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- Total Produce CEO praises industry unity>
Total Produce CEO praises industry unity
by Rory Byrne 27 March 2020 Fruit and Vegetables
In an open letter to colleagues, Rory Byrne says a "remarkable exercise in…
- Nearly 10,000 Brits apply for picking jobs>
Nearly 10,000 Brits apply for picking jobs
by Fred Searle 24 March 2020 Fruit, Berries, Vegetables, Leafy & Salad Vegetables, Asparagus and Peas & Beans
There has been a fantastic initial response to calls for UK residents to rescue…
- Keeping you informed>
Keeping you informed
by Fruitnet Media International 24 March 2020 Fruit and Vegetables
The situation is serious. And at Fruitnet we’re taking it very seriously…
- Farming leaders warn of 80,000-worker shortage>
Farming leaders warn of 80,000-worker shortage
by Fred Searle 24 March 2020 Fruit, Vegetables and Other Products
CLA estimates coronavirus could create huge shortfall in agricultural labour,…
- New ethical banana brand plays it fair>
New ethical banana brand plays it fair
by Fred Searle 19 March 2020 Bananas
Despite social and environmental progress, issues of low wages and weak job…
- 'Govt must offer food support amid coronavirus crisis'>
'Govt must offer food support amid coronavirus crisis'
by Fred Searle 17 March 2020 Fruit, Vegetables and Other Products
Low-income families should be given money for food so they can self-isolate and…
- Royal seal of approval>
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by Fred Searle 13 March 2020 Fruit and Vegetables
Barbara Bray’s career hit a new high in 2019 when she received an MBE…
- Labour shortage a major concern for Italy>
Labour shortage a major concern for Italy
by Mike Knowles 13 March 2020 Apples & Pears, Berries, Kiwifruit, Stonefruit, Melons, Vegetables, Brassicas, Root Vegetables, Leafy & Salad Vegetables, Peppers & Squashes, Peas & Beans, Tomatoes, Artichokes and Cherries
Coronavirus lockdown could deter foreign workers from eastern Europe, admits…
- Nicholas Saphir named AHDB chair>
Nicholas Saphir named AHDB chair
by Michael Barker 11 March 2020
Widely experienced food industry man replaces outgoing chair Peter Kendall at…
- Batters re-elected as NFU president>
Batters re-elected as NFU president
by Michael Barker 27 February 2020
President's re-election for a further two-year term comes at critical time…
