Latest news stories from Fresh Produce Journal
News updates for the UK fresh produce business.
RABI boss Chivers meets Coffey to discuss farm mental health
Charity has seen huge rise in interest in its support services as farmers’ mental health suffers under current pressure
Aldi to open five UK stores in five weeks
The discount retailer is poised to increase consumer access to its stores with five new openings across the UK in the coming weeks, including in Southampton and Whittlesey
Driscoll’s wins Superior Taste Awards
Global berry supplier, and owner of UK grower group Berry Gardens, won three awards for ’superior’ varieties at recent International Taste Institute event
Renewed hope for British blackcurrants
UK producers feel optimistic after recent sunny period brings renewed hope for blackcurrant crop hit by adverse weather and high costs
‘It’s time to back British’
Angus Soft Fruits MD John Gray tells Fred Searle why it is more important than ever for supermarkets, and government, to support the UK berry sector
Conversations
Fruitbox 94 · Abs van Rooyen, Clemengold
Chris and Abs discuss the impact of branding in the fresh produce business
Fruitbox 92 · Russell Allwell, Driscoll’s Europe
As the world’s largest berry marketer continues to grow, what opportunities exist to increase sales of fresh berries further?
Fruitbox 91 · Yuyuh Sukmana, Vanguard International
Vanguard’s Yuyuh Sukmana speaks with Chris White about the prospects for South-East Asia
Project aims to develop ‘new source of plant protein’
Amaranth production is at the centre of two-year, Innovate UK-funded project led by Vertical Future
IPP launches pallet recovery drive
Campaign aims to reduce pallet loss and boost sustainabilty of the supply chain
Two-fifths of hospitality firms ‘operating at a loss’
New survey by Peckwater Brands paints bleak picture of profitability in the sector
Major project boosts pulse production
Farmers sought to take part in ’defining project of our time’
High costs take toll on farmers
Spiralling production costs have adversely affected farmers’ mental health, NFU survey shows
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Agroberries buys stake in BerryWorld
The Americas berry giant has acquired shares in UK supplier BerryWorld’s EMEA and APAC businesses
Heavyweight speakers get set for Festival of Fresh 2023
Leading figures from Tesco, AMFRESH, Fresh Direct and S&A Produce are among top-class speaker line-up
Coveris launches Louth ReCover unit
Packaging manufacturer opens new recycling hub at its plastic-film production facility in Lincolnshire to keep plastic circular
New water law will “halt expansion of Chilean fruit industry”
Fedefruta warns that changes will remove incentives for the construction of new irrigation infrastructure in bigger farms
Tesco launches agtech competition
Applications open for global agtech start-ups to advance supply chain sustainability
Comber Earlies herald start of NI summer
Wilson Country’s new season potatoes to hit Northern Ireland Tesco stores from next week
Farming Fortnight returns for fifth year
LEAF Education’s annual online initiative to help schools spotlight British food and farming will run from 5-16 June
Solar step forward for Brakes
Company installs solar array in Aylesford as part of ambitious renewable energy plan
Vertical Future partners with Modi Fresh in India
UK-based vertical farming technology expands into Indian market with Modi Fresh to develop consumer-facing brand