All articles by Fred Searle – Page 78
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ArticleAvo boom set to continue
Production, consumption and trade all expected to expand further in coming years, with Mexico spearheading growth to date
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ArticleBritish asparagus hits supermarket shelves
M&S, Waitrose and soon Sainsbury’s the first to stock the vegetable as indoor season starts three weeks ahead of schedule
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AnalysisOrganics for all?
The organics sector is shaking off perceptions of exclusivity, but could the major supermarkets be doing more to lower prices? Fred Searle asks whether lessons can be learned from an organic co-op in Manchester
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ArticleLandgard kicks off German pepper supply
Co-op harvests first domestic peppers of season, with latest growing techniques providing high volumes and consistent quality
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ArticleExciting raspberry varieties emerge from AHBD trials
New raspberries have advantages over established Tulameen and Octavia varieties, according to research body
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ArticleFyffes gears up for National Banana Day
Consumers, chefs and children urged to ‘go bananas’ in drive for healthier eating habits, with proceeds going to Dublin children’s hospital
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ArticleTopfruit growers count cost of frost
Adverse weather last spring has caused Cox and Braeburn to finish up to two months ahead of schedule, creating shortages and disrupting the market
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ArticleNewstairs announces new stonefruit varieties
AG Thames breeder launches new early season peaches and nectarines
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ArticleKoppert Cress launches English microgreen mix
Aimed at chefs, the tailored selection will include eight punnets of most popular microgreens in manageable quantities
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ArticleAldi expands head office with £70m investment
Retailer extends Warwickshire site further, adding a ‘Taste Kitchen’ and development kitchen
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ArticleBeast from the East fails to freeze grocery sales
Grocery sales up 2.5 per cent in 12 weeks to 25 March despite storm disruption
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ArticleLincolnshire producer celebrates five years with Aldi
Security of supply contract has allowed Moulton Bulb to invest in only near infrared onion grader in UK
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ArticleBSF calls for faster action on seasonal labour
Government must do more to guarantee access to seasonal labour following Migration Advisory Committee report, says Nick Marston
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ArticleProduce 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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ArticleA 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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ArticleNetherlands' 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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ArticleEmployers '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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ArticleAldi 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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ArticleChile 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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ArticleNIAB 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