Markets news from FPJ – Page 13
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NewsMorrisons names ex-Lidl director as new marketing boss
All change among retailer marketing and commercial top jobs as Morrisons replaces poached Rachel Eyre, who departs for Asda, with Claire Farrant
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NewsSouth African citrus executive lifts the veil on tariff issues
South African government and growers can come together to overcome imminent challenges, says the CGA’s Boitshoko Ntshabele
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NewsTesco plans to grow plant-based sales by 300 per cent
Customers are choosing veg as top meat alternative, as Tesco’s latest sustainability report outlines key targets on healthy food sales and emissions reductions
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NewsGlobal convenience retail to surpass US$1trn by 2029
IGD forecasts changes to the convenience retail sector, with sales projected to exceed US$1trn by 2029
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NewsGrowing demand for organic is being ‘handed on a plate’ to EU suppliers
UK growers are unable to match burgeoning demand in organic as new figures show low conversion rates due to uncertain farming policies
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NewsIFPA “encouraged” by US-UK trade agreement
Association urges officials to address non-tariff barriers that limit the movement of fresh products
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NewsFairtrade “remains the go-to ethical label” for shoppers
Clear link to responsibly made products is recognised by consumers of all ages, new research shows
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NewsDefra refuses to confirm July border checks
Efra committee grilling reveals internal government negotiations are holding up confirmation of 1 July border checks while Defra concedes implementation could be ‘pragmatic’
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NewsConsumers ‘will see price rises’ as UK produce firms face border chaos
A lack of detail ahead of planned checks and fees on fresh produce due to go live on 1 July is causing ‘chaos and turmoil’ in the industry
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NewsFrugality is secret ingredient in shaping sustainable diets
University of Portsmouth study finds that personal values are more likely to inspire sustainable food choices than warnings about climate change or health
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NewsComing soon: FPJ Festival of Fresh Special
FPJ’s Festival of Fresh Special explores the big opportunities and challenges in British berries, as well as a getting you ready for our summer celebration
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FeaturesFood security starts at home
The UK’s dependence on the Mediterranean leaves it vulnerable to the impact of increasingly frequent weather extremes to hit the region, including the devastating floods in southern Spain
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NewsIGD calls for accelerated AI and robotics adoption
Analyst says greater investment is needed to transform food systems with technology, particularly in the face of the labour cost crunch
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NewsFrom Brittany, with pride
Prince de Bretagne’s product manager Pierre Gelebart explains how the collective brand allows small-scale market gardening to continue to thrive
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NewsEast of England Co-op trials new date brand
Datekin looks to position itself as “quick and sustainable energy boost” through trial at selected stores in East Anglia
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NewsDorì kiwifruit reveals brand refresh and social media launch
Yellow-fleshed fruit will be promoted on range of social media channels as production and demand continues to grow
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NewsFresh Direct launches new products
Fresh produce supplier offers 25 new products as part of its ’Taste Like Summer’ launch
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NewsAldi backs British strawberry growers
Retailer says it is cutting the price of its homegrown strawberries to encourage shoppers to buy British
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ArticleSyngenta develops positive pepper properties
Fruitnet talks traits, development and consumption with José Antonio Chicón of Syngenta Vegetable Seeds
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NewsUK trade bodies call for government action amid cost crisis
The Fresh Produce Consortium has united with the Horticultural Trades Association and British Potato Trade Association, urging the government to help secure the future of the industries in the face of huge challenges