All articles by Fred Searle – Page 37
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ArticleCovid-19 has exposed ‘serious weaknesses’ in UK food system
Experts concerned that UK supply chains are ill-equipped to deal with long-term effects of pandemic, according to new report
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ArticleHealth kick continues amid Covid-19
Over half of consumers are eating more healthily and sustainably, according to IGD report examining impact of pandemic
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ArticleBrillopak upgrades UniPAKer robotic system
New versions of UniPAKer crate packing system help strike right balance between speed and gentle handling
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ArticleCapespan adopts eco-friendly glass filtration
New product can reduce the producers' water waste and energy consumption according to initial tests by the international supplier
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ArticleSmurfit Kappa partners with WWF in Colombia
Alliance aims to restore, expand and protect forests and ecosystems in country where paper packaging giant manages 68,000ha of woodland
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ArticleNew FPJ awards celebrate Heroes of Fresh Produce
Entries now open for awards to celebrate outstanding contributions of companies and individuals in UK during Covid-19 crisis
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ArticleG’s does its bit for bumblebees
Partnership with Bumblebee Conservation Trust aims to raise awareness of decline in pollinator’s numbers while raising funds for the charity
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ArticleExperienced grower joins glasshouse firm CambridgeHOK
Alan Frampton will lead sales team in south of England as glasshouse construction firm enjoys significant growth
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ArticleHelloFresh to open second UK production facility
New base in Warwickshire will provide additional packaging and production capacity for fast-growing meal kit provider
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ArticleFyffes hit by Covid-19 outbreak
All staff at Fyffes’ distribution centre in Coventry to be tested for coronavirus after supplier announced 10 workers had become infected
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ArticleMuddy Boots bolsters food commercial team
Jamie Jarczewski becomes software company's senior development manager as it looks to grow presence in food manufacturing and retail
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ArticleNo-deal Brexit could 'throw families into food poverty'
Report from pro-EU campaign group warns of significant food price rises and “devasting impact on low-income families” if good deal isn’t reached
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ArticleMcCain pledges £25m to support potato sector
Investment follows “two of the worst crops in 40 years” as pressures mount on growers due to climate change and Covid-19
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ArticleLonging for local
Fred Searle hears from two veg box delivery schemes in Cambridge that have been going from strength to strength during lockdown, while making huge efforts to support their local community and protect the planet
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ArticleBanner campaign to ‘save British farming’
Activists want public to show support for UK agriculture by urging government not to undermine British standards in Agriculture Bill
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ArticleSpawning success
Mushrooms are on the up, with the Covid-19 lockdown turbocharging growth in the category. Fred Searle speaks to managing director of Walsh Mushrooms, Padraic O’Leary
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ArticleKenyan flower exports bounce back
Demand from Europe has returned to 85 per cent of ‘normal’ levels after lockdown is eased in European countries
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ArticleResearcher calls for samples in battle against fungi
Tomato growers asked to send leaves infected with powdery mildew in study to develop fungi early-warning system
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ArticleCovid-19 outbreak at AM Fresh UK and MM Flowers
In the past three weeks 26 staff have tested positive for coronavirus at fruit and flowers suppliers’ joint site in Cambridgeshire
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ArticlePML weathers the Covid-19 storm
Heathrow-based logistics firm says it did not have to cancel any services during lockdown and even picked up new business with IPL