Latest news stories from Fresh Produce Journal
News updates for the UK fresh produce business.
BAPL announces 2022 campaign
BAPL puts affordability at core of its 2022 British apples and pears promotional activities
Iceland to launch discount to over 60s
Iceland offers new 10 per cent discount to shoppers aged 60+ to help ease cost-of-living worries
Pink Lady creates buzz at Morrisons with Bee Pink campaign
Leading apple brand Pink Lady relaunches Bee Pink promotion in Morrisons stores to raise awareness of importance of pollinators
Aldi teams up with Cashew Coast to crack sustainable nut supply
Aldi UK announces new partnership to support sustainable cashew production and supply chain
Battle lines drawn for shipping rate confrontation
South African citrus growers seek cooperation with other industries to get control of produce shipping and counter steep freight increases
Conversations
Fruitbox 79 - Iryna Kukhtina, Ukraine Berries Association
As the country struggles for its survival, what does the future hold for Ukraine's fresh produce business?
Fruitbox 78 - Dan McAlpine, City Harvest London
The charity's head of food explains how fresh fruit and vegetable companies can cut waste and help feed people
Fruitbox 77 - The fallout from Ukraine
Fruitnet's Chris White speaks to three members of the global fresh produce business about the war's impact
Lorry driver initiatives bear fruit
UK lorry-driver shortage persists but recruitment initiatives are starting to make a difference, says Logistics UK
FPC Fresh Awards go global
The Fresh Produce Consortium is encouraging broader international participation at its FPC Fresh Awards 2022
Dogtooth takes robots to Downing Street
Strawberry-harvesting-robot manufacturer Dogtooth Technologies stressed UK growers’ urgent need for labour when it showed its intelligent machines to Boris Johnson
New brand identity for Fruit Logistica
The world’s leading fruit and vegetable trade exhibition has updated its logo and event branding
Global Tomato Congress: Prominent aims to inspire consumers
With costs rising and spending getting tighter, the health, taste and affordability of fresh tomatoes should be highlighted
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NIAB opens GreenTech Hub
New £11.3m horticulture research centre opens doors at NIAB’s East Malling site in Kent
Govt announces £200m funding for HGV zero emission trials
Transport minister announces £200 million zero emission HGV funding at Logistics UK conference yesterday
Organic farming on the rise in UK
More British farmers are converting to organic production in line with growing consumer demand, finds organic body Soil Association
NFU Cymru launches Wales Woman Farmer of the Year 2022
The search is on for Wales Woman Farmer of the Year 2022 to celebrate women’s contribution to the country’s farming industry
Adriëlle Dankier named as new CEO of Nature’s Pride
Dutch importer confirms current chief executive officer Fred van Heyningen will step down as of 1 June
Pink Lady breeder John Cripps dies aged 95
West Australian horticulturalist was responsible for Cripps Pink and Cripps Red apple varieties
Veg Power gets kids growing
Veg Power has joined forces with an Edinburgh Community Food project to connect children with the food they eat
‘Best farmers’ at risk of going bust
High input costs and changing policies could force the ‘best farmers in England’ out of business, says charity
NIAB welcomes precision breeding bill
New genetic technology bill will support more sustainable agriculture, says NIAB
Belgian campaign launches in UK
Belgian produce marketers are targeting retail and foodservice companies in the UK with a message of high quality and sustainability