News from FPJ – Page 124
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Mission Control ready to launch
Avocado giant to implement new ripening process at UK distribution centre following successful trial
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Greenvale teams up with Trinity AgTech
Greenvale teams up with Trinity AgTech to boost sustainability and carbon credentials for potato growers
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Bestway buys stake in Sainsbury’s
Grocery wholesaler and pharmacy group Bestway has bought a £193m stake in the UK’s second-biggest supermarket
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McCain to invest £35m in British farming
Frozen potato specialist commits to paying growers 31% more to help them manage cost inflation
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Aldi launches biggest apprenticeship drive
Discounter will hire over 500 new apprentices across stores, logistics and buying
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Dole sells Fresh Vegetables Division to Fresh Express
Chiquita subsidiary acquires Dole’s Fresh Vegetables segment for approximately US$293m, subject to regulatory approval
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Grocery price inflation soars to new heights
Inflation hits record 16.7%, with own-label shopping continuing to rise and promotions falling further
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Fresh produce consumption remains under pressure in Europe
Freshfel Consumption Monitor finds that fruit and vegetable consumption remains “well below” WHO recommendations
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Tesco rolls out ‘greener greens’ initiative
Tesco launches UK’s largest low-carbon fertiliser roll-out with leading veg suppliers to increase food security and cut the carbon footprint of its produce
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Aldi named UK cheapest supermarket
The Grocer survey confirms Aldi as the UK’s cheapest supermarket
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South Africa expects average apple and pear export crop
Three years of significant growth in South African apple and pear exports ends with moderate predictions for 2023
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Lidl to invest an extra £4bn in British food
Discounter says spend accelerates opportunities for its suppliers into international markets
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BayWa spends millions on better facilities
Group says significant new investment in Germany, Netherlands and New Zealand has improved its ability to supply high-quality fresh produce
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Claridock launches new trade platform
Online trade database introduced as a market place for fresh produce buyers and suppliers
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GCFP calls for fresh produce supply to be safeguarded
Report calls on policymakers to implement measures protecting the supply of affordable fresh produce to consumers and ensuring the viability of the sector
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Fairtrade Foundation receives Superbrand status
Superbrands are awarded annual to brands that lead in the field of quality, reliability and distinction
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Community Shop calls for more surplus food donations
Social retailer sees record demand for its services and asks the food industry for further help
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Syngenta warns over Danish blight risk
Crop protection firm advises growers to be vigilent to prevent strain hitting the UK
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Eurofins acquires Express Micro Science
Acquisition enables Eurofins to offer Centre of Excellence In Microbiology in Scotland
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KM Packaging sets up Australian business
British packaging specialist targets growth in key export market, appointing Tammy Spencer as ANZ manager