News from FPJ – Page 207
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ArticleF&V imports from EU down significantly in Q1
UK imports from EU fall by around 15 per cent, while overall food and drink exports almost halve as traders feel effects of Brexit and Covid-19
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ArticleUK farming needs urgent image change, study says
Urgent need to reform image of UK farming to prevent “disastrous” labour shortages, University of Exeter report warns
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ArticleDriver shortage causes UK supply crisis
A shortage of HGV drivers is causing national supply crisis, leaving produce rotting and empty shelves, say distributors
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ArticleHerbs turn over a new leaf
The pandemic has kickstarted fresh herbs, with many products enjoying sales growth of around 30 per cent. Fred Searle reports on the sector's key trends as UK consumers get more adventurous with their cooking
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ArticleNational Berry Month set for kick off
First-time event will target barbecue and cinema lovers, as well as highlighting the various benefits of berries
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ArticleScotty Brand celebrates first Ayrshire potatoes
Premium fresh produce label is hopeful of strong demand this season after Covid-related boost to local veg sales in Scotland
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ArticleTinned tomatoes 'set for price hike'
Ingredients supplier Eurostar Commodities says a range of factors has combined to put pressure on the tinned tomato market
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ArticleRashford features in new child food film
England footballer takes part in government initiative to promote the expanded Holiday Activity and Food Programme
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ArticleWaitrose renames citrus leaf to avoid racial slur
Supermarket to rename Kaffir Lime Leaves after discovering it has historically been used as a racial slur in South Africa
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ArticleTesco discounts strawberries after glut
Supermarket offers a kilo of British strawberries for just £3 after warm weather brings an abundance of crop
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ArticleEtiquette expert promotes AVA Berries
William Hanson records playful social media guide to the correct way of consuming the popular summer fruit
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ArticleFirst Comber Earlies hit supermarket shelves
Recent warm weather helps Wilson’s Country dig PGI potato variety on time, with good eating quality thanks to high dry matter
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ArticleA third of Brits 'eating more fruit and veg'
British Nutrition Foundation survey paints encouraging picture of changing habits over the past year
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ArticlePembrokeshire Earlies hit Welsh shelves
First arrivals of Blas y Tir Pembrokeshire Earlies herald start of summer in Wales
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ArticleKent parking row deepens haulage gloom
New rules on lorry drivers parking in Kent laybys puts further pressure on driver welfare, according to Logistics UK
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ArticleIGD mobilises for packaging sustainability
Research organisation brings together stakeholders from across grocery sector in quest for more environmentally friendly packaging
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ArticleMajor rise in food redistribution
WRAP report praises increase in redistributed food, but says more can be done, particularly around own-label products
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ArticleDriver shortage deepens transport crisis
Comment: Tasneem Alonzo, joint managing director at EHL Ingredients, on how the transport crisis is affecting the food industry
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ArticleMentor scheme launched to boost UK produce exports
New mentor scheme launched with AHDB and NFU to help UK farming and food producers export
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ArticleBorough Market to trade on Sundays
Ted's Veg, Turnips and Food & Forest are among outlets to offer a seven-day-a-week service