All articles by Fred Searle – Page 19
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ArticleBritish blueberry growers enjoy sweeter and earlier crop
Twice as many British blueberries forecast in first week of August compared to same week in 2021
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ArticleNCGM campaign to boost independent retailer customer base
Market renowned for catering supply is on the hunt for new independent retail customers following sector’s growth during the pandemic
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ArticleSmaller onions and carrots expected after heatwave
Supermarkets are set to see smaller and lower quality onions and carrots after record temperatures and dry conditions
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ArticleWater expert shares tips as UK heads for possible drought
UEA’s Prof Kevin Hiscock suggests changes in land use and cultivation practices to manage water better in future, while NFU calls for more government support
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ArticleCo-op and Deliveroo expand to 1,400 stores
Agreement reached to extend partnership by three years and expand store coverage in cities such as Nottingham, Liverpool, Swansea and Southampton
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ArticleHow will we look back on the summer of 2022?
John Giles, divisional director of Promar International, assesses the state of play in the fresh produce sector as supply chains face up to a perfect storm of challenges from inflation to climate change to Brexit
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ArticleUK suppliers assess crop damage after July heatwave
Record temperatures cause losses in a range of crops but impact “could have been a lot worse”, according to NCGM wholesaler
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ArticleLiz Truss pledges to ‘unleash British farming’ through deregulation
PM hopeful promises deregulation and expansion of seasonal workers scheme to help shore up UK’s food security
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ArticleWaitrose axes ‘best before’ dates on fresh food to cut waste
Dates removed from 500 products, including extensive range of packaged fruit and veg, as shoppers are encouraged to use own judgement
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ArticleTong opens applications for apprenticeships in 2022
Veg equipment manufacturer is on the hunt for five apprentices this year in a wider range of positions than ever before
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ArticleCost-of-living crisis ‘could help veg sales’
New analysis from NielsenIQ suggests consumers may start cooking more with fresh vegetables as a cheaper alternative to meat than meat substitutes
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ArticleElsoms on the hunt for international distribution partners
Company aims to “significantly extend its commercial reach worldwide” and says it is open-minded about introducing new crops in future
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ArticleTesco discounts strawberries and cherries after glut
Retailer lists cut-price 1kg boxes of both fruits to help clear extra UK volumes following heatwave
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VideoCIV’s premium strawberry varieties ‘gaining shelf space’ in UK
New day-neutral varieties bred by Italian Consortium of Nurseries are an increasingly popular choice for Britain’s main supermarkets
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ArticleWestfalia collaborates with beauty brand to use stones as exfoliant
Avocado supplier’s industry-first partnership with Dr. Craft will open up higher-value alternative to anaerobic digestion
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ArticleNew Covent Garden completes second phase of redevelopment
Twenty-four new fruit and veg units have been constructed in market’s second of six phases of redevelopment
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ArticleNine elms for Nine Elms
Planting at New Covent Garden Market by the Fruiterers Livery Company will provide natural habitat for rare butterfly species
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ArticleWestfalia Chunky Guacamole debuts in UK with Costco
New product is available across Costco’s UK network of warehouses as a twin pack
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ArticleFlorette partners with horticulture expert
Brand ambassador partnership with gardening influencer and TV presenter Michael Perry is aimed at highlighting Florette’s farmer-owned status and sustainable credentials
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ArticleCrop associations join forces to save R&D
British Apples and Pears, British Berry Growers, Cucumber Growers Association, and Tomato Growers Association set to collaborate on R&D through voluntary levy system as AHDB Horticulture draws to a close