News from FPJ – Page 13
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Freshco hails “gamechanging” grading upgrade from Tomra
New Zealand apple packer says Tomra’s LUCAi technology tackles stem splits and punctures with precision
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Fresh Direct reports 10 per cent rise in prepared produce sales
Against a backdrop of staff shortages in foodservice, chefs are seeking more pre-prepared fruit and veg
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Bloem and Ecopromt team up to enhance vertical farm lighting
Vertical farming specialists join forces to provide growers with customised lighting solutions
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Farming unions set out priorities for Sir Keir
English and Welsh farming unions congratulate new government and push for financial and labour security
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New varieties hold key to growth, experts tell Fruitnet Grape Congress
Leading analysts and key industry players at global event in Puglia say they see huge market potential thanks to new and better varieties
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University of Reading buys farmland in future food strategy
University spends £16m to expand its farming research capacity as it focuses on Agrifood Futures Strategy
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Farm debt rises but confidence in financial health holds up
Survey by Investec Wealth & Management (UK) explores how farmers are coping with high running costs
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Welsh farmers light bonfires in general election protest
Farmers from pressure group Enough is Enough light bonfires on farms across Wales to highlight agriculture’s lack of prominence in general election campaign
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Olympic Food Group secures Greek grape supply
Dutch importer acquires majority of production at Greek Grape Company, giving it access to high-quality seedless Bloom Fresh varieties
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The healthy snacking opportunity
As South African raisin production increases, leading local supplier PepsiCo is eyeing huge sales potential in the global healthy snacking segment
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DP World invests in cranes at London Gateway to boost railway capacity
Logistics giant says new cranes will help allow significantly more freight to be carried to and from the port by rail
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Call for trial farmers for next stage of precision slug control project
‘Slug sleuths’ will be paid to take part in on-farm monitoring and trials
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Record online growth for Asda in year of financial progress
Supermarket reaches highest-ever online share as overall sales rise 7 per cent
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Mixed reaction to new South African cabinet
Lack of experience in international matters could be problematic for the country’s fresh produce export business
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GPG evaluates latest blueberry genetics
Tropical Blue, Maverick and Gladiator among ‘standout’ varieties, company said
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Azura Group recognised for sustainable water management
Company awarded Alliance for Water Stewardship accreditation for farms in Agadir and Dakhla
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Aldi to cut food waste with crownless pineapple trial
The UK discounter will remove and recycle pineapple crown prior to sale
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Come and see Puglia’s table grape renewal first-hand!
Sign up to Fruitnet Grape Congress tours today to avoid disappointment
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Fairtrade International elects new board members
Eight members elected at the organisation’s recent AGM
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IGD finds inflation still main driver for UK grocery market
Real-terms market growth expected to continue at lower level throughout 2025-26