that could one day revolutionise the industry
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ArticleMighty mites
Dutch company Koppert Biological Systems emerged from an unlikely source, growing into one of the world’s largest natural pesticide companies, but still faces obstacles in its bid to create ‘healthy and resilient societies’
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ArticleBrakes gives plastic the boot
The supplier becomes the first major foodservice wholesaler to reveal plastic reduction strategy
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ArticleWaitrose uses packaging made of tomato plants
The new eco-trays are made from tomato vines mixed with recycled cardboard
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ArticleGrowers to launch nationwide organic carrot campaign
A new growers association aims to get Brits eating more organic carrots with a big marketing push, FPJ can reveal
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ArticleBaby Boomers
With volume sales down this year, the banana category may be in need of some fresh impetus, and baby bananas could lead the way. Ed Leahy speaks to specialist supplier FLP
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ArticleOutlook improves for larger stores
Analysts forecast the UK grocery market to grow by 14.8 per cent in the next five years, with large shops' fortunes improving
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ArticleNasa soil data used for smart farming
The US space agency will make its soil moisture data available on Google Earth for farmers in a big step for open data
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ArticleFormula One embracing farm to fork tech
Caterers Absolute Taste have employed blockchain specialists Omnitude to help provide detailed food facts for their diners