News from FPJ – Page 15
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Article£1m research project aims to find peat alternatives
Vitacress Herbs is partnering with the RHS and others in new five-year project
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ArticleChilean berry pioneer Victor Moller dies at 79
Moller founded Hortifrut with the goal of “delivering fresh berries to the whole world, every day”
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ArticleTesco pledges £1m support for food banks and charities
Cost-of-living crisis is leading to huge rise in demand for charitable food donations
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ArticleHM Clause launches its first ToBRFV resistant tomato varieties
The company has developed a range of varieties with IR resistance for different segments
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ArticleMaidstone schools offered Clock House tours
Berry grower opens its doors to local schoolchildren to showcase the workings of a modern sustainable farm
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ArticleSainsbury’s leads the way on healthy food initiatives
Food Foundation report praises Sainsbury’s and Tesco, while Morrisons and Asda are told to do more
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ArticleFresca continues to invest after solid year
Group reports robust sales and profitability and steps up investment and upgrade work
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ArticleRobotics Plus unveils autonomous vehicle
Multi-purpose, modular platform automates tree and vine crop tasks
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ArticleACS members see strength of NCGM
Convenience store operators visit London wholesale market as redevelopment continues apace
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ArticleWestfalia creates a buzz by using insects for natural pest control in orchards
Company hopes using insects and other natural control methods will contribute to its global target to enhance tree health and minimise the use of pesticides
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ArticleAgritech innovation key to industry future, says FPC boss
Nigel Jenney believes agritech can help solve the many issues faced by the fresh produce sector
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ArticleFairtrade raises banana prices
As production costs soar, Fairtrade announces that it is raising banana prices in support of farmers
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ArticleFairtrade growers demonstrate resilience
New study looks at the hardiness of Fairtrade producers during the Covid-19 pandemic
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ArticleMost farm managers ‘worried about UK food security’
Survey suggests current challenges threaten the UK’s food supply capability
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ArticleFresh produce sales drop as consumer pressure bites
Shoppers are buying fewer groceries as the cost-of-living crisis grows
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ArticleSouth African port strike could be ending
There is new hope in the South African fresh produce export sector as one union agrees new terms with port operators to end strike
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ArticleFreshfel Europe urges action as energy costs soar
Rocketing energy prices have prompted the European fresh produce association to call for action to mitigate the “far-reaching” impact on the fruit and vegetables sector
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ArticleSouth African berry business counts cost of strikes
Dark days for South African berry export industry as ongoing port strike stops exports
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ArticleCamposol reports good progress on blueberries
Increased volumes from Peru and Mexico and new proprietary premium varieties place company on secure footing
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ArticlePML hub achieves BRCGS accreditation
The Kent-based transport facility is awarded top marks after just 10 months of operation