News from FPJ – Page 149
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ArticleProseal offers heat sealing classes
Training masterclasses are being offered to retailers and their suppliers to improve the quality of film sealing
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ArticleGB approval for sprout suppressant DMN
Approval gives potato growers an extra weapon in their arsenal over the full storage season
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ArticleSouthern hemisphere Jazz arrive in UK supermarkets
Jazz is now UK’s fifth most popular apple variety and wants to reach more consumers through health-focused marketing activities
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Article£1.5m cash boost for asparagus robot
Muddy Machines gains seed funding that is expected to lead to rollout of its Sprout technology
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Article£15k research vouchers up for grabs in Kent and Medway
Business Innovation Vouchers will open doors to three new research centres in the region, helping food and drink companies to grow through innovation
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ArticleMaersk delivers record results
Second quarter sees logistics giant more than double year-on-year earnings while revenue soars 52 per cent
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ArticleSainsbury’s Vegfast Van to encourage F&V consumption
Retailer launches initiative as part of its Great fruit & veg challenge to try to boost 5 A Day consumption
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ArticleFelixstowe strike to hit trade where it hurts
Workers at the UK’s biggest container port are to strike over pay for eight days, threatening massive disruption to UK supply chains and international maritime trade
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ArticleGreosn group acquires majority stake in Emery Soft Fruits
UK horticulture conglomerate Greosn group is diversifying into soft fruit after buying a majority stake in family berry grower Emery Soft Fruits
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ArticlePML appoints new finance head to help expand operations worldwide
UK perishable logistics specialist PML says it is poised for global growth under new financial direction
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ArticlePink Lady marks 30 years with prize extravaganza
Leading apple brand Pink Lady will celebrate three decades of UK sales with a nationwide on-pack prize draw
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ArticleShypple announces green partnership
Partnership with Value Maritime adds the ability to turn shipping emissions into food for plants
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ArticleOzblu Global Conference returns
United Exports hosts international blueberry event in South Africa’s Western Cape focusing on customer-led innovation
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ArticleDefra announces independent review of labour shortages
Review will address key challenges in recruiting and retaining labour, with NFU stressing need for immediate action to alleviate workforce pressures
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ArticleBritish blueberry growers enjoy sweeter and earlier crop
Twice as many British blueberries forecast in first week of August compared to same week in 2021
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ArticleNCGM campaign to boost independent retailer customer base
Market renowned for catering supply is on the hunt for new independent retail customers following sector’s growth during the pandemic
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ArticleForecasts predict rise in European apple and pear production
At this week’s Prognosfruit conference, experts discussed the outlook for the 2022/23 topfruit season in Europe, with apple and pear production expected to grow by 1 per cent and 20 per cent respectively
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ArticleSmaller onions and carrots expected after heatwave
Supermarkets are set to see smaller and lower quality onions and carrots after record temperatures and dry conditions
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ArticleYields not jeopardised by nature-friendly practices, project finds
Non-profit UKCEH found that putting farmland aside for nature did not reduce productivity, following a ten-year study at Hillesden in the UK
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ArticleDel Monte battles “unprecedented cost pressures”
Group reports on increase in net sales during second quarter but sees income fall