All articles by Fred Searle – Page 22
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AnalysisCan vertical farms feed the world?
Vertical farmer and clean energy specialist Tristan Fischer has a plan he believes will transform the future of food production and help the world avoid climate catastrophe
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ArticleGetir acquires Weezy in rapid UK expansion
Market-leading Turkish company acquires British competitor as it continues to widen product offer and geographical reach
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ArticleReducing soil splash contamination of fine beans
Research project in Kenya is exploring new ways to reduce soiling of fine beans, and limit costly rejections due to 'soil splash' contamination
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ArticleSakata becomes latest Veg Power member
Membership programme now includes 24 suppliers, grocers and growers helping to fund the campaign to boost UK veg consumption
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ArticleNew project trials sustainable 'plastic greenhouses'
A radical new type of greenhouse with windows made of ETFE plastic delivers higher quality and more sustainable produce according to the consortium behind it
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ArticleShape future of LEAF Marque Standard
Global environmental assurance system launches wide-reaching consultation on what requirements of its new standard, v16.0, should be
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ArticleGovt launches £27m Farming Investment Fund
New scheme will provide grants for new farming equipment and infrastructure to improve efficiency and deliver environmental benefits
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ArticleMinisters warned about energy crisis impact on cold chain
Business secretary Kwasi Kwarteng urged to support cold storage operators as energy prices rocket
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ArticleWaitrose launches UK’s first carbon-neutral potato
Root Zero potatoes from Puffin Produce are produced and packed sustainably to remove CO2, boost soil health and biodiversity, and cut plastic waste
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ArticleSurvey urges firms to act now on climate change
As COP26 begins, survey on behalf of WRAP finds 63 per cent of UK public thinks businesses should act immediately on climate change
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ArticleAgri skills gap ‘a concern for environment’
Nearly half of Brits concerned with lack of young people entering the farming industry to pioneer innovation, according to new study
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ArticleAldi relaunches Christmas donations drive
Discounter wants to donate more food than ever to charities this Christmas through partnership with redistribution platform Neighbourly
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ArticleNew directors for Oxford Farming Conference
Ali Capper one of three new appointments to OFC Council to help curate and develop the conference over next three years
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Mixed response to Autumn Budget from NFU
Batters wanted to see longer-term roadmap for capital allowances, more net-zero funding and an overhaul of government procurement practices
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ArticleLEAF targets ‘85 per cent sustainable production'
New partnership with Tesco will see retailer implement LEAF Marque across its entire global fresh produce supply chain
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ArticleScottish govt 'to double land farmed organically'
Soil Association calls on UK govt to match Scotland’s commitment, saying “clear support” for organic production is absent from ELMS
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ArticleTWC opens Halloween pumpkin patch
New ‘pick you own’ patch on land adjacent to company’s watercress beds allows local families to select their perfect pumpkin
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ArticleRed Tractor launches Christmas ad campaign
Advertising push focuses on streaming services, urging shoppers to put safe, traceable and good quality British food on the table for Christmas
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ArticleRed Tractor names Alistair Mackintosh as new vice chair
Experienced farming advocate will take up new position in November, when Andrew Blenkiron’s second term ends after almost eight years
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ArticlePre-tax profits soar at Fresca Group
UK fresh produce giant sees turnover shrink but welcomes big improvement in profitability due to effective cost and margin management