All articles by Henry Sandercock – Page 20
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NewsTesco links with Branston to sell cheaper potatoes usually sent to foodservice
The retailer will offer a new ‘Perfectly Imperfect’ SKU containing foodservice potatoes to shoppers
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NewsGrowers face death threats after flying in seasonal migrant workers
Firms have been trying to make up for a potential shortfall in the number of fruit & veg pickers
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NewsCoronavirus measures could hike price of salad, warns Florette
The brand is facing increased transportation costs from the Continent due to the coronavirus crisis
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NewsBritish Lion pledges eggs to NHS staff through food parcel scheme
The HelpNHSHeroes initiative sells boxes to workers on a not-for-profit basis
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NewsLancashire Farm Dairies puts £1m into production line automation
The investment will see the yoghurt producer install an end-to-end robotic-based system
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NewsGraham’s expands DTC delivery amid coronavirus convenience demand
However, the company has endured production difficulties as a result of panic-buying and lockdown measures
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NewsFlorette unveils resealable salad bag and ‘money back’ freshness guarantee
The brand said the new format would help limit the number of shopping trips during the coronavirus pandemic
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NewsSeasonal workers flown in from Romania to pick UK crops
The Times reported this week that 180 farm workers were due to fly from Bucharest to London Stansted
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NewsMash Direct launches platform for food jobs in Northern Ireland
The County Down-based business received more than 1,000 applications for 30 roles
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NewsUK fishing sector calls for government aid as prices plummet
UK-caught fish prices have dropped due to a collapse in demand from foreign markets
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NewsMoy Park turns test kitchen into meals on wheels production line
The NPD kitchen at the poultry giant’s Craigavon site in Northern Ireland is now creating 1,000 meals a week
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NewsWyke Farms inks export deal with Dutch distributor Westland Cheese
Wyke said the move was a bid to crack the Dutch and German markets
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NewsSurge in interest for farm roles since start of coronavirus outbreak, says jobs site
Searches for ‘fruit picker’ quadrupled while those for ‘farm worker’ more than doubled, according to Totaljobs
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Comment & OpinionBritain needs a new ‘land army’ to get its fresh produce picked
Evoking WWII is usually cringey, but it might be a way to appeal to Brexit Britain’s patriotic pickers
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NewsNoble Foods to launch foodservice liquid egg brand into retailers
The egg supplier has scrambled to keep up with increased demand during the coronavirus pandemic
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NewsMajor processors improving animal welfare standards, BBFAW report says
Danish Crown, Hilton Food Group, Nestlé and Premier Foods all moved into the report’s second tier
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NewsFree-range egg producers fear post-coronavirus shift to lower standard eggs
Industry body BFREPA also warned of the impact a recession would have on free-range eggs
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NewsFridge Raiders launches World Flavours Chicken Bites with katsu flavour
Made with 100% real chicken breast, the NPD (rsp: £1.50/90g) will be available exclusively in Asda
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NewsCoronavirus: GLAA allows temporary licences to help food sector
The authority will let firms not currently sourcing labour for food businesses to do so for up to three months
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NewsNumber of Brits applying for food picking roles doubles
Applications from UK workers for roles picking fresh produce have almost doubled in little more than a week