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Latest Fresh Produce Journal Articles
- M&S moves into online food delivery>
M&S moves into online food delivery
by Nina Pullman 22 September 2017
Retailer has launched two trials delivering ready meals and groceries within one- or two-hour slots
- The rise and rise of sweet potatoes>
The rise and rise of sweet potatoes
by Carl Collen 22 September 2017
The desire for a healthier and more varied diet continues to drive up sales of the vegetable in Europe
- Ikea salad farm hosts Shoreditch pop-up>
Ikea salad farm hosts Shoreditch pop-up
by Nina Pullman 22 September 2017
Urban salad concept will feature tastings, gastronomic workshops and info on the benefits of local sourcing
- Analysis: Handbags at Defra>
Subscribers onlyAnalysis: Handbags at Defra
by Michael Barker 22 September 2017
Growers and their representatives have been left fuming as the government continues to fail to offer assurances over the growing labour crisis
- Growing Underground wins Future Food Award>
Growing Underground wins Future Food Award
by Nina Pullman 22 September 2017
Air raid shelter micro salad farm wins at BBC Food and Farming Awards followed by seaweed and seed firms as runners up
- Chilean export volumes rise in 2016/17>
Chilean export volumes rise in 2016/17
by Maura Maxwell 22 September 2017
Shipment to North America and Europe grew, while exports to Asia and the Middle East were down on the previous season
- Flamingo acquires Butters Group>
Flamingo acquires Butters Group
by Nina Pullman 22 September 2017
Produce and flower supplier has bought Lincolnshire-based Butters Group to consolidate retail customer portfolios and expertise
- Have your say on labour issue>
Have your say on labour issue
by Nina Pullman 21 September 2017
Call for industry to submit evidence about the role of EU labour for Migration Advisory Committee consultation
- G’s explores automated lettuce harvest>
G’s explores automated lettuce harvest
by Nina Pullman 21 September 2017
Cambridge University robotics experts are developing robots that can be used to harvest lettuce at leading salad supplier
- Labour costs ‘could rise by 50 per cent’>
Labour costs ‘could rise by 50 per cent’
by Nina Pullman 21 September 2017
Costs of incentivising and training new workers if access to EU labour is blocked post-Brexit could hit businesses, analyst warns
- Consumers happy to pay Fairtrade premium>
Consumers happy to pay Fairtrade premium
by Carl Collen 21 September 2017
GlobeScan research finds US consumers are willing to pay a premium for Fairtrade certified bananas
- Premium is biggest opportunity for tomato category>
Premium is biggest opportunity for tomato category
by Nina Pullman 21 September 2017
Two thirds of growth in tomatoes during the last year came from premium tiers and there is more to come, Tomato Conference hears
- Organic sales set to reach new heights>
Organic sales set to reach new heights
by Fred Searle 20 September 2017
Revenues expected to surpass £2.2 billion by end of year, which would be sector’s best ever annual sales figure
- Tesco suppliers to publish food waste data>
Tesco suppliers to publish food waste data
by Nina Pullman 20 September 2017
G’s, Branston, Richard Hochfeld are among 24 Tesco suppliers that have also pledged to help halve food waste by 2030
- Interview: A fruitful trade>
Interview: A fruitful trade
by Michael Barker 20 September 2017
Ahead of Fruit Attraction in Madrid next month, FPJ discusses the crucial trading relationship between Spain and the UK with show director Raúl Calleja
- UK retailer installs 'world's first' finger vein payment system>
UK retailer installs 'world's first' finger vein payment system
by Nina Pullman 20 September 2017
Costcutter has installed what is described as the first supermarket finger vein scanner payment system in the world
- Gen Z eat 266 per cent more avos than 90s kids>
Gen Z eat 266 per cent more avos than 90s kids
by Nina Pullman 20 September 2017
Students eat more avos, kale or sweet potatoes and drink less beer than they did in the 90s, according to new Barclays research
- Phil Scarlett passes away, aged 65>
Phil Scarlett passes away, aged 65
by Michael Barker 20 September 2017
Co-founder of new UK Produce Industry Fair and veteran of South Holland business scene dies following cancer battle
- So that’s why the Merseyside sky glows pink…>
So that’s why the Merseyside sky glows pink…
by Fred Searle 19 September 2017
LEDs from Flavourfresh Salads plant near Liverpool explain mysterious light that left locals confused
- Wayne Milne leaves Newmafruit for Bardsley Farms>
Wayne Milne leaves Newmafruit for Bardsley Farms
by Nina Pullman 19 September 2017
Milne has left his role as Newmafruit MD to take on head of operations at topfruit grower
- Supermarket sales continue to grow>
Supermarket sales continue to grow
by Michael Barker 19 September 2017
Food price inflation and increased volume sales boost retailer income over the past three months
- Major robotics investment cuts labour by 80 per cent>
Major robotics investment cuts labour by 80 per cent
by Nina Pullman 19 September 2017
Spanish veg producer El Dulze has installed 68 robots on its lettuce packing line and reduced its workforce from 500 to 100
- BarrowBand in support role>
BarrowBand in support role
by Tom Joyce 19 September 2017
Malcolm Le Maistre, formerly of influential British folk group the Incredible String Band, talks about engaging both children and adults with his educational BarrowBand
- Seed and crop protection markets "to grow">
Seed and crop protection markets "to grow"
by Carl Collen 19 September 2017
Bayer uses its Future of Farming Dialog 2017 to highlight its ambitions for the crop science sector moving forward
- Russia adapts to new reality>
Russia adapts to new reality
by Tom Joyce 19 September 2017
Three years on from its ban on food imports from the EU and US, Russia’s independence is growing, as alternative sources are found and local production blooms
