All articles by Fred Searle – Page 98
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EU brings in new e-certification system for organics
New system designed to improve traceability, boost food safety and reduce potential fraud related to organic imports
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Retailers switch up cherry supply contracts
Cherry supplier J.O. Sims wins new business as M&S consolidates sourcing strategy while Sainsbury’s shortens its supply chain
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Delegation set for Brussels to promote Evesham asparagus
Visit to European Paliament on 25 April aims to promote Vale of Evesham asparagus in Europe and thank EU for granting PGI status
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P&I gives customers a taste of Norfolk’s asparagus
New Covent Garden wholesaler promotes J W Allen & Sons’ Portwood Asparagus brand with cooking demos and tasters
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Interview: Whatever it takes...
Fred Searle talks to Tony Reynolds and Andy Weir about problem solving, spreading inspiration and 'paranoid control – the keys to Reynolds’ success
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NFU reacts to snap general election
Meurig Raymond says he will make sure all parties understand issues facing food and farming sector in lead-up to polling day
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New growing methods to thank for early asparagus
Sustainable new growing techniques helped Wye Valley grower supply asparagus a whole month earlier than usual this year
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Medlars making East Anglian comeback
Fruit popular in Roman and medieval period could be set for a revival with Norfolk condiment producer ready to lead the charge
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Dutch start-up develops asparagus harvesting robot
Machine addresses Dutch shortage of asparagus pickers, with potential to boost quality and yields through more accurate picking
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Irish foodie to promote Tenderstem recipe hunt
Donal Skehan, of Saturday Kitchen and Masterchef fame, will be the face of brand’s search for best Tenderstem-based creations
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Advances in gene editing ‘to boost seedless fruit range’
Technique which stimulates gene mutations could pave way for new seedless varieties and reduce reliance of dwindling bee populations
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Food prices rise at fastest rate for three years
ONS figures mark end of long period of food price deflation but fruit prices still in decline
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Tesco posts first full year of growth since 2010
Britain’s biggest retailer cements recovery but pre-tax profits dragged down by accounting scandal fine
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British radishes arrive early at Sainsbury’s
Growing conditions bring radish season forward as supermarket plans plans to trial colourful new varieties in response to surge in demand
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Troy Foods salads brand doubles in value
Vegetable and salad manufacturer enjoys 50 per cent year-on-year growth in own brand salads range following new product launches
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Brits 'eat four times more' packaged food than fresh food
Shift from fresh to calorific processed food prompts obesity concerns but UK not alone with most developed countries following similar trend
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Scope for new ‘sustainable food line’ at retailers
Sustainable food lines would encourage retailers to compete on sustainability, not just price, says agri-food data provider
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UK in sticky situation over EU quotas
Britain must promptly negotiate what share of EU fresh produce quotas it will take and fix quotas for agricultural products to avoid ‘trading blind’
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Total Produce ‘could be worth €1bn’ if taken over
CEO Rory Byrne estimates that fresh produce giant could almost double its market value if it is bought out
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Hadlow invests in horticulture to tackle skills crisis
Land-based college makes series of investments to improve training and research in horticulture and address critical skills shortage