All articles by Fred Searle
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NewsSouth African raisin crop set to exceed 100,000 tonnes for first time
Raisins SA says producers are reporting ideal conditions and plant health as early harvest approaches in January
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NewsBAPL issues apple and pear inflation warning
Analysis estimates significant increase in production costs and retail prices following changes to national living wage and national insurance
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NewsUK supermarkets announce 15p Christmas veg deals
Five of UK’s top grocers announce deep promotions on festive veg lines in week before Christmas Day
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NewsFestival of Fresh 2025 partners with Worldwide Fruit
Worldwide Fruit will host tours of its state-of-the-art packhouse, as UK’s leading fresh produce event heads to Spalding, Lincolnshire on 5 June
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NewsBritish Pink Lady apples return to supermarket shelves
Producers “very confident” about fruit quality and hopeful of high percentage pack-out after “perfect” harvest conditions
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NewsUK food and drink sector ‘remains committed’ to EU imports, survey shows
Fruit and veg industry bucks trend, expressing uncertainty about sourcing extra SKUs from EU in 2025
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NewsResearch project aims to boost public sector food procurement
Coventry University initiative will explore how to improve opportunities for public sector food buyers to include more sustainable, locally sourced food on menus
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NewsNationwide named Great Place to Work for third year running
Certification recognises the supplier’s inclusive and supportive company culture
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NewsSaga Robotics continues to expand after successful season of mildew control
Norwegian firm plans to open hub in West Midlands to serve new growers in 2025
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NewsGrowUp steals the show at product and packaging awards
Vertical farming business prevails in Deli category at The Grocer’s New Product & Packaging Awards, as well as picking up top prize for Champion of Champions
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NewsSharpak launches padless berry punnets with Chambers
New trays for delicate berries remove need for absorbent pads, reducing weight and making packs fully recyclable at kerbside
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ArticleNew campaign champions EU food and drink in Britain
Veryan Bliss, an advisor to the European Union’s ‘More Than Only Food & Drink’ campaign, tells FPJ about how the initiative aims to bolster demand for European produce in the UK
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ArticleNew campaign champions ‘outstanding qualities’ of EU produce
Veryan Bliss, advisor to EU’s ‘More Than Only Food & Drink’ campaign, tells FPJ how the initiative aims to bolster demand for European produce in UK
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NewsDiscounters set the pace in first month of British apple and pear season
Between them, Aldi and Lidl took almost half the apples sold by BAPL growers in September, while Sainsbury’s bought nearly a third of British pears
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NewsBarfoots installs vast solar energy system
Rooftop solar panels at two Sussex sites will ensure Barfoots continues to supply all its own energy needs as the business expands
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NewsCity Harvest report gets to grips with UK’s struggle for self-sufficiency in food
Report lays bare how increased costs linked Brexit, climate change and other factors threaten UK food security and hit the poor hardest
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NewsWrap recommends fresh produce packaging ban
UK supermarkets should be banned from selling fresh produce such as apples, tomatoes and bananas in primary packaging, says anti-waste charity
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NewsWonky veg box firm Earth & Wheat in sustainable tea giveaway
Supplier teams up with indie tea brand Bird & Blend Tea Co. to give away free samples and offer customers the chance to win a year’s supply of tea
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NewsAngus Soft Fruits explores global export potential
David Buxcey of Angus Soft Fruits tells FPJ about export opportunities in Europe, as berry production increases in Morocco, and in Asia and the Middle East, as UK producers look to diversify in search of higher returns
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NewsBASF Nunhems unveils new varietal and digital innovations
Highlights include more ToBRFV-resistant tomatoes, dual-purpose watermelons, and extended precision agriculture software