News from FPJ – Page 152
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ArticleNine elms for Nine Elms
Planting at New Covent Garden Market by the Fruiterers Livery Company will provide natural habitat for rare butterfly species
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ArticleLost farmland ‘costs 250,000t of veg’
Countryside charity CPRE calls for comprehensive land-use strategy in the wake of research showing lost farmland
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ArticleNext steps in resolving South African citrus issues
South African citrus sources are now urgently awaiting further steps in resolving issues with new EU regulations
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ArticleNew hope for South African citrus exports to the EU
South African and the European Union leaders seek a resolution to current citrus standoff
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ArticlePML: Government U-turns are crippling the logistics sector
Company says chaotic thinking and ill-thought-out strategies are causing disruption and inflicting financial hardship
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ArticleHuelva closes challenging berry campaign
Slight contraction in strawberry sales but blueberry and raspberry volume keeps on growing
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ArticleSainsbury’s expands ‘Great fruit & veg challenge’
Retailer’s healthy eating initiative has been extended by three weeks this summer
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ArticleStudy confirms pollinators stabilise yields
New research shows the role that bees and other pollinators play in stabilising the production of crops including fruits, reducing the uncertainty that causes price spikes
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ArticleUsed pallet demand soars as supply chains cut costs
Demand has risen to “unparalleled levels” as businesses seek to reduce costs
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ArticleWestfalia Chunky Guacamole debuts in UK with Costco
New product is available across Costco’s UK network of warehouses as a twin pack
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ArticleOrange is the new green
Nottinghamshire cooperative Freshgrowers launches world’s first carbon-neutral carrots
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ArticleOpinion: ‘Shipping lines are taking advantage of importers and driving up inflation’
Terry Watts, CEO of UK melon and pineapple importer Vidafresh, says artificially high freight rates are damaging the health of the nation and the fresh produce industry
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ArticlePink Lady launches ‘Sensploration’ campaign
Brand’s new promotional drive draws upon the science of snacking and how to maximise enjoyment of food
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ArticleMalling Elizabeth plum launched to market
NIAB and FP Matthews unveil early-season Victoria-like plum at Fruit Focus
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ArticleUK expected to feel impact of Italy drought
With a third of agricultural production in Italy reportedly under threat, the UK could see produce shortages and further price rises
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ArticleNew company Sipo London UK to promote best of Italy
Italian group’s Made in Italy subsidiary will supply a range of fresh produce, wine, oil, rice, and potentially coffee too
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ArticleDriscoll’s to acquire Haygrove Africa
Purchase of sub-Saharan African blueberry supplier underlines importance of achieving year-round availability of blueberries
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ArticleFlorette partners with horticulture expert
Brand ambassador partnership with gardening influencer and TV presenter Michael Perry is aimed at highlighting Florette’s farmer-owned status and sustainable credentials
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ArticleLack of consistency when measuring sustainability, say leading firms
Managing director of England Marketing, Jan England, shares the findings of research unveiled at Festival of Fresh 2022, which laid bare the key challenges facing fresh produce firms trying to cut their carbon emissions
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ArticleTruss knew NZ and Aus FTAs would damage UK farmers ahead of talks
Damaging effects of FTAs on UK farmers was known before key post-Brexit trade talks with New Zealand and Australia began, Westminster data reveals