News from FPJ – Page 12
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NewsChiquita harvests first banana crop after resuming operations in Panama
After months of paralysis, the multinational said the first exports are scheduled for February
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NewsGCA opens 2026 annual supplier survey
Groceries Code Adjudicator is looking to hear about suppliers’ relationships with supermarkets
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NewsFischer Farms gains LEAF accreditation for Norwich vertical farm
Company says achievement is part of its long-term vision for low-impact production
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NewsNCGM wholesalers complete move to new Buyers’ Walk
A significant milestone in the redevelopment of New Covent Garden Market has been reached this week after 15 wholesalers joined those already in Block B, with the new walk now fully operational
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NewsGreenstone introduces IP risk management platform Argus
Web-based tool is designed to give breeders, growers, and suppliers single point of reference on legal, commercial and operational risks
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NewsNFU looks for new members for Horticulture and Potatoes Board
Board focuses on wide range of industry policy work
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NewsPeruvian banana exports stable in 2025
The US and Netherlands were the main markets, although shipments to both fell slightly between January and November
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NewsZespri brand drive helps boost UK kiwi sales
Supplier outlines success of marketing plan in 2025 as category continues to grow
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NewsSoil Association urges government to back organic conversion following SFI update
Open letter signed by green groups calls for a 10 per cent organic farmland target in England, backed by an ‘Organic Action Plan’
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NewsRSPB report outlines opportunity for mutual farming and nature benefits
Conservation charity emphasises that farmers also need more support
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NewsFresh food helps Tesco to strong period of growth
Supermarket continues its streak of four-week share gains
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NewsRijk Zwaan showcases innovative varieties at Fruit Logistica
The Dutch breeding company will showcase its Nasonovia Defense lettuce, Blue Leaf cucumbers and health-focused varieties in Berlin
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NewsAldi donates 1.5 million meals in Christmas charity drive
Discounter has worked with Neighbourly since 2019
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NewsCertification boost for Urban Farm-It
Mushroom producer says achievement underscores its approach to compliance and quality assurance
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NewsBayer launches Baya Solara strawberry
The launch of Baya Solara “sets new standard”, according to Bayer, and reinforces its commitment to providing growers with innovative solutions
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NewsDefra secretary announces partnership board and new £30mn fund
Defra Secretary of State Emma Reynolds also confirmed new opening windows to the SFI grant scheme and a sector plan for horticulture at today’s Oxford Farming Conference
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NewsSouthern African grape season on track despite disruptions
Key table grape regions maintain their initial crop estimates despite unprecedented wind delays and operational inefficiencies in Cape Town
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NewsGrowth in online shopping drives strong Christmas grocery sales
Shoppers spend £19.6bn over four weeks to 27 December, according to NIQ data, with 29 per cent of UK households buying groceries online
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NewsWilson’s Country toasts brand success with potatoes in vogue
Northern Irish supplier says budget pressure is pushing more people to eat at home