Markets news from FPJ – Page 6
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Banana Time showcases Ecuador’s banana sector
Industry show in Guayaquil celebrates growth of Ecuadorian banana exports but discusses the various challenges currently facing the sector, from security to climate change
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Aldi hits 40m meal milestone
Aldi seeks charity partners receive its food donations ahead of the festive period as it hits 40m meal milestone
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Halloween sees pumpkin sales spike
Barfoots of Botley supplies more than one million pumpkins in just four weeks as Halloween approaches
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Aldi announces UK store openings
The discounter reveals sites of 12 new UK supermarkets opening before Christmas
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Veganuary film marks campaign anniversary
A documentary charting the success of 10-year eat-vegan campaign Veganuary premieres in London next month
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Veg Power launches Simply Veg
The not-for-profit veg-promoting organisation teams up with nutrition experts to launch second public health campaign to improve UK family diets
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Fresca increases stake in Thanet Earth
Fresca Group acquires shares held by JV partner Rainbow Growers as part of its strategy to invest in sustainable production of protected crops
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EFC launches Sprizzle apple concept
The varietal manager behind brands including Migo and Kanzi has launched Sprizzle, described as “the optimistic apple”
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Earth & Wheat launches wonky Halloween box
Subscription service launches seasonal box of veg, fruit and bread to help families celebrate Halloween and tackle food waste
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Nationwide and Coregeo launch new Tenderstem box
Exclusive box comes in two sizes and continues partnership to supply non-retail sectors
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City Harvest highlights financial benefits of redistribution
New study reveals how donating surplus produce to charity is an effective way to save money in the UK food industry
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Abel & Cole: sustainability sticklers
For online organic retailer Abel & Cole, sustainability is much more than a marketing tool. Fred Searle visits the veg box specialist to learn more about its meticulous efforts in environmental and ethical supply
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London wholesale markets land two NABMA awards
City of London Corporation wins Market Manager and Market Team of the Year at National Association of British Market Authorities Awards
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Blueberry industry ‘set for growth’
Rabobank forecasts long-term rise in global blueberry exports, with consumption robust despite inflationary environment
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New tech predicts changes in consumer demand
Technology specialist Fresh4cast presents reliable means of ‘demand sensing’ that it says could change the way companies supply fresh produce
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California Prunes get ambassadorial boost
Nutritionist Jo Travers and TV chef Peter Sidwell get behind California Prunes as UK brand ambassadors
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Albert Bartlett and James Martin launch chefs’ frozen potato range
Five new products will help chefs reduce prep time and cut food waste while maintaining premium quality
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Red Tractor details voluntary green module
New Greener Farms Commitment module will become available from 1 April next year
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Recyclability seal for wooden boxes ‘gives suppliers competitive edge’
Ecowoox label will help suppliers prove sustainability of wooden packaging to shoppers as Fedemco prepares to roll out new certification
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UK retailers looking for longer-term contracts in soft fruit
Chambers reveals supermarkets’ growing demand for longer contracts with berry suppliers, following availability challenges in recent seasons