All articles by Fred Searle – Page 70
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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
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ArticleBrassica Blues
Major shortages look likely as a cold, wet spring followed by a hot, dry summer combine to drive down yields
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ArticleCarrot demo day to showcase new varieties
New varieties and crop protection technology will be on show at the British Carrot event hosted by by D Skelton & Sons and Strawsons
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ArticleReport proposes radical overhaul of farm regulation
‘Unduly precise and inflexible’ regulation under CAP needs to be simplified after Brexit, according to interim report
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ArticleUK set for major review of weed management
£36,000 cross-sector project follows loss of important herbicide linuron which has now been phased out
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Article‘Pay farmers to switch to veg,’ urges policy expert
Fresh produce production should be incentivised with grants after Brexit, says Professor Michael Winter at Nuffield Farming Lecture
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ArticleJupiter shines bright
Jupiter Marketing has grown rapidly since moving into grape production in Greece, India and Chile. Managing director Mark Tweddle talks about the marketer’s new international ventures
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ArticlePulse growers feeling the heat
High temperatures and low rainfall are leading to variable quality in spring-sown pea and bean crops
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ArticleCo-op has £15m Costcutter bid rejected
Independent convenience chain rebuffs UK’s fifth largest retailer’s audacious offer but remains open to further talks
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ArticleNew tech set to boost raspberry yields
Cold storage and rise in glasshouse production are expected to bring more consistent supply this season
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ArticlePop-up planned for Pea Week
‘Pea Place’ café will feature pea-based delicacies and a live stream of the harvest as Great British Pea Week returns for third year
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ArticleSoft-fruit grower launches as LEAF demo farm
Berry business recognised for environmental standards will showcase Integrated Farm Management to other growers