All articles by Fred Searle – Page 51
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Tenderstem celebrates huge 2019 sales growth
Sales for first half of year are up 26 per cent on same period in 2018 as UK’s second largest fresh produce brand continues impressive rise
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Test kit firm NSure shuts up shop
Dutch firm which produced test kits for various fruits and vegetables says it was ultimately too small to survive
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AHDB to host desiccation events after diquat ban
Loss of herbicide a major headache for potato growers, with limited alternatiuves that are as effective or economical
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Haygrove to lead on labour productivity
Berry and cherry grower to host workshops aimed at delivering labour and productivity improvements
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Asda workers given 'punishing' contracts
New contracts cut holiday allowance and scrap paid breaks, with workers apparently threatened with the sack if they don't sign
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Nim’s lands NHS deal
Hospitals nationwide can now order brand’s air-dried crisps for sale in visitor and staff canteens
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Produce Investments appoints new CFO
Gary Urmston has more than 30 years of experience in food sector and most recently worked as CFO of William Jackson Food Group
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M&S and Ocado complete tie-up
M&S fights back after two years of falling sales, completing a £750 million JV with delivery specialist Ocado
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‘It’s time to leave,’ says Villiers
New pro-Brexit Defra secretary tries to reassure farmers agriculture can prosper after Brexit, even if UK leaves without a deal on 31 October
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Forrester leaves Greenyard Fresh UK and retires
Alan Forrester has stepped down as managing director of Greenyard’s UK arm, announcing his retirement after 22 years in the industry
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Waitrose to extend plastic-free scheme
Refillable container and loose veg trial extended in Oxford and rolled out to three new stores following "overwhelmingly positive" response
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£2bn fund for farmers to go green
Lloyds Banking Group opens funding applications for businesses with plans to shrink carbon footprint
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Scottish innovation provides vision of future farming
AHDB PhD students visit range of fresh produce firms in Scotland to inspire research projects
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Eustice and Goldsmith join new Defra team
Agriculture minister George Eustice gets old job back in Boris Johnson’s first cabinet following the Brexiteer’s appointment as Prime Minister
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Tesco reaches 100m landmark in free fruit scheme
Retailer has now given away over 100 million apples and pears for children to eat as their parents shop in bid to get kids eating healthily
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LEAF assesses farm demo model
Project gives rise to new online inventory of events, six-step guide to organising a farm demo and set of best practice recommendations
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Soft fruit exports rise 70 per cent
Shipments exceed £20 million in record year for British exporters that saw 12 new countries open their doors to UK berries
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Pink Lady gives away dance lessons in Pride promo
Co-op shoppers given chance to win £1,000 worth of dance lessons in sticker promotion with Gay Star News
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Mash launches BBQ salads
Northern Irish prepared specialist develops 'home style' potato salad and coleslaw products to go with summer BBQs
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Sainsbury’s-Asda merger blocked for 10 years
Retailers barred from any kind of tie-up for next decade, as CMA adopts hard-line stance due to competition and price concerns