All articles by Fred Searle – Page 23
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ArticleAlexandra Rose Charity celebrates 1m veg vouchers
£1m spent on fresh produce at markets and independent retailers across UK as part of free voucher scheme for low-income families
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ArticleEnvironment Bill soils amendment rejected
Soil Association says MPs have missed a crucial opportunity to take role of soils in climate and nature crises seriously
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ArticleBrand new beginnings
Having first launched its retail brand at Costco over 10 years ago, OrchardWorld’s fruit is now also available at Ocado and Amazon Fresh. Fred Searle hears how the supplier is making concerted efforts to educate and connect with consumers
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ArticleBright prospects for Sunup melons
Premium cantaloupe range from BASF, which indicates ripeness and boasts long shelf life, now available year round
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ArticleHoogstraten targets UK growth in tomatoes
Proximity and flavour are key selling points in Belgian cooperative’s push to grow tomato exports to British market in wake of Brexit
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ArticleNew sensor to spot chemicals in fruit and veg
EU-funded consortium is working on new high-speed tech to identify harmful chemicals and bacteria in produce
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ArticleNIAB EMR event to explore new SWD control methods
New approaches to spotted wing drosophila control will open R&D organisation’s annual berry event
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ArticleStrength in diversity
With a plethora of new varieties coming on stream, the grape sector is transforming. But it’s not all about sweetness and great flavour, as Fred Searle finds out
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ArticleStick to new imports deadlines, urges Logistics UK
Trade body calls on government to give businesses greater certainty by guaranteeing its postponed timetable for import checks is adhered to
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ArticleNew cranes arrive at Dover
Cargo terminal bolsters facilities with installation of two harbour cranes that can handle palletised fruit, steel, breakbulk, containers and more
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ArticleJob of the Week: TG Fruits
Brighton wholesaler is searching for passionate, well-organised and professional staff in a number of roles to help the business grow
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ArticleOPRL leads campaign for simple recycling labelling
Organisation fears government plans to introduce mandatory recycling labelling could lead to proliferation of labels, adding to current confusion
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ArticleLondoners spend most on fruit and veg, research reveals
Capital spends most on fruit and veg and least on meat, while Northern Ireland spends most on sweets and meat but least on fruit and veg
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ArticleBerryWorld’s SA blueberry exports ‘set to rise 25%’
South Africa's biggest blueberry exporter started its season earlier than ever this year with first pick for local supply beginning in April
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ArticleOcado switches to sustainable apple packaging
New printed cardboard packaging is set to eliminate almost 12 tonnes of hard-to-recycle plastic annually
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ArticleBerryWorld marks 400,000 meals with FareShare
Soft fruit supplier is running campaign on branded BerryWorld brand range to raise awareness of food waste and FareShare’s great work
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ArticleOrganic September makes record start
There are more than 200 brands, 300 independent retailers and at least three major national retailers engaging with this year’s campaign
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ArticleJob of the Week: Lloyd's Register
Certification and assurance body is on the hunt for experienced auditors in combinable crops and fresh produce
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ArticleNationwide partners with FareShare to deliver 18m meals
Fresh produce supplier helps redistributor manage logistics of £16m Defra-funded project, delivering food to over 4,000 charities
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ArticleFareShare and Olio team up with Booker
Food redistributor and food sharing app join forces with wholesale giant to send surplus food to charities across the UK