News from FPJ – Page 2
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NewsAldi outlines £300mn spend on price cuts this year
Discounter says fruit and veg have been key categories in its promotional strategy
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NewsFyffes guarantees banana supply despite industry challenges
The fresh produce company is working with long-term suppliers to ensure uninterrupted deliveries of premium quality bananas despite severe industry pressures
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NewsThe Flavour Farm to acquire Dutch tomato specialist RedStar
Cibus-owned greenhouse producer continues expansion strategy with acquisition of second major Dutch tomato business, following Duijvestijn deal in 2023
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NewsBeans campaign wins £1.4m in lottery funding
The collaboration between Veg Power, The Food Foundation, Ark Agency and local authorities is aiming for more sales, promotion and education around beans as a healthy food that can help cut dietary emissions
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NewsFarmers are ‘second-most respected profession’ in UK
NFU survey for Back British Farming Day finds strong public support for farmers and growers
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NewsTomatoes and onions among Morrisons’ latest price cuts
Supermarket is discounting a range of key lines for up to eight weeks
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NewsAsia ambitions: Brands, growth and ultra-quick retail
UK produce companies joined Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong where discussions centred on brands, logistics and new market opportunities. Nina Pullman and Fred Searle report from the show
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NewsM&S unveils ‘Plan A for Farming’
Ambitious plan aims to boost British sourcing and utilise 100 per cent regenerative farming practices
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NewsStudy calls for school meals to count for farmers as well as kids
Follow the Carrot report says free school meal expansion brings vast potential for fresh produce suppliers
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NewsKent grower Myatt stars in M&S Farm to Foodhall ad
Rochester-based business supplies British plums to the retailer
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NewsDutch greenhouse workers trial exoskeletons to reduce strain
A pilot project in the Netherlands is evaluating how mechanical support devices could make repetitive horticultural tasks less physically demanding
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NewsMission Produce reports Q3 revenue growth of 10 per cent
Avocado specialist Mission Produce has reported a 10 per cent increase in total revenue to US$357.7mn for the third quarter, driven by higher volumes from Peru and Mexico
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NewsBerryWorld Orb breaks ground as first UK-bred blueberry
New variety has gone on sale this season, having been developed in Kent
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NewsAll change at Defra as Reynolds replaces Reed
Daniel Zeichner also leaves the government as Keir Starmer shuffles his pack
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NewsRijk Zwaan launches iceberg lettuces with new aphid resistance
Happinas RZ and Friendlinas RZ the first of several blackcurrant-lettuce aphid-resistant varieties being developed by the company
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NewsFyffes launches new banana campaign across Ireland
The iconic fruit marketer is rolling out a playful new marketing initiative featuring its branded bananas in unusual situations against famous Irish landmarks
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NewsSodexo-EAT tieup aims to boost healthier eating
Two sides are working together to help develop and encourage more sustainable eating habits
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NewsAsia Fruit Logistica hits new heights in Hong Kong
More than 14,000 trade visitors meet with some 760 exhibitors from 43 different countries and regions at most international edition yet
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NewsMurdock companies to sell Dole shares worth US$158m
Castle & Cooke Holdings and The Murdock Group to divest all remaining holdings in world’s largest fresh produce company, concluding Murdock’s four-decade connection with the business
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NewsHein Deprez completes Greenyard buyout
Belgian multinational returns to private ownership following completion of ‘simplified squeeze-out’