News from FPJ – Page 109
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NewsNZ-UK FTA spells kiwifruit, says Zespri
The New Zealand kiwifruit marketer has welcomed the 31 May start of the UK-NZ FTA with promises of increased exports to Britain
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NewsDismal spring delays UK veg season
Wet and chilly weather spells potential supply issues, says British Growers Association
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NewsGood rains will lift Kenyan avocado crop
The early season Kenyan avocado crop disappoints with small fruit because of drought conditions
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NewsFarming in focus in soil inquiry
Parliamentary inquiry looks at challenges faced by farmers and land managers
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NewsASF gains exclusive UK licence for Magnum
Collaboration with Earth Market sees continuation of ASF’s work with the strawberry
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NewsNCGM celebrates Coronation with veg and flower installations
Visitors can find out about job opportunities on the market while they enjoy the displays
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NewsMcCain and NatWest offer growers sustainability support
NatWest to provide financial support to McCain potato farmers switching to regenerative agriculture practices
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NewsMaersk delivers “solid” set of Q1 results
Ocean revenue fell year-on-year while profitability was “significantly lower” in a challenging market
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NewsukFPN backs government border plans
Lincolnshire fresh produce network stresses “strong” support for government’s border Targeting Operating Model, saying it will deliver supply chain resilience and faster border crossings with fewer checks
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NewsTuberScan tech enters final test phase
System holds huge promise for ground sensing in potatoes
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NewsFunding boost for Nationwide Produce
£3.5m loan from Lloyds Bank has allowed the group to introduce greener measures and expand warehouse capacity
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NewsFreskon attracts record numbers in Greece
Last month’s Freskon exhibition welcomed its highest number of visitors and exhibitors in Thessaloniki, as it aimed to connect suppliers with Europe’s largest retailers
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NewsInput costs hit grower confidence
Farmer confidence is at its lowest since pre-pandemic as rising costs and less financial support hits their bottom line, NFU survey shows
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NewsThird of shoppers ‘seek vegetarian symbol’
Vegetarian Society survey indicates shoppers are receptive to assurance marks
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NewsQ1 net income growth for Fresh Del Monte
While year-on-year net sales slide, net income climbs by over US$13m as the group turns in a set of first-quarter results reflecting ”commitment to efficiency and optimisation”
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NewsFenland SOIL puts the focus on peat
New event offers knowledge exchange and networking around issue of lowland agricultural peat
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NewsPML toasts success of SNAP Parking facility
Kent site offers high-quality facilities for lorry drivers to rest and recharge
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NewsEcuador courts European buyers
Ecuadorean Embassy in The Hague seeking European participants for unique matchmaking events
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NewsNew service promises easier imports
Advance Valuation Ruling Service will give importers added legal certainty, HMRC says
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NewsCo-op says it with UK strawberries
The convenience retailer has committed to supply exclusively homegrown strawberries in time for a very British occasion on 6 May