All articles by Martyn Fisher – Page 3
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ArticleEat more avocados and stop snacking, new report argues
Controversial new report claims that the focus on low-fat diets and 'demonisation' of fatty foods is failing to address Britain’s obesity crisis
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ArticleFour jailed for offences relating to veg pickers
Convictions a result of a joint police and Gangmasters Licensing Authority investigation to tackle the large-scale exploitation of workers
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ArticleJob losses as UK fruit and veg business 'goes under'
Owner describes the 'horrible' moment he had to tell the business' staff that Bellows was ceasing to trade
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ArticleEating potatoes four times a week 'could give you a stroke'
Study found that women are particularly at risk, as potatoes were found to be a key source of hypertension
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AnalysisWhat does the future hold for Netto UK?
FPJ looks into what Sainsbury's might do next with its discount retailer JV, Netto
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ArticleMajor glass development unveiled after fight
NFU president Meurig Raymond was among those at the opening ceremony at Valley Grown Nurseries (VGN) in Nazeing
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ArticleSalad and herb giant Vitacress back in profit
Vitacress recorded a revenue figure of £135.7 million in 2015, down from £169.5m the year before
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ArticleSoft fruit body 'disagrees' with death knell warning
Report by hospitality firm claimed that 'UK strawberry fields may not be forever' due to impact of National Living Wage
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ArticleFoodservice sales in UK up by 2.3 per cent
Solid Q1 performance, and trading in Q2 is expected to see a 2.1 per cent rise on the previous year, with sales worth £12.4bn
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ArticleAckio invests in 'Europe-beating' cherry packing line
The new cherry grader allows cherries to be selected by any number and combination of criteria
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ArticleFresh produce trafficking brothers sentenced
Slovakian nationals each get six years in prison for crimes, following cross-authority investigation which began in 2012
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ArticleSalad, fruit and Pimms sales all soar at Waitrose
Warm weather has seen salad sales rise by 12 per cent, and soft fruit sales go up by 11 per cent
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ArticleEarl wins appeal against 'fruit aisle fight' conviction
The Earl of Cardigan, 63, was cleared of launching a tirade of abuse at his ex-caretaker while she was choosing bananas at Waitrose
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ArticleDemand for TV favourite samphire soars at Tesco
Product - which is in season from May to October - is grown for the retailer in glasshouses by Westlands in Evesham
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Article'Hundreds' of spiders crawl out of man's Tesco bananas
Cameroon-sourced product at heart of allegation made by 22-year-old from Greater Manchester
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ArticleCyprus' biggest fresh produce co-op 'under investigation'
Sedigep, which is known for its citrus and potato exports, is reported to have sustained millions of euros in damage
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ArticleOrganic production lags behind demand
The signs continue to look good for the organic market, although work needs to be done to keep up with demand
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ArticleAldi nets fresh produce prize at organic awards
Discounter's organic onions - supplied by G's Fresh and Moulton Bulb Company - win the fresh produce category prize
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ArticleTesco creates two new teams to assist suppliers
Retailer makes latest move in its ambition to be known as 'fair, professional, knowledgeable and helpful' towards its suppliers
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ArticlePrice war hits foodservice tomato supply
The supermarket price war is harming the foodservice sector on tomatoes, a category which is trying to fight back against the sheer number of imports