News from FPJ – Page 14
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NewsStudy looks at factors driving Colorado potato beetle outbreaks
A comprehensive Michigan State University has revealed new insights into the environmental factors driving Colorado potato beetle populations
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NewsWood pallet sector faces ‘most challenging conditions’ ahead
New EU regulations, supply constraints, and economic uncertainty were discussed at the recent Timcon general meeting
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NewsFear of price rises and shortages without action
Price increases and potential shortages loom if the government and retailers don’t provide support, UK vegetable growers warn
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NewsBelgian potato suppliers eye UK market opportunities
Warnez and The Potato Chef think they can offer something different with their niche varieties and innovative NPD
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NewsUnilever merges food business with McCormick
Merger will create ‘scaled, global powerhouse of flavour’ with revenues of $20 billion and portfolio of household food brands with vast produce buying power
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NewsFirst South African citrus forecast points to continued growth
Another record season is on the cards for South African citrus exporters despite the current turmoil across the world
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NewsHSBC UK widens access to Sustainable Farming Pathway
Scheme offers disounted loan arrangement fees to help transition to sustainable farming
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NewsFrench supplier Lagache targets European neighbours with new exports division
Lagache FreshCo will focus on supplying the UK and several other European markets, led by former BelOrta sales and marketing director Jo Lambrecht
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NewsEaster 4p veg deals criticised as growers face sharp cost increases
Retailer promotions will ‘warp’ price of food in consumer minds, say growers, who face millions in additional standing charges as of today
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NewsSainsbury’s inks five-year contracts with British berry farms
Supermarket says more than 2,500 British farms will have long-term deals by 2027
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NewsDefra awards councils £155k to improve public procurement
Five English councils have been awarded government grant funding to increase the health, sustainability and local sourcing of food buying, with an emphasis on fruit, veg and pulses
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NewsAldi joins Easter price war with 4p veg lines
Aldi cuts Easter veg to 4p for key roasting lines and reduces price of roast dinner to under £2 per person
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NewsEaster buoys sales but Middle East war set to reduce spend
Retail sales have risen ahead of the key trading period over Easter, but analysts predict shoppers will cut back when faced with rising prices
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NewsMexico exports first mamey sapote to the UK
The two-tonne consignment was shipped by Yucatán grower Huertas Magaña
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NewsAli Capper appointed chair of British Berry Growers
Capper will step down from British Apples and Pears to take over leadership of berry trade body, following retirement of Nick Marston
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NewsFirst new-season Jersey Royals reach M&S stores
Products arrive in 80 stores despite one of the wettest planting seasons on record
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NewsMorrisons cuts British Easter veg prices to just 4p
Retailer stresses it remains committed to protecting farmgate prices
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NewsCompagnie Fruitière grows share of Cameroon banana export deal
Strong performances from CDBM and CDC offset slight decline at PHP, as Central African nation increases shipments to foreign markets
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NewsFairtrade launches Global Strategy 2026-2028
The non-profit organisation’s three-year plan addresses fair prices, market access and climate adaptation
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NewsLidl is first recipient of Best British Apple Launch Award
New BAPL award looks to honour retailers who support British apples at the start of the season