All articles by Fred Searle – Page 27
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ArticleFood and drink confidence on rise as restrictions lift
Companies in sector are relatively optimistic about UK economic conditions, with three quarters expecting business output to increase
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ArticleNew rapid test kit to help preserve phosphate
More accurate phosphate testing would enable farmers to apply fertiliser at variable rates in their fields for more consistent yields
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ArticleBrighter future for banana workers in Dominican Republic
New Fairtrade scheme will help undocumented migrants obtain legal status and access same rights as Dominican counterparts
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ArticleMushrooms star in new plant-based range
New products from The Mighty Mushroom Co contain up to 85 per cent mushrooms, with brand priding itself on being “entirely soy-free”
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ArticleSurvey shines light on produce waste and vitamin intake
Older consumers are best at using up the produce they buy and getting enough Vitamin C, according to research from fridge brand Beko
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ArticleConcerns over provenance rise during pandemic
Nearly half of consumers have been paying greater attention to their food’s provenance since start of Covid crisis, according to new study
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ArticleFirst Scottish AVA strawberries arrive at supermarkets
Crop delayed by poor weather but volumes looking good for season ahead, says brand
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ArticleTesco unveils new plant-based offerings
Launch of four new frozen ready meals made with Beyond Meat is part of Tesco’s pledge to quadruple size of its plant-based range
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ArticleGovt urged to protect standards in Australia trade deal
CIEH calls for government to stick to its word and safeguard UK’s food and farming standards in possible zero-tariff agreement with Australia
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ArticleWilson’s Country celebrates Scottish award win
Northern Irish potato supplier picks up UK supplier prize in Scottish Retail Food & Drink Awards for its range of fresh-cut chips
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ArticleGovt launches consultation on farm payments
Over next 12 weeks views will be collected on changes to Basic Payment Scheme and introduction of lump sum for farmers exiting the sector
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ArticleThousands of corner shops at risk of closure
Rising competition from major retailers means up to 6,000 independent corner shops face uncertain future, according to new research
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ArticleMorrisons launches brand-building initiative
Growing British Brands programme will support budding British producers to grow their business and start supplying the retailer
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ArticleNew sustainability metric for UK agriculture
‘Global Farm Metric’ set to become a new standard by which farmers and supermarkets measure and manage impact of food production
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ArticleJob of the Week: Soft fruit breeder at James Hutton Ltd
James Hutton Institute’s commercial subsidiary is looking for experienced researcher to lead its blackcurrant and redcurrant breeding programmes
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ArticleBerryWorld steps up fight against ocean pollution
Supplier expands use of Prevented Ocean Plastic to supermarket own-label punnets after extensive trial on branded range last year
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Article‘Expect summer gluts after spring delays’
Strawberries, early potatoes, asparagus and brassicas among the crops delayed by several weeks due to cold spring
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ArticleFarming job searches up 133 per cent
Research highlights major changes in job market during pandemic, with farming among professions that have seen biggest uplift
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ArticleHuman trafficking arrests in Perthshire
Four people charged with exploiting workers in Scotland after police operation against alleged trafficking network
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ArticleFairtrade Covid fund gives farmers a lifeline
Relief and Resilience Fund is helping workers stay safe and businesses recover through range of support for small-scale producers