Markets news from FPJ – Page 7
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NewsScottish firms behind world-first GigaFarm in Dubai
Agritech manufacturer IGS and deployment partner Modutec have teamed up for a project designed to replace 1 per cent of food imports in the UAE
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NewsBerryWorld Asia launches with China debut and India campaign
Agroberries Group has established a new regional division, BerryWorld Asia, to distribute its licensed berry varieties across Asian markets, including first-time entries into China and India
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NewsRed Tractor launches new family mealtime TV advert
Certification is celebrating 25 years with new animated TV advert highlighting everyday moments that matter, plus social media content from behind the scenes of family mealtimes
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NewsSweet Sunrise grapefruit launches at Morrisons
Fresh Hub Group and Myton Food Group aim to reinvigorate grapefruit category with exclusive launch of Sweet Sunrise into Morrisons, following success of the Explore brand in grapes
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NewsM&S unveils landmark investment in new NDC
New £340m facility is retailer’s largest ever investment in its supply chain and will help ‘unlock’ target to double its food business
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FeaturesAgrial centred on sustainability
At its salad production sites in both Suffolk and Essex, the owner of the Florette salad brand aims to deliver on its promise of freshness while boosting the biodiversity of the local area
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NewsDole wins gold at Brandon Hall Group leadership awards
Fresh produce giant Dole has secured gold recognition at the prestigious Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards for its international Key Talent Programme, marking outstanding achievement in leadership development
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NewsBrakes opens scheme for new suppliers
25 small businesses a year to win a Brakes contract and mentoring under new Get Set Supply! scheme to help new entrants access foodservice sector
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NewsM&S launches ‘world exclusive’ Pink Blush grape
US-grown Pink Blush is described as a ‘sensory experience’ and follows the new mango grape launch earlier this month as M&S rolls out of wave of innovation in the category
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NewsConsumers swap eating out for branded treats
High inflation has prompted consumers to reduce spend in restaurants while branded grocery items have out-performed own label during the last four weeks
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NewsJoya apples land at Sainsbury’s and Aldi
Brand drums up consumer interest in red-fleshed variety with multi-channel campaign including sampling activations in Manchester and London
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NewsDriscoll’s One Family, One Earth campaign wins marketing plaudits
Awards highlight Driscoll’s community investments and environmental sustainability initiatives
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NewsPotato grower diversifies into padel
A Yorkshire farmer has converted a potato warehouse into an indoor court for the world’s fastest growing sport after low returns prompt diversification
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NewsCherry sales up 150 per cent at Ocado
Online retailer believes popularity for ‘retro’ cherry flavour has boosted fresh sales, while warm weather has led to bumper crops of berries and apricots
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NewsBlue Skies marketing director steps down
Mark Crawford has overseen strong growth at the tropical fruit supplier, and leaves the business for new role
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NewsDole launches Consumer Compass 2026 research project
Landmark initiative is dedicated to leveraging best-in-class consumer insights to drive fresh fruit and vegetable consumption across Europe
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ArticleVideo: FreshLinc’s Lee Juniper on border controls and driver shortages
CEO of produce haulier FreshLinc, Lee Juniper, tells Nina Pullman how the haulage industry will adapt again despite new UK-EU reset deal leaving new border control posts empty
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NewsAldi to open one store a week during rest of 2025
Discounter confirms £650m expansion and refurbishment plan with new stores opening across the UK
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NewsAH Worth begins red kale trial as part of continued brassica innovation
Trials of striking new variety support growing retail demand for distinctive, high-quality produce, according to producer
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NewsLidl Community Fund helps tackle food poverty
The retailer’s community grant scheme has now given £2 million in funding since 2022 with recipients including a Kent cookery club and a national school pantry scheme