News from FPJ – Page 10
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ArticleAutomation and supply chain agility ‘will shape sector’ in 2023
Comment: Fresh produce firms must remain agile to meet fluctuating demand, as well as considering investment in automation and AI, as they face up to supply chain instability, inflation, labour shortages and climate change
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ArticleCentral Co-op rewards member loyalty with payout
Central Co-op splits £654,000 between members in latest ‘share of the profits’ payout
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ArticleDP World links UK logistics hubs
DP World launches new train service connecting London Gateway and Southampton logistics hubs
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ArticleCarrots fit for a King
British-grown produce plays starring role in King Charles III’s first state banquet
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ArticleSeason extension for Sunions
Tearless onion variety will return to Waitrose shelves six weeks earlier this winter in bid to capitalise on Christmas sales spike
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ArticleSouth African blueberry business cleans up after strikes
The true picture of the impact of port strikes on the South African blueberry business will only be known at the end of the year
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ArticleIndustry unites to protect seasonal worker welfare
Roundtable meeting addresses seasonal labour challenges following difficult year for recruitment and worker welfare
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Article2023 could be ‘watershed moment’ for produce
Comment: Following a turbulent year defined by climate change, rampant inflation and political uncertainty, Britain’s fresh produce industry is at a crossroads and looks set for further upheaval
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Article‘Seed potato ban at crisis point for NI growers’
Potato production in Northern Ireland at risk due to ban on seed potato trade between UK, EU and Northern Ireland, says grower
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ArticleTariff win for California prunes
California Prune Board welcomes 0% tariff announcement on UK import of prunes
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ArticleSchool Scheme under scrutiny
Freshfel Europe has stressed the value of the continued implementation of school fruit and vegetable schemes to the EC
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ArticleImproved third quarter for Dole
Big boost in net income while revenue also climbs as group is “significantly ahead of own expectations”
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ArticleFinal countdown begins to Global Citrus Congress 2022
Join the World Citrus Organisation and Fruitnet Media International on 30 November for the leading online event for the international citrus business
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ArticleWarm European welcome for South African stonefruit
The first stonefruit of the season is already on the European market, with the first South African grapes of 2022/23 due next week
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ArticleSainsbury’s launches £3m Nourish the Nation project
Initiative aims to combat growing crisis of food insecurity, now and in the future
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Article‘SFS must be achievable,’ says NFU Cymru
The Welsh Government’s new sustainable farming scheme (SFS) proposals must be open to all, says Welsh farmers’ union
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ArticleLive-cooked dinner showcases best from Belgium
Networking dinner organised by Fresh From Belgium in collaboration with FPJ brings together Belgian exporters and British buyers to sample country’s high-quality seasonal produce
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ArticleWrap names Sebastian Munden as new chair
Previously executive VP and general manager of Unilever UK & Ireland, Munden sees the climate action group as key to the fight against climate change
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ArticleNew Spitalfields staying put for now
City of London Corporation votes for Billingsgate and Smithfield wholesale markets to move to Dagenham but New Spitalfields set to remain in Leyton for time being
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ArticleEuropean apple season is “most difficult” in recent years
WAPA president Dominik Wozniak admits lack of workers from Ukraine and increase in costs have hampered campaign