Director of IPL potato operations and previous Fenmarc director explains why IPL’s acquisition of Fenmarc potatoes is exciting for growers and customers alike
South African fruit exporters have faced a difficult start to 2015, with an early grape season leading to a buyer’s market, and the Russian ban diverting Europe’s suppliers to the Middle East
Does a cod have anything in common with a cabbage? What can potato production learn from pork? And what could an avocado producer take
from the automotive industry? Nina Pullman finds out
Pret salads have become a mainstay of many an office lunchtime, leading to the chain’s strong sales growth. Category buyer Kay Savile talks to Nina Pullman about consumer trends in snack salads and how buying plans change during the year
Science, technology and big data provided the focus for Sainsbury’s Farming Conference, which had a record attendance of 650 farmers and growers
Director of Sainsbury’s brand, Judith Batchelar, chats to Nina Pullman about price cuts, satellites and why Mike Coupe
is in it for the long-term
Author, journalist, food writer, TV chef and self-styled campaigner for ‘real food’, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall is a man with a lifelong commitment to his profession. He talks all things fresh with Cem Topcam
Raspberry returns were down in 2014 as high yields led to retail promotions, but the news is a drop in the ocean for the consistently strong soft-fruit category
New markets key to boosting trade balance, says agriculture minister Assunção Cristas
Lea Valley growers say blocking future expansions would threaten the future of their businesses and plans should be amended
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