All articles by Fred Searle – Page 64
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ArticleFargro launches new ‘flexible’ finance division
Service will support horticultural growers with loans that take crop cycles into account
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ArticleNFU calls for Budget measures to ease Brexit pain
Union calls for reform of capital allowances, tax relief on depreciation of farm infrastructure and capital allowances for early tech adoption
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ArticleRavenhill launches tangerine boxes at Ocado
Poupart’s deluxe produce brand launches 750g Christmas box designed to feed a whole family
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ArticleOrchardWorld launches citrus boxes at Ocado
New product pitched as cheap and convenient way to garnish your Christmas drinks
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ArticleOrganics shown to lower cancer risk
Cancer diagnosis is 25 per cent lower among organic consumers, according to research led by the Sorbonne University in Paris
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ArticleJack’s supports local charities with store openings
New openings near Chester and Birmingham see Tesco discounter invite community groups to apply for funding
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ArticleFareShare ‘saves UK economy £51m’
Charity already delivers huge savings to charities and state, and ‘up to £500m’ could be saved if half of UK’s surpluses were redistributed
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ArticleSoil Association targets purchase frequency boost
Only 4.4 million shoppers dominate organic sales in UK, with certification body challenging suppliers to get other shoppers buying more often
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ArticleCMA CGM and Panalpina partner to cut emissions
Shipping and forwarding titans sign agreement to slash CO2 emissions by introducing new LNG-powered ‘mega-vessels’
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ArticleChiquita container fleet upgrade slashes emissions
Global banana supplier says comprehensive upgrade of refrigerated containers has led to a 17,000t decline in CO2 emissions
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ArticleThames freight on the rise as ‘Vision’ strategy bears fruit
Freight volume surges thanks to Thames Vision strategy to maximise use of the river and take lorries off the road in London and South East
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ArticleSodexo tackles on-farm waste with food rescue scheme
Multinational caterer joins forces with Midlands fresh produce supplier and food waste firm to supply schools and businesses with wonky veg
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ArticleNFU seeks “urgent meeting” with govt amid Brexit impasse
Union president says no-deal scenario is “unthinkable”, stressing that lack of progress in negotiations is damaging farmers’ businesses
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ArticleNFU's new London base 'will make farmers’ voices heard’
New offices in heart of Westminster expected to boost opportunities to meet policy makers at crucial time for future of UK agriculture
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ArticleJupiter lands best company award
Fruit supplier picks up Food & Drink Award from luxury lifestyle magazine Lux Life following year of rapid growth and varietal breakthroughs
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ArticleNewstairs targets strong post-harvest stonefruit varieties
Stonefruit breeder focusing on low-acidity and strong post-harvest characteristics, with new varieties set to come to market “very soon”
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ArticleLiam Fox tries to reassure farmers over food standards
International trade secretary stresses importance of high food standards after Brexit amid ongoing concerns they could slip in free trade deals
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ArticleCo-op chief calls for end to in-house ethical labels
CCO Michael Fletcher says Fairtrade is “gold standard” and other labels “fall short”, appearing to criticise Sainsbury’s “Fairly Traded” mark
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ArticleHalf of shoppers ‘would pay more’ for one-hour deliveries
Latest IGD research highlights thirst for speed and convenience in fast-growing online retail channel
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ArticleCoregeo appoints PR and social media manager
Kyla Flynn joins Pink Lady and Tenderstem brand marketer from social media agency MCG as Coregeo looks to boost its brands' digital clout