All articles by Fred Searle
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Branston launches “nostalgic” all-rounder potato brand
Nanna Tate range includes varieties selected for suitability to various cooking methods and dishes
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Fruiterers conference to explore opportunities in data and AI
Event in Cambridge will cover how data and AI can be used to boost fruit yields, reduce input costs, and forecast crops
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Trinity AgTech and Aethr Associates launch new sustainability roadmap
Co-developed ‘Business Leader Brief on Sustainability’ helps agricultural businesses plan their data-driven transformation
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BAPL technical day to share latest research results
Event at NIAB in East Malling will brief apple and pear growers on latest research projects, including improving low-oxygen Gala storage and new control opportunities for apple scab and canker
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New app aims to simplify audit burden on growers
AgriAudit helps farmers prepare for multiple audits by consolidating requirements, removing duplicates, and improving efficiency
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South 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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BAPL 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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UK 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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Festival 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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British 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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UK 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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Research 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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Nationwide named Great Place to Work for third year running
Certification recognises the supplier’s inclusive and supportive company culture
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Saga 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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GrowUp 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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Sharpak 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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New 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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New 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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Discounters 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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Barfoots 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