News from FPJ – Page 106
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NewsRedPop gets a ticket to ride
The new apple variety is riding high in the UK with adverts on London’s double decker buses this spring
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NewsNew insect monitors listen out for bee activity in UK apple orchards
Insect tracking tech rolled out on three Kent apple orchards, providing real-time data on precious pollinator activity
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NewsRaft of updates for carrot optical sorter
Tong Engineering unveils series of improvements to Visar Sortop
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NewsWaitrose coconut oil boosts Sri Lankan farmers
UK-first product launch is offering Fairtrade premium to coconut growers in Sri Lanka
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NewsHenry Pollard re-elected as Markets Board chairman
Financial Services veteran will continue to oversee management of Smithfield Market, Billingsgate Market, and New Spitalfields Market
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NewsDiabetes campaign highlights lack of fruit and veg in diets
Tesco and Diabetes UK are urging younger men to get tested and eat more fresh produce
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NewsSlight fall in grocery price inflation
Kantar figures indicate inflation may have peaked, but prices remain historically high
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NewsUK fruit exports have halved since Brexit, data shows
HMRC figures analysed by accountancy firm Hazlewoods indicates major decline in fruit sales to EU countries following introduction of trade barriers
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NewsRiverford to become 100 per cent employee-owned
Founder Guy Singh-Watson to sell his remaining shares to the Riverford Trust but remain a co-owner
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NewsEfra inquiry to scrutinise pesticide and fertiliser use
Committee is looking into the impact of agricultural inputs on soil health
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NewsMcCain launches interactive audio ads
Frozen potato specialist announces tie up with Say It Now to boost its marketing reach
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NewsPhotos: Global Tomato Congress 2023
A selection of pictures from Fruitnet’s Global Tomato Congress, which brought more than 300 people from 50 countries together at the Beurs-WTC in Rotterdam on 16 May 2023
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NewsBack British apple month, BAPL asks retailers
The grower body wants more supermarket investment in selling and promoting British apples in stores this season
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NewsBAPL issues SOS to retailers
British apple growers appeal to UK supermarkets for support to return to profitability and stay in business
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NewsWooden revolution?
Enrique Soler and Salvador Cervera of Fedemco tell Fred Searle why they are confident wooden packaging will play an important role at British and European supermarkets as retailers’ push for sustainability continues
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NewsFlorette launches ‘taste of adventure’ tie-up
The UK’s number one salad brand and leading outdoor activities firm Go Ape launch joint on-pack promotion
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NewsDefra announces new funding for farmers to protect landscape
Up to 25 projects will support sustainable food production while working towards the government’s environment and climate ambitions
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Logistics groups highlight Border TOM concerns
Trade body and other representatives meet Cabinet Office minister to outline worries
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NewsFloods cause serious disruption for Italian producers
Major floods across much of Emilia Romagna have reportedly caused widespread disruption to the Italian region’s fruit and veg production and distribution networks
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NewsDimbleby welcomes renewed government support for farmers
Government is trying to rebuild confidence after “car-crash” policy announcements, says Leon co-founder, reiterating his call for a tax to fund universal free school meals