News from FPJ – Page 158
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ArticleUK soft fruit innovation centre to open
Jones Food Company forecasts that imported soft fruits and herbs could ”disappear in ten years”
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ArticleAbel & Cole makes new commitment on emissions
Company outlines new target for direct and energy-related emissions as part of its first sustainability report
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ArticleUber Eats adds more Asda stores to app
Users will now have access to speedy delivery ofr more than 1,800 products from over 400 stores
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ArticleCountdown to Global Avocado Congress 2022 begins
Don’t miss Fruitnet’s free online annual event on 7 July to catch up with the latest analysis of key data and trends in the global avocado business
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ArticleSmartkas to start strawberry smart farm in Harlow
Dutch agtech firm to build and operate UK smart farm to meet growing demand for locally grown strawberries
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ArticleBill Sanderson, last of the old market porters retires
Tommy Leighton of the Covent Garden Market Authority reports on the end of an era at the Market
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ArticleCovent Garden Market celebrates 70 years supplying the Queen
Comment: As Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her Platinum Jubilee, traders at London’s New Covent Garden Market look back with pride on 70 years of supplying the Royal Households
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ArticleUnited front for South Africa on freight rates
Anger grows in South African fresh produce circles over ”unacceptable” increases in freight rates
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Article‘British tomato production back on track,’ says British Tomato Growers’ Association
UK growers on track to produce usual crop in spite of escalating challenges, the association reveals
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ArticleScotty Brand whips up a berry special Jubilee tribute
The Scottish food supplier marks start of local strawberry season by teaming up with Perthshire chef to make Jubilee tribute
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ArticleUK grocery sales return to growth
UK grocery sales return to growth as 20 per cent of Brits set to spend more over Jubilee bank holiday weekend
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ArticleSainsbury’s to invest £500m over two years to soften price rises
Sainsbury’s investment in prices to help customers with the cost of living is set to top more than half a billion pounds
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ArticleSouth African avocados on course to meet export target
Despite a difficult start to the campaign, South African avocados are on track for the 2022 season
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ArticleUK gene-editing bill divides opinion
Supporters of gene-editing highlight the potential benefits such as disease tolerance and reduced pesticide use, while critics warn of a lack of transparency, accountability and public consultation
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ArticleJoin the party at Festival of Fresh!
Fresh Produce Journal’s annual celebration and conference for the UK fruit and vegetable industry is returning with an in-person occasion hosted by Berry Gardens at their home near Maidstone, Kent
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ArticleQuantis Heat Stress Alert provides weather warning
Heat Stress Alert warns potato growers of local crop risks for Quantis timing
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ArticleSainsbury’s boss warns cost-of-living crisis to worsen
Cost of living crisis will get worse before it gets better, Sainsbury’s CEO warns
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ArticleUK and Vietnam to strengthen ag trade
The UK and Vietnam have held their first trade talks in three years in a bid to strengthen ag trade
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ArticleTong unveils new factory
Tong Engineering is celebrating the launch of its new facility with a Grand Opening event in July open to FPJ readers
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ArticleRose Vouchers launch in Tower Hamlets
The UK fruit and veg voucher project for families struggling to afford fresh produce launches in Tower Hamlets, London