All articles by Fred Searle – Page 77
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Produce World buys Aurora Produce
Acquisition sees potato producer become wholly-owned subsidiary of vegetable supplier, with both directors moving to Sutton Bridge site
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A quick scan
Using a method known as near-infrared spectroscopy, fresh produce firms can now scan their fruit to test its quality and shelf life
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Netherlands' Brexit scale back
Producers are concerned Brexit will damage Dutch salad exports and one is already starting to pull back from the UK market
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Employers 'fear' post-Brexit migration system
Migration Advisory Committee report highlights businesses' concerns, with fresh produce firms warning of price rises amid labour shortages
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Aldi and Lidl plan rapid store expansion
Both retailers plan to exceed 1,000 branches in next few years but some doubt sustainability of discount model amid falling profits
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Chile to home in on Spanish blueberry market
Blueberry committee to begin promotions in Spain in coming season following collaboration agreement with Freshuelva last year
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NIAB EMR on the hunt for new research students
Horticultural research institute opens applications for six PhDs on research topics ranging from fruit flies to genotyping
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Gangmasters authority appoints interim CEO
Former police chief Roger Bannister will head up GLAA until permanent replacement is found for Paul Broadbent who died suddenly last year
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FTA criticises Brexit transition deal
Costly customs checks “unavoidable” under guidelines agreed last week, warns Freight Transport Association
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Video: Simon Trewin discusses bananas
SH Pratt commercial director gives his views on everything from tightening supply to pricing and new sources
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Chilean blueberry growers move into organics
Blueberry growers in north of country gearing up for organic production as Peruvian volumes soar and export competition rises
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Aviko launches ‘hotter, crunchier’ new fries
Chips cook in just three minutes and stay hot and crunchy for longer than other varieties, potato processor says
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Pink Lady calls for entries in young food writers comp
Apple brand is partnering with Guild of Food Writers for second year in search for the next Jay Rayner or Nigella Lawson
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Hoverflies offer ‘dual benefit to strawberry growers’
New research by NIAB EMR shows that insect eats aphids as well as pollinating strawberry plants, helping to boost yields
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Old teach young in organic growing project
Campaign will see parents and grandparents teaching children to grow herbs in bid to boost food knowledge and health
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Certis launches new powdery mildew control
Bio-fungicide to be welcomed by growers given limited number of control options against troublesome disease
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Tesco launches Swedish meat substitute
Retailer responds to booming demand for frozen vegetarian foods and meat alternatives
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Bitcoin for bananas
Last year, the cryptocurrency craze spread to fresh produce with the launch of organic banana venture Bananacoin. After a positive initial response, its founders now have global ambitions but some are sceptical of the cryto-boom
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Experts call for urgent action on soil health
Campaigners and stakeholders call for more detail on government’s soil health pledge at parliamentary debate
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Video: Jacqui Green talks berries
Berry Gardens chief executive discusses her first few months in the job, the latest supply situation and where she sees category growth