All articles by Fred Searle – Page 104
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ArticlePotato producers ‘missing out on £37,000 a year’
Improvements in seed rates, energy efficiency and store performance could be worth £37,000 to average grower, says AHDB
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ArticleSpanish shortages 'a wake up call' for restaurant chains
Climate change-related shortages are here to stay and restaurant chains must adapt by switching to seasonal produce, supplier warns
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ArticleCovent Garden 'legend' passes away
Former Barney Springer and Mack trader, known for "outstanding sales" during Cape season, loses battle with cancer
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ArticleMacGillivray completes Great Fruit Adventure
Max MacGillivray completes African journey, reaching thousands of school children and raising awareness of fresh produce provenance
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ArticleGovernment 'gives up’ on special access to customs union
Minister tells German newspaper that government now understands it cannot cherry-pick access to EU customs union
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ArticleIGD strengthens comms team
Food and grocery charity appoints former Mintel and Asda staff with ‘wealth of experience’ in comms and stakeholder relations
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ArticleKids 'believe produce originates in stores'
New study claims 14 per cent of Irish children believe fruit and veg simply comes from the supermarket
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ArticleChildren ‘poisoned by lychees’ in India
New research suggests fatal illness that made young children’s brains swell was caused by eating lychees on an empty stomach
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ArticleJRC boosts yields with fertiliser switch
The Jersey Royal Company has boosted yields by eight per cent by switching to controlled release fertiliser
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ArticleEustice confirms new funding for organic growers
Farming minister announces new support scheme to boost domestic organic production and grow exports
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ArticleDublin Port to review masterplan after rapid growth
Port opens public consultation on Masterplan 2012-2040 review following 25 per cent cargo volume growth
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ArticleConvibo launches one-hour Tesco deliveries in London
Collaboration responds to rising demand for same-day and one-hour deliveries, with plans to expand service beyond London
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ArticleFenmarc extends Pooling Partners contract
Prepared veg manufacturer extends partnership with sustainable wooden pallet pooler in bid for supply chain efficiencies
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ArticleAvocado and prepared salad sales surge
Data provider IRI reports strong sales growth in avocado and prepared salads thanks to 'clear trend' towards healthy products
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ArticleRetail food donations 'do not help cut waste'
Forcing retailers to donate surplus food to charity is a short-term fix with negative impacts on poverty and food waste, report finds
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ArticleEustice: ‘POs could drive R&D post-Brexit’
Agriculture minister shows support for continuation of POs to help drive R&D in fresh produce
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ArticleBranston raises £16k for medical charity
Potato supplier donates large sum to its 2016 charity of the year whose volunteers respond to 999 emergencies
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ArticleBubble tech could help growers scrub up
Tiny water bubbles help remove microbes from fresh produce without need for potentially harmful chemicals
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ArticlePrincess Anne visits Lea Valley glasshouse
Valley Grown Nurseries hosted a visit from senior royal to witness ongoing major glasshouse expansion
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ArticleLandgard sales up five per cent
Grower cooperative puts growth down to internationalisation of customer and procurement base among other factors