News from FPJ – Page 107
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NewsMcCain partners with Community Shop
Frozen potato supplier teams up with social enterprise to open a new store in its heartland
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NewsFresh fruit drives Dole’s Q1 performance
Increased revenue and earnings reported for the first quarter, while net income is hit by interest expense
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NewsBritish Berry Growers sets up R&D board
The industry body establishes a research and development board to drive sustainability and efficiency
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NewsUniversities join forces to boost ag research
New research strategy sets out steps universities are making to tie up research and make practical difference to agriculture
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NewsMPs deeply concerned about rural mental health
New Efra committee report calls for government action to address gaps in rural mental health provision
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NewsFedemco presents new sustainability seal at Global Tomato Congress
Ecowoox label makes it easier for companies to comply with new EU regulations on packaging waste
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NewsBright future for UK farming, says Defra minister
Innovation is spearheading growth in the sector, Mark Spencer tells East of England Agricultural Society
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NewsSunak addresses British farmers
In full: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s speech at the UK Farm to Fork Summit
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NewsProviding with purpose
Feature: Fresh Direct has preferred to operate away from the fresh produce media spotlight for the last eight years. Until now. Luisa Cheshire visited the firm’s HQ in Bicester last month for a much-anticipated catch-up
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NewsPink Lady serves up world’s best food photographs
The 12th edition of the Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year awards ceremony was held at BAFTA’s London headquarters
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NewsGlobal food system faces 'major but solvable challenges'
Population biologist Sir Charles Godfray used this year’s City Food & Drink Lecture to share his optimism on feeding a global population of 10 billion and to argue for ‘sustainable intensification’ in Britain
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NewsHigh hopes for food summit
UK Farm to Fork Summit might secure brighter future for British farming, says Soil Association
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NewsGovt backs UK fruit and veg
Prime minister announces new support package for British growers to strengthen food security ahead of today’s food summit
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NewsMajor challenges ahead for tomato business
Cindy van Rijswick of Rabobank reports on the state of the industry as the Global Tomato Congress in Rotterdam gets underway
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NewsSustainable scholarship kicks off at Harper Adams
Harper Adams University welcomes record intake of Marshal Papworth funded overseas scholarship students
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NewsCultivate home-grown fruit pickers, says Braverman
Home secretary says UK should train its own fruit pickers and lorry drivers to cut migration
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NewsDefra calls for urgent action to solve farming crisis
Ministers will urge Rishi Sunak to increase immigration and food prices during Downing Street talks tomorrow
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NewsLidl: retailers must make F&V packaging more attractive
Discounter is making packaging more appealing to kids and removing cartoon characters from unhealthy products
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NewsBuyers sought for greenhouse salad growers
Chichester-based businesses Madestein (UK) Ltd and Fresh Willow Ltd are up for sale after entering administration last month
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NewsFruit Logistica exhibition space now available
Companies have until end of July to reserve stand space for next year’s show, which takes place on 7-9 February 2024