All articles by Fred Searle – Page 111
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Brexit to ‘boost demand' for British produce
Survey commissioned by British apple growers points to a ‘Brexit bounce’ in sales of homegrown produce
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PM invites GLA to join anti-slavery taskforce
Theresa May has invited the GLA to join her new anti-slavery taskforce in a bid to clamp down on exploitative employers
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‘First food waste supermarket’ opens in Leeds
A food waste "supermarket", believed to be the UK’s first, has opened its doors in Leeds
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Bradford wholesale market to get facelift
To mark its 40th birthday the wholesale market is looking at ways of modernising the site’s appearance
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Branston cycles 100 miles for charity
Potato supplier organises bike ride in aid of organisations including Macmillan Cancer Support and emergency services charity LIVES
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Rain prompts sudden shift in restaurant demand
Restaurant wholesalers have seen a sudden shift in demand with today’s bad weather triggering a seasonal menu change
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Keelings Fruit nominated for Irish Food Awards
One of Ireland's biggest berry producers has been nominated for the Irish Food Awards following the success of its snack pots
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Glasgow wholesale market goes green
Scotland’s biggest fruit and veg market is introducing wide-ranging measures to minimise its environmental impact and save money
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'Slow growth key' in speciality pepper market, says grower
MD of Rainbow UK Pleun van Malkenhorst gives FPJ the latest on sales, supply and growth in the British pepper market
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Elsoms and Warwick Uni fight crop diseases
Elsoms Seeds and Warwick University have joined forces to investigate diseases in swede and herbs
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Report blames intensive farming for wildlife damage
UK is one of the “most nature-depleted countries” and intensive farming is partly responsible, according to a major report
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Agility Agriculture takes on Seminis seed distribution
New firm will supply Monsanto’s UK customers with over half the multinational’s Seminis branded seeds
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Abundant supply pushes down sweetcorn prices
Traders at UK’s highest-selling wholesale market have enjoyed strong sweetcorn season but abundant supply has deflated prices
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Growing pains at New Covent Garden
With work well under way on the revamped New Covent Garden Market, the market authority is trying to minimise disruption to its tenants, but some are still concerned
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Brits should eat more fruit and veg, study reveals
Consumers, particularly those in 11-18 age bracket, eat too much sugar and not enough fruit and veg, a survey has shown
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Morrisons trials ‘snozzcumbers’
Supermarket is set to launch a real-life version of Roald Dahl’s imaginary fruit to encourage children to eat their greens
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Lidl GB appoints new CEO
The head of Lidl’s UK business has stepped down after spearheading the discounter’s booming success in the British retail market
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Food Fortnight aims to boost British food pre-Brexit
Hundreds of shops, pubs and restaurants are trying to build British food brand ahead of Brexit by showcasing UK produce
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Asda records 5.9 per cent profit despite sales slump
Retailer makes profit in 2015, despite a significant sales slide, by reducing costs, cutting staff and increasing efficiency
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NFU promotes Red Tractor Week at supermarkets
Farmers will visit supermarkets across the UK to endorse food standards, welfare and environmental protection