All articles by Fred Searle – Page 67
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ArticleSwedes unwrapped: Asda ditches the plastic
Retailer removes wrapping from the root veg as part of 10 per cent plastic reduction commitment
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ArticleNew freezing method 'preserves fruit for three years'
Andorran frozen specialist and UK supplier team up to launch patented technique that 'fully preserves' quality and nutrients
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ArticleSainsbury’s launches till-free shopping
New app means shoppers no longer have to wait at a check-out to pay at store in south London
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ArticleFlorette creates winter salad mix
One of two autumn launches, the Winter Mix responds to consumer demand for a bagged salad suited to colder temperatures
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ArticleTenderstem to pop up at food festivals
Foodies at The Great British Food Festival and The Big Feastival can sample the brassica while being serenaded by indie band Dead Blue
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ArticleDover opposes govt plans to divert food exports
Port insists Dover is closest and most efficient crossing to Europe following plans to switch to other ports in no deal Brexit scenario
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ArticleNFU launches ‘Water Bank’ to help drought-hit farmers
New service allows farmers to trade water with neighbours as they struggle to cope with prolonged spell of hot, dry weather
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ArticleMorrisons ditches plastic sleeves on cucumbers
Retailer does away with wrapping on British and Dutch cucumbers amid war on packaging but experts warn the move will reduce shelf life
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ArticleOnly two in 10,000 picking applicants British
Recruitment firm Concordia says physical toll and transport difficulties put off British workers as frustration grows over government inaction
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ArticleSainsbury’s named UK’s greenest supermarket
Retailer emits fewer greenhouse gases than any of its competitors, whereas Iceland and discounters have work to do
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ArticleTesco-Carrefour alliance to start in October
Joint purchasing arrangement will allow supermarkets to cut price of everyday items as two retailers face up to rising competition
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ArticleNFT signs major import contract at Tilbury
Chilled distributor in four-way collaboration to import 5,000 pallets of bananas and pineapples a week
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ArticleCo-op to open £6m distribution centre in Highlands
New facility near Inverness will support expansion as retailer plans to open 18 new stores in Scotland
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ArticleChilean kiwis move north due to PSA disease
Plantations added in north and removed in south as producers seek out areas less affected by deadly bacteria
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ArticleAldi 'lowers brassica specs' as heatwave continues
Supermarket drops weight requirements on pre-pack broccoli but growers want further reductions from retailers
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ArticleLidl to trial £1.50 'Too Good to Waste' boxes
Discounter becomes first supermarket to sell mixed boxes of cut-price, less visually appealing produce in move to drive down waste in store
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ArticleLEAF appoints experienced business developer
Environmental standards body brings in Clare Mike from Kanes Foods in bid to spread sustainable practice in food and farming
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ArticleChemical controversy
Pressure is mounting on the crop protection sector as products’ necessity and environmental impact comes under scrutiny
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ArticleSuffolk set for 17ha greenhouse complex
First building will begin production of vine tomatoes in December as part of £30 million project
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ArticleSainsbury’s to supply WHSmith with food to go
Nine WHSmith travel stores will sell Sainsbury’s salads, sandwiches and snacks in trial partnership beginning next week