News from FPJ – Page 172
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ArticleCitrus uncertainty in South Africa
South African citrus growers are facing a difficult period of cost increases in 2022, as well as other challenges
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ArticleZespri to start zero-carbon kiwifruit trial
Marketer will work with SunGold growers to develop carbon reduction methods over next two seasons
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ArticleUkraine conflict casts shadow over trade
Suppliers and retailers are already feeling the effect of economic sanctions and logistical disruptions
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Scrap produce packaging, says WRAP
No need for plastic packaging – sell fresh uncut produce loose, says WRAP report
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ArticleHalls appoints Tracey Davies as new group MD
Davies, who currently leads the group’s fresh produce business, takes over from Pete Backwell who retires in July
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ArticleSAWS operators: 'There will be enough workers from outside Ukraine'
Contingency plans are in place to source enough seasonal workers from outside the Ukraine and Russia, say SAWS operators
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ArticlePML opens Portsmouth depot
UK logistics provider PML sets up satellite transport depot in Portsmouth to strengthen perishable network
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ArticleAsda and Apeel combine for UK first
Retailer becomes first in UK to widely introduce Apeel’s plant-based protection to increase shelf-life and help reduce food waste
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ArticleAgroponiente unveils new structure
Group splits its operations into two business units reporting directly to new CEO Imanol Almudí
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ArticleCosmic Crisp continues climb
Washington apple industry’s new proprietary variety enjoys strong showing in 2021/22, despite summer heatwave
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ArticleTosca appoints sustainability head
Reusable packaging and pooling systems specialist Tosca appoints Karin Witton as global director of sustainability
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ArticleDel Monte saw growth in 2021
Full-year results show slight sales increase while net income climbs by over US$30m
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ArticleHGV training delivers 700 new drivers
Hundreds of new HGV drivers are set to enter UK workforce thanks to Driver Academy Group training
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ArticleSyngenta invests in Spain
Syngenta Vegetable Seeds announces €2.4 million investment to boost R&D centres in Murcia and Almería
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ArticleTrade set for South American Blues Convention
Inaugural event in Chile will focus on the blueberry sectors of Chile, Peru, Argentina, and Uruguay
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ArticleStrawberry congress returns to Antwerp
Hoogstraten’s conference programme and field trips for the global strawberry industry will feature presentations, panels and demos, with moderation from FPJ’s Michael Barker
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ArticleBatters warns of labour wage crisis
New Home Office rules could see huge increase in the cost of seasonal labour, with NFU president calling for an urgent rethink
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ArticleTesco partnership turns veg packaging into bin bags
Soft plastics from in-store collection points are processed by Berry Global and converted into bin liners containing 20 per cent recycled material
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ArticleGreenyard sales 'in line with expectations'
Sales from continued operations increased 1.2 per cent through the first nine months of the fiscal year
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Article'Clear vision for British farming needed' - NFU
NFU president Minette Batters tells NFU Conference that the government risks wasting a huge opportunity for food production