All articles by Fred Searle – Page 87
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ArticleLidl plans largest UK distribution centre
Discounter to open 15th RDC in UK as part of £1.45bn investment as rapid expansion continues
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ArticleSpecial report: Snacking goes nuts
Global demand for nuts continues to grow, driven in the UK by the healthy snacking trend, but negative press coverage in the sugar debate presents a challenge for the dried fruit sector
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ArticleJersey stems the tide
Squeezed by tight margins, Jersey’s fresh produce sector has contracted in recent years, but Tenderstem is one product reversing the decline. Fred Searle meets local grower Richard Le Cornu to find out more
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ArticleKoper looks to future at 60th birthday event
Slovenian port outlines plans to extend container terminal and expand into Far East at colourful anniversary celebrations
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ArticleTesco sales grow for seventh quarter running
Retailer’s recovery continues as profits shoot up and shareholders receive a dividend for first time in three years
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VideoHow to make a 'vegetarian oyster'
Paul Da Costa Greaves of Dutch microgreen specialist Koppert Cress uses a shiso leaf, an oyster leaf, a Bling Blossom and a Salty Finger to make a fishy flavour combo at The Restaurant Show in London
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ArticleThird Veggie Pret opens in London
Store opening in Clerkenwell to coincide with launch of new vegetarian and vegan sandwiches and wraps
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ArticleTory MP wades into labour debate with ‘misogynist’ remarks
South Thanet MP Craig Mackinlay says unemployed young Brits should take up farm jobs so they can work alongside “gorgeous EU workers”
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ArticleMicrogreens 'much more than just confetti'
Educational programme from Koppert Cress encourages budding chefs to use microgreens for nutrition and flavour, not just aesthetics
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ArticleOrganic growth in Dutch topfruit
The Netherlands' organics boom could soon set prices tumbling, says the country's largest organic topfruit grower, Robert Elshof
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ArticlePlant burger that ‘bleeds’ to star at London conference
US meat substitute to be sampled by Joanna Lumley at conference highlighting environmental impact of livestock production
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ArticleIsle of Wight grower extends speciality tomato season
Production will continue into early November this year, capitalising on strong demand particularly for green tomatoes
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ArticleSpain fears rise of the Egyptians
As Egypt ramps up its citrus production and turns desert into groves, Spain’s citrus producers are keeping a close eye on the competition
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ArticleGrowers can now salt their mushrooms too
Salt joins list of 16 other everyday substances that growers can use to control pests, weeds and diseases after European Commission approval
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ArticleBranston appoints new South West general manager
Former Brake Bros and QV Foods employee joins potato supplier to oversee operations at site for new and salad potatoes
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ArticleNFU urges RPA to ‘up its game’ on subsidy payments
Body warns growers that remapping of common land, on which farmers can claim entitlements, could worsen delays in processing claims
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ArticleTwins set to smash own record for UK’s biggest pumpkin
Current record holders expect to beat last year’s record by more than 20 stone at pumpkin festival near Southampton on 14 October
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Video'Brand is key' to Tenderstem success
Watch: Tight specs demanded by Tenderstem brand have been integral to the product's strong sales growth, says Barfoots grower Richard Le Cornu
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ArticleSainsbury’s trials checkout-free shopping
Retailer takes a leaf out of Amazon’s book and begins testing smartphone technology to allow customers to avoid queuing
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ArticleNFU backs May’s Brexit implementation period
Union supports plans to extend Brexit deadline by two years but says farmers need more detail on how immigration system will work