All articles by Ed Leahy – Page 43
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ArticleUK supermarkets join national plastic pledge
Retailers have agreed to voluntary plastic reduction targets in a bid to tackle plastic pollution
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ArticleVeg purchases down last year, again
Government survey for 2016/2017 shows that British households are buying less veg, albeit more fruit
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ArticleRegal'in launch new white flat nectarine
The new variety will reach commercial production in 2020 after the formal unveiling of certified producers at medFEL
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ArticlePacking a punch
New packhouse machinery is all about speed and accuracy, with advanced technology helping suppliers beat challenging market conditions
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Article"Bomb shelter" micro-greens on sale in Waitrose
Growing Underground is selling two salad leaf ranges at the retailer and are setting their sights on new underground sites
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ArticleEU apricot yield to fall by nearly a quarter
European producers are forecasting lower yields this year, after demand failed to meet 2017's record supply
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ArticleUp close: new bio-weapon against fruit fly
The small wasp breed Trichopria drosophila can help fruit growers combat one of the world's biggest crop destroyers
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Article'Tennis ball' fruit tubes taking off in Europe
Spanish start-up Fru&tube is helping Europeans eat healthier with snackable fruit, but they are yet to make it to the UK
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ArticleFrench organics boom faces upscale challenges
Shoppers in France remain hungry for organic produce, but gaining market share against larger suppliers remains difficult
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ArticleLocal for local
Shoppers are hungry for very local produce, sometimes dubbed “hyperlocal”, but can retailers integrate those demands into their supply chain
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ArticleBritish asparagus on track despite delays
Newly protected Vale of Evesham asparagus was loaded onto a steam train to mark the start of the British season
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ArticleCo-op/Nisa merger approved by government
The £143 million move was granted after the CMA decided the deal would not risk worse value and service for shoppers
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ArticleRotterdam port faces "carnage" from Brexit
The world's largest port is a hub for British trade but a hard Brexit could cause major delays, according to The Independent
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IGD getting kids into food
The food and retail experts are celebrating 25,000 children receiving industry advice by expanding their education initiative
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ArticleMorrisons charity strawberries return
Promotional packs of British strawberries will help the retailer reach £8million target by 2020
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Article"Rogue" drones giving farmers "wrong data"
Australian researchers want to standardise drone technology to avoid inaccurate information from below par technology
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ArticleNew salad range reducing waste
Steve's Leaves latest offering is grown outside on a farm with 10 per cent given to wildlife and biodiversity
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ArticleEU aims to ban unfair trading practices
The European Commission wants to stamp out the "fear factor" in the food supply chain with sanctions for malpractice
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Article"Lift public trust in food with radical transparency"
New report on traceability suggests shoppers will want real-time information on their smartphone about food
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ArticleDiscovery of "gambling" plants could boost yield
New breakthroughs in understanding the germination of cress could lead to more uniform and predictable crops