News from FPJ – Page 218
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NFU backs gene editing in govt consultation
Union’s position that technique should be regulated differently from GM contrasts with organic sector’s opposition to the technique
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ArticleGrocery app Weezy launches in Bristol
On-demand 15-minute grocery delivery service Weezy expands outside London and launches in Bristol
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ArticleOcado ditches plastic in brand refresh
Ocado.com launches major refresh of own-range products, using 27 tonnes less plastic and removing 9 million non-essential packaging items
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ArticleGrowers urged to sign up for Farmer Time
UK growers are being encouraged to take part in the Farmer Time initiative, which links farms to schools
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ArticleNew initiatives offer pulse yield boost
Pea and Bean Yield Enhancement Network initiatives are now open for participants to register
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ArticleConstruction begins at NIAB EMR
Multi-million pound development project sees the construction of new glasshouses, offices and labs
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ArticleIceland trials new convenience format
‘Swift’ store in Newcastle boasts nearly 3,000 lines and is designed to be easy to use, offering “complete range of meal solutions”
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ArticleJob of the Week: director of food at FareShare
The UK’s biggest food redistribution charity is looking for someone to lead its team of specialist food industry account managers and deliver an ambitious three-year plan for growth
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Article‘NIR tech is boosting returns in tomatoes’
Grading specialist says technology to measure Brix levels is increasingly allowing producers to command a premium for their sweeter produce
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ArticleMajor breakthrough in ToBRFV resistance
Syngenta’s Lansor beef tomato for Mediterranean production is world’s first variety with resistance to destructive virus
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ArticleFlorette launches Rainbow Crunchy salad
Colourful and crunchy creation accompanied by marketing campaign to inspire consumers and pair salad with various recipes
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Early Jerseys harness heritage
Steeped in farming tradition, Jersey’s famous early potatoes benefit from their ‘royal’ treatment and the island’s natural advantages
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Article2 Sisters exec named MD at Eurofins
Mark Carnaghan joins food and water testing business at a time of expansion for the company
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ArticleAmazon opens second London store
Online retail behemoth Amazon has opened its second bricks-and-mortar Amazon Fresh store in London next to Wembley Stadium
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ArticleBerryWorld celebrates double award win
Supplier and breeder picks up two Superior Taste Awards at 2021 International Taste Institute Awards, making it nine since 2018
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ArticleBakkavor 'resilient' despite income drop
Covid-19 hits full-year results at fresh prepared specialist, but there's cautious optimism for the future
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ArticlePersimon enjoys high quality despite lower volumes
Bad weather limits exports of PDO-certified Spanish fruit but quality remains high as sector looks to boost market share
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ArticleEat local helps Pembrokeshire spuds
Producers predict strong demand for their Pembrokeshire earlies thanks to an upward trend for locally-grown food
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ArticleWestfalia’s green mission to mark founder’s birthday
Avocado and fruit specialist commemorates Dr Hans Merensky by pledging to recover group’s total carbon emissions by 2049
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ArticleOddbox overhauls brand experience
Updates include seasonal eating guides, tips on fighting food waste at home and personalised impact reports on how much veg you've rescued