All articles by Fred Searle – Page 55
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ArticleBumper season for Scottish daffodils
Grampian Growers co-op enjoys fourth highest daffodil volume in 50 years thanks to mild weather
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ArticleOnline sales rise but users plateau
Sales growth continues at slower pace as retailers struggle to attract new online customers
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ArticleLEAF chief exec named one of ‘Women of Decade’
Caroline Drummond recognised by Women Economic Forum for contribution to sustainability and corporate leadership
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ArticleUlma airs new ‘Tight Bag’ tech
So-called ‘Tight Bag’ technology tackles storage problems associated with having excess air in bags of fresh produce
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ArticleMash launches new growth strategy
Major investment from entrepreneur Patrick Riley prompts growth plans in foodservice, with added focus on improving customer services
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ArticleUnion opposes Asda contract changes
Under new terms, wages would increase but workers would not be paid for meal breaks and would have to work bank holidays
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ArticleTulips flower two weeks early
Belmont Nurseries in Norfolk says warm and wet spring weather has brought forward the season, outpacing Ditch rivals
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ArticleEvidence mounts for 10-a-day target
Average British adult gets just 3.8 portions a day despite studies showing that 10-a-day has major benefits for physical and mental health
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ArticleWAO welcomes avo-heavy Pret menu
World Avocado Organisation "thrilled" that almost half the new dishes on Pret’s spring menu feature the fruit
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ArticleMoulton Bulb Co director retires
Man responsible for boosting British onion exports steps aside after a career dedicated to the sector
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ArticleAHDB Potatoes welcomes new board members
Sector board has three new additions, with experience in potatoes and food and drink more generally
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ArticleSmart tech ‘can boost yields and limit waste’
Trials by Asda potato growers highlight need for better data management to prevent produce falling outside specs
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ArticleNew online market for agri-produce
B2B marketplace for wholesale produce aims to overcome language barriers and potential security concerns
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ArticleHarper Adams trials indoor farming at G's
Project looks at possibility of growing under LEDs to increase winter supply of baby leaf in UK
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ArticleVertical farming ‘not feasible’ in soft fruit
James Hutton Institute dissuades berry producers from growing vertically but says certain technologies can be beneficial in conventional systems
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ArticleNFU launches news and info app
App will act as user-friendly tool for members, almost half of whom already access NFU site on their phone or tablet
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ArticleUS ambassador ushers in Sweet Potato Week
Visit to New Covent Garden celebrates vegetable’s sales success and launches campaign focused on product’s nutritional value
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ArticleJupiter kicks off SA citrus production
Company begins first season as a citrus grower, investing in new packing equipment and changing processes to boost fruit quality
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ArticleRetailers 'calling for water and biodiversity audits'
European retailers reportedly calling for GlobalGAP certification to cover water management and biodiversity as environmental concerns grow
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Article'More room for health claims in berries'
Sector needs to move beyond talking about antioxidants and highlight benefits for cardiovascular system and gut health, says Medicinal Chef