News from FPJ – Page 129
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ArticleTesting time for early South African grape producers
The true status of the South African table grape harvest is emerging as the new year comes around
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ArticleNFU lobbies PM on food and energy security
Batters urges Rishi Sunak to honour commitment made during leadership race to establish food security target
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ArticleConcern over future of South African citrus business
Dealing with expected growth in South African citrus production over the next ten years could be challenging
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ArticleZayndu seed treatment can boost baby leaf yields ‘by up to 27%’
Amid intensifying cost pressures, plasma technology can help salad and herb growers increase yield by as much as a quarter, company claims
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ArticleUruguay releases new citrus varieties
Mandarins and oranges have been released for licensing in the Southern Hemisphere and North America
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ArticleSprout sales boosted by tech and NPD
Sales are up thanks to consistent product selection and new varieties, reports Tesco
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ArticleFruPro calls for Christmas fresh produce donations
New campaign with City Harvest London and FareShare UK aims to divert 23,000 meals worth of fruit and vegetables to charity this Christmas
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ArticleSAWS boost as Defra increases visa numbers
There will be 45,000 visas in 2023, with potential for a further 10,000
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ArticleSaga Robotics hails “biggest season to date”
Agtech innovator says its Thorvald robot’s UV-C treatment ensured no chemical intervention was needed whatsoever to control powdery mildew on Clock House Farm’s strawberry plants in past season
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ArticleCo-op inks delivery deal with Just Eat
New tie-up sees thousands of grocery lines made available for swift delivery across the UK
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ArticleKiku adds Alnova to impressive apple line-up
“There is space for both commodities and clubs today in this world,” says chief executive Jürgen Braun
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ArticleNFU Cymru welcomes BPS news
Welsh farming union cheered by Senedd announcement that BPS payments remain unchanged in 2023
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ArticlePackaging plant in hydrogen-power first
Smurfit Kappa announces world first as hydrogen used to power paper-packaging plant
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ArticleAldi named UK’s cheapest supermarket
Aldi has been named as the UK’s lowest-priced supermarket in new independent research carried out by Retail Week
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ArticleUK Eden expands export reach
British crop science firm gets green light to supply flagship biofungicide to French topfruit and grape growers
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ArticleMPs to probe soil health strategy
Efra committee launches inquiry looking at how government can support soil health targets
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ArticleHarriet Lamb named new CEO of Wrap
Lamb brings a wealth of experience working in the food system at Fairtrade and on climate issues
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ArticleMorrisons offers free carrots for Rudolph
Retailer to give away wonky carrots in the run-up to Christmas to reduce waste and boost recognition of the range
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ArticleRush Group sells stake in Vitafresh
Rush says it will instead look to focus on the expansion of its core business
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ArticleTwo-fifths of food firms ‘have chronic labour shortages’
ALP survey posts depressing picture of labour availability post-Brexit, with government urged to do more