All articles by Martyn Fisher – Page 33
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ArticleEustice back in government as Defra minister
David Cameron has selected the MP for Camborne, Redruth and Hayle to return to the job he has held since October 2013
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ArticleOrganics is holding out for a hero
At a time when conventional fruit and veg sales are falling, organic produce is proving to be a caped crusader for the market. But where’s the ceiling?
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ArticleTomato growers fear price war impact
The UK tomato season is now underway. Martyn Fisher finds out what issues are facing those involved in the category as it looks to boost UK self-sufficiency
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ArticleTruss stays on as environment secretary
David Cameron has named his new cabinet, and has picked Liz Truss to carry on her work as environment, food and rural affairs secretary
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ArticleTax junk food to cut fruit and veg prices, think tank urges
In the UK since 1980, ice cream prices have fallen by 50 per cent, while fruit and vegetables have gone up by 199 per cent, ODI claims
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ArticleSoup giant fined after worker's hand pulled into machine
Kayode Ezekiel Ogundele was off work for a month after the incident at Baxters and no longer has full movement in his hand
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ArticleRetailers recall potato products over metal fears
Tesco and Sainsbury's ask for customers to return range of potato salad products to stores over fears they could contain pieces of metal
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ArticleNatures Way fined £170k following worker's death
Health and Safety Executive claims 21-year-old Bradley Watts' death 'could have been avoided'
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ArticleProfit up at SH Pratt
Banana giant claims it has achieved goal of cementing company’s position as UK's leading independent supplier of bananas
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ArticleVitacress sells Wight Salads to APS Salads
Vitacress has said that the sale of the £40m firm will allow it to focus on its core prepared salads and fresh herbs businesses
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ArticleCambridgeshire firm invests £1m in veg crisp range
The products in Corkers' new range will be made using veg grown in the Fens, and sweet potatoes from the US
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ArticleBanaBay opens new door in Russia
The Birmingham-based banana supplier has agree to supply containers to key Russian fruit exporter, Fruit Brothers
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ArticleLEAF seals coveted sustainability membership honour
Highest membership status within ISEAL for the LEAF Marque, which recognises farmed products produced to more sustainable standards
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ArticleNFU Cymru issues 'urgent' warning to farmers
President Stephen James: 'This year’s SAF is proving to be the most complicated on record. But complete them ASAP'
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ArticleProduce World director joins Natures Way Foods
Andrew Ovens leaves the veg giant after his role as marketing director was made redundant
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ArticleApple growers face up to frost
Northern Irish Bramley producers will have to wait a couple of weeks before the full extent of the damage is known
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ArticleIndustry leaders talk biggest challenges
Access to new technology, greater automation, and attracting new entrants to the industry highlighted by hort chiefs
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ArticlePackaging firm acquires rivals
Par-Pak Europe continues its continental growth mission by acquiring UK firm Deltaform, along with its subsidiary business
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ArticleWaitrose and Booths sign juice deals with emerging brand
To coincide with its new retail listings, Mello has had a bottle redesign of its melon drink packaging, and expanded the size range
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ArticleGreenvale and Tesco in 'record' charity haul
Sales of Finest range of potatoes supplied by Greenvale to retailer help raise a five-figure sum for the Race For Life event