All articles by Fred Searle – Page 19
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Mixed year for Rainforest Alliance bananas
Number of certified farmers increases but global production falls in a challenging year for the banana sector
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IGD predicts growth across all retail channels
Cost-of-living crisis replaces Covid as key challenge to sector, but retail market is expected to grow by 11.3 per cent over next five years, largely driven by inflation
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IGD forecasts 15 per cent food inflation this summer
Monthly food bills are set to rise by another £43 per month for a typical family of four, hitting most vulnerable households hardest
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BerryWorld varieties win big at Superior Taste Awards
Major supplier’s proprietary and exclusive soft fruit varieties recognised again for superior taste by prestigious International Taste Institute
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Clock House Farm to extend berry production with £10m renewable energy project
Kent soft-fruit producer Clock House Farm announces £10m renewable energy project to grow berries out of season
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Survey reveals widespread confusion about healthy eating
Research from British Nutrition Foundation highlights concerning knowledge gap around 5 A Day and sources of fibre and protein
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Fruitways marks Jubilee weekend with major apple donation
South African producer donated 20,000 PinKids apples to FareShare ahead of Platinum Jubilee celebrations for distribution to charities across UK
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Government food strategy lacks “clear vision”, says lead adviser
Henry Dimbleby criticises government response to his 2021 review of UK food system as many key recommendations are ignored
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Aldi top again for compliance with Groceries Supply Code of Practice
Discounter achieves its highest GCA survey score in five years for its overall compliance with the code that regulates supplier-retailer relationships
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Inflation strains supplier-retailer relationships, according to GCA survey
Survey suggests that following two years of pandemic where retailers and suppliers worked closely together and improved their relationships, the pressure from rising prices has caused problems
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FDF publishes new Trade and Investment Strategy
Report looks at how government and industry put food and drink at the heart of the UK’s new independent trade policy
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British strawberries sweet and plentiful as season gets underway
UK season begins weeks earlier than last year, with favourable weather boosting berries’ natural sugars
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Birds Eye kicks off biodiversity campaign with giant wildflower artwork
Campaign seeks to educate nation on importance of biodiversity and impact of its loss, as well as what we can all do to help protect it, with 20,000 wildflower seed boxes up for grabs
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Tesco solar powers new HGVs
Joint initiative between Tesco and Marshall Fleet Solutions puts 100 per cent solar powered refrigerated units on the road
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LEAF releases Global Impacts Report
Report shows the role LEAF Marque certified businesses are playing in delivering more sustainable farming and food systems as farmers face up to the climate emergency
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Government to rethink physical border checks on goods from EU
Rees-Mogg confirms that controls set to come in on 1 July will not be enforced in 2022, with government expected to scrap checks altogether
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Shopper confidence slumps to all-time low
IGD Viewpoint report looks at threat inflation now poses to households’ spending power and further pressure expected in coming months
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Matt Hancock wins Cherry Visionary Award
UK cherry kingpin rewarded for his initiative and innovation in the category at Global Cherry Summit
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Net-zero production gets £1m research funding boost
Six sustainable horticulture projects receive funding from Growing Kent & Medway for projects to boost resilience to climate change, improve pest and disease resistance, and increase crops’ nutritional value
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Shoppers seek value as inflation hits 11-year high
Kantar reports “clear flight to value” as supermarket shoppers watch their spending and sales fall by almost six per cent in latest 12-week period