All articles by Fred Searle – Page 101
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ArticleNFU reacts to snap general election
Meurig Raymond says he will make sure all parties understand issues facing food and farming sector in lead-up to polling day
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ArticleNew growing methods to thank for early asparagus
Sustainable new growing techniques helped Wye Valley grower supply asparagus a whole month earlier than usual this year
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ArticleMedlars making East Anglian comeback
Fruit popular in Roman and medieval period could be set for a revival with Norfolk condiment producer ready to lead the charge
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ArticleDutch start-up develops asparagus harvesting robot
Machine addresses Dutch shortage of asparagus pickers, with potential to boost quality and yields through more accurate picking
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ArticleIrish foodie to promote Tenderstem recipe hunt
Donal Skehan, of Saturday Kitchen and Masterchef fame, will be the face of brand’s search for best Tenderstem-based creations
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ArticleAdvances in gene editing ‘to boost seedless fruit range’
Technique which stimulates gene mutations could pave way for new seedless varieties and reduce reliance of dwindling bee populations
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ArticleFood prices rise at fastest rate for three years
ONS figures mark end of long period of food price deflation but fruit prices still in decline
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ArticleTesco posts first full year of growth since 2010
Britain’s biggest retailer cements recovery but pre-tax profits dragged down by accounting scandal fine
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ArticleBritish radishes arrive early at Sainsbury’s
Growing conditions bring radish season forward as supermarket plans plans to trial colourful new varieties in response to surge in demand
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ArticleTroy Foods salads brand doubles in value
Vegetable and salad manufacturer enjoys 50 per cent year-on-year growth in own brand salads range following new product launches
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ArticleBrits 'eat four times more' packaged food than fresh food
Shift from fresh to calorific processed food prompts obesity concerns but UK not alone with most developed countries following similar trend
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ArticleScope for new ‘sustainable food line’ at retailers
Sustainable food lines would encourage retailers to compete on sustainability, not just price, says agri-food data provider
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ArticleUK in sticky situation over EU quotas
Britain must promptly negotiate what share of EU fresh produce quotas it will take and fix quotas for agricultural products to avoid ‘trading blind’
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ArticleTotal Produce ‘could be worth €1bn’ if taken over
CEO Rory Byrne estimates that fresh produce giant could almost double its market value if it is bought out
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ArticleHadlow invests in horticulture to tackle skills crisis
Land-based college makes series of investments to improve training and research in horticulture and address critical skills shortage
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ArticleApple pesticide test extended to new varieties
Sustainable agriculture analyst adds Golden Delicious and Pink Lady to apple varieties that can be screened for 1-MCP application
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ArticleScottish tomatoes return to supermarket shelves
Scotty Brand becomes only commercial supplier of Scottish tomatoes, overcoming growing challenges that halted domestic production
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ArticleScientists put an eye in the sky to tackle the fly
University of Aberdeen is testing use of drones to monitor Spotted Wing Drosophila and alert soft fruit growers to flies’ presence
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ArticleIGD: Generation Z ‘will splash out for convenience’
Food and grocery research charity identifies time and convenience as key priorities for 18-25-year-old consumers
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ArticleDoubling up on Dutch
Spanish salad shortages are set to drive up prices and demand in the Netherlands as the switchover begins