News from FPJ – Page 12
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NewsOFC invites applications for Inspiring Innovators 2026
Programme seeks to find big ideas that will help the farming sector thrive
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NewsCherry sales up 150 per cent at Ocado
Online retailer believes popularity for ‘retro’ cherry flavour has boosted fresh sales, while warm weather has led to bumper crops of berries and apricots
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NewsVertical Future in administration after losses widen
Ag-tech company that opened eight vertical farms across the UK has appointed administrators after heavy losses and failure to secure more funding
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NewsRSA apple and pear industry calls for urgent action at Port of Cape Town
Logistical problems are estimated to have cost the sector R1bn in 2024
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NewsSun World showcases future of table grapes at 2025 July Field Day
Event brought global partners together for an exclusive look at what’s next for premium table grapes
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NewsBlue Skies marketing director steps down
Mark Crawford has overseen strong growth at the tropical fruit supplier, and leaves the business for new role
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NewsBotanicoir responds to demand with major drying investment
Upgrade more than doubles the company’s daily drying capacity
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NewsUK drought declared to be ‘nationally significant incident’
Low water resources are leading to mixed harvesting conditions and some significant drops in yields as the National Drought Group upgrades water shortage warnings
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NewsSaga Robotics raises £8.4mn as Thorvald enters commercial breakout phase
Big moment for the robotics company as it transitions from initial market traction to large-scale commercial adoption
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NewsDole launches Consumer Compass 2026 research project
Landmark initiative is dedicated to leveraging best-in-class consumer insights to drive fresh fruit and vegetable consumption across Europe
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NewsBonnysa expands fresh-cut presence in domestic and international markets
Company’s product offering has been growing steadily
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NewsTong bolsters sales team with two new appointments
Vegetable grading and handling machinery specialist promotes two from aftersales support
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NewsAlbert Bartlett steps up FareShare partnership
Supplier makes a major delivery of potatoes to food redistribution charity
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NewsDole’s Q2 results exceed estimates on strong produce demand
Revenue totalled US$2.4bn, significantly above the US$2.16bn analysts had expected
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NewsMorocco moves up global blueberry rankings
African nation climbed from seventh to fourth place in 2024
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NewsG’s sees regen breakthrough as trials cut fertiliser and boost crop health
Salad supplier has seen groundbreaking results from its trials of regenerative farming and Johnson-Su composting technique
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NewsApplications open for OFC’s Inspire programme
Scheme offers participants the chance to develop their skills and network
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NewsDaily Dose wins Waitrose listing for two new apple juices
The B Corp uses wonky produce for its cold-pressed juices
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ArticleVideo: FreshLinc’s Lee Juniper on border controls and driver shortages
CEO of produce haulier FreshLinc, Lee Juniper, tells Nina Pullman how the haulage industry will adapt again despite new UK-EU reset deal leaving new border control posts empty
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News£500k grant aids crops’ fight against pests and disease
Azotic Technologies hopes to develop a low-cost method to reprogramme plants