All Local Sourcing articles – Page 20
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ArticleNew report sheds light on Covid-19 impact
In-depth report published by Fruitnet explains how the pandemic is changing the fresh produce business
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ArticleCovid-19 speeds up mechanical evolution
Rijk Zwaan has outlined how vegetable growers are looking to accelerate a switch to mechanical harvesting
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ArticleGermany planting more Pinova apples
Country set to become more self-sufficient from 2022/23 season as fruit from new plantings comes into play
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ArticleLocal production in Outer Hebrides
Growing fresh produce in the far north-west of Scotland is no mean feat, but one woman is making it work with the help of an innovative new semi-permanent polytunnel
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ArticleLabour shortages a concern in Israel
Israel’s reliance on seasonal workers from Thailand is a worry for domestic production during the coronavirus crisis, as volunteer groups organise to help out on farms
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ArticleCoronavirus prompts urban farming interest
With movement in many countries restricted, some consumers are turning to urban farming for their fresh produce
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ArticleLidl invests £15bn in British suppliers
Discounter pledges to support suppliers to grow and source more produce from UK as it continues its expansion
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ArticleGreenyard and Rewe 'expand relationship'
Retailer and fresh produce giant have developed a new partnership which includes a dedicated operating unit
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ArticleThe light fantastic
How Boston-based Freight Farms’ new growing system could enable anyone to grow fresh produce on their own doorstep
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ArticleFresh out the box
As interest in urban farming continues to grow, modular, closed-loop production units could spark a horticultural revolution
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ArticleThe new Notting Hill radicals
Signs of a consumer revolution emerge just around the corner from one of the most famous retail outlets in Hollywood folklore.
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ArticleEast of England Co-op boosts local sales
Retailer's Sourced Locally Fortnight initiative passes £1 million in local produce sales this June
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ArticleUS$100m funding boosts Infarm model
German start-up prepares to expand in the US and Europe as interest in vertical and urban farming continues to grow
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ArticleBakker Belgium secures Delhaize supply deal
Greenyard's Belgian subsidiary has been invited to take care of the retailer's entire fresh produce sourcing operation
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ArticleICA follows Ikea with salad farm first
Freight Farms container outside Maxi store will grow lettuce, spinach and herbs, and could eventually grow 'non-native' crops
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ArticleFeijoa season kicks off
New Zealand feijoa benefits promoted for sweet or savoury consumption this Autumn
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ArticleIkea pieces together local lettuce plan
Company says it is ready to serve up salad crops grown in containers outside its stores in Malmö and Helsingborg
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ArticleHill start gets India's blueberry market moving
Consumers in Mumbai have been getting their first taste of high-quality local blueberries thanks to a new commercial trial
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ArticleFirst British asparagus arrives at M&S
Wye Valley grower John Chinn continues to deliver UK's earliest product as M&S forecasts major uplift in British asparagus sales this year
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ArticleSeasonal travellers
With high streets suffering and grocery stores dwindling, hitting the road with a truck full of fresh produce provided The Sussex Peasant with a new way of reaching consumers with local goods