News from FPJ – Page 13
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G’s targets Asian beetroot expansion
UK supplier sees export potential in Thai market but described process of growing demand for cooked beetroot in Asia as a “long burn”
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NI spuds are top of the crops
This year’s Northern Ireland potato crop is better than ever, says region’s leading supplier
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Global airfreight demand softens
IATA figures show global air cargo demand dropped in September 2022 compared to the prior-year period
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Fairtrade calls for “trade and climate justice”
Ahead of COP27, Fairtrade has released a position paper titled The Clock is Ticking! calling on leaders of government and the private sector to deliver on climate targets
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MPs seek ban on plastic waste exports
Westminster’s EFRA Committee calls for ban on all UK plastic waste exports from 2027
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MPs back British farming
MPs show their support for farming on Back British Farming Day, says NFU
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The Bramleys have it
Kent Bramley growers scoop top prize at 89th National Fruit Show in Kent this week
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UK topfruit industry under threat
More supermarket support is needed for struggling British apple and pear growers, says NFS chair
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Total Produce UK rebrands as Dole UK
Total Produce UK is to rebrand its operations across the United Kingdom, a move described as an “important milestone”
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First RSA grape containers could be loaded this weekend
Growers in the north of South Africa have started their new table grape harvest, with Namibia to follow from next week
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Fairtrade unveils first-ever ‘Non-Fungible Banana’
At COP27 Climate Conference, ’The Last Banana’ will warn delegates and governments alike that the future survival of the fruit is at risk
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SH cherries looking at record volumes and narrowing margins
Rabobank says Southern Hemisphere industry will be put to the test in “the first regular season after Covid-19”
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Results boost for Del Monte in third quarter
Net sales and income both increase year-on-year despite “continued macroeconomic headwinds”
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Central England Co-operative rebrands to Central Co-op
The society will be rolling out new, modern and fresh branding as sales approach £1 billion for first time
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OFC promotes diversity in farming
Oxford Farming Conference announces recipients of 2023 Breaking Barriers Scholarships – a scheme to promote diversity and inclusion in the UK agriculture sector
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A sustainable business
Despite the many challenges facing the fresh produce industry, Sofrupak is working hard to stay ahead in sustainable packaging
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NCGM produce firms merge
Classic Fresh Foods and Rushton’s have merged operations under new trading name
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Driscoll’s completes Berry Gardens Ltd buy-out
Nick Allen stays on at BGL as world’s number one berry marketer, Driscoll’s, completes acquisition of commercial arm of UK’s biggest berry grower cooperative
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Asda buys 132 Co-op sites
Acquisition, subject to CMA approval, steps up Asda’s entry into convenience retail