News from FPJ – Page 156
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ArticleDefra challenged on UK fertiliser supply
Efra chair Robert Goodwill writes to George Eustice as concerns rise over fertiliser supply and prices
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ArticleStudents win sustainable fresh produce challenge
MDS takes part in judging panel in initiative aimed at finding solutions to industry challenges
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ArticleInflation ‘key challenge for grocery sector’
Grocery bills on course to rise by £380 per year but inflation fails to dampen jubilee joy, latest Kantar figures reveal
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ArticleSustainability takes centre stage at Festival of Fresh
Agricutural consultant Hayley Campbell-Gibbons cut through the greenwashing at FPJ’s event on 8 June, while NFU energy director John Swain advised companies on how to navigate the current volatility in energy prices
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ArticleM&S appoints new food MD
Alex Freudmann to become M&S Food managing director from 1 November
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ArticleSolid financial year for Greenyard
Group records increased profitability and strong cash generation despite unseen macro-economic circumstances
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ArticleGreenyard to sell UK fresh operations
Belgium group announces divestiture of Greenyard Fresh UK over the coming months
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ArticleFareShare wins Charity Award for Surplus with Purpose scheme
Redistribution charity wins 2022 Environment and Conservation Charity award for initiative that redistributes unsold but good-to-eat surplus produce from farms
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ArticleMixed year for Rainforest Alliance bananas
Number of certified farmers increases but global production falls in a challenging year for the banana sector
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ArticleSeatrade announces fleet expansion
Company will take delivery of four new vessels with high reefer capacity in October 2023
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ArticleTopfruit sector welcomes National Food Strategy
British Apples and Pears backs government commitment, but says more support is needed on labour
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ArticleOrganic the benchmark for advanced regenerative farming
UK organic certifier OF&G says there is a need to clarify what constitutes regenerative agriculture and acknowledge the beneficial role played by organic farming
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ArticleIGD predicts growth across all retail channels
Cost-of-living crisis replaces Covid as key challenge to sector, but retail market is expected to grow by 11.3 per cent over next five years, largely driven by inflation
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ArticleAgriPlace launches tool to identify fruit and veg supply chain risks
Ahead of new EU legislation, company launches SIFAV-enhanced system to assess environmental, social and regulatory risks
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ArticleIGD forecasts 15 per cent food inflation this summer
Monthly food bills are set to rise by another £43 per month for a typical family of four, hitting most vulnerable households hardest
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ArticleNovozymes and AgroFresh join forces to develop biological solutions
Partnership aims to unlock the potential of biotechnology to improve post-harvest quality and reduce food waste
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ArticleTomra inaugurates new field research centre
The new facility brings together business activities previously located in both Waikato and Auckland
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ArticleGlobal trade excited to meet again at Asia Fruit Logistica
Exhibitors from 41 different countries already signed up for Asia’s premier trade show, which takes place on 2-4 November in Bangkok
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ArticleBerryWorld varieties win big at Superior Taste Awards
Major supplier’s proprietary and exclusive soft fruit varieties recognised again for superior taste by prestigious International Taste Institute
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ArticleJupiter marks start of RSA citrus season
The Shropshire, UK, based international fruit grower-shipper announces start of South African citrus season with exports under way to the Middle East and Indian sub-continent