News from FPJ – Page 221
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ArticleEx-Premier chief joins Orchard House
Food and drink industry heavyweight Gavin Darby is named chairman at UK fresh and prepared fruit supplier
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ArticleFPC calls for wholesale trade support
The FPC, NFU and FDF have welcomed the Chancellor's Budget, while highlighting areas needing further attention
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ArticleAffinitus marks 30 years supporting produce
Management software solutions provider Affinitus celebrates 30 years supporting the fresh produce industry
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ArticleLockdown further boosts retail sales
Supermarkets again saw strong double-digit sales growth at the start of 2021, but that is expected to slow when lockdown is lifted
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ArticleAldi comes to rhubarb rescue
UK discounter Aldi stocks 1 million sticks of forced rhubarb destined for hospitality sector to support growers
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ArticleNFU Cymru challenges pollution regs
NFU Cymru explores legal challenge to Welsh Government’s decision to introduce all-Wales agricultural pollution regulations
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ArticleUncertainty slows Scottish potato sector
Slower seed sales thought to be behind higher stored total than five-year average, but there's hope for a positive summer
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ArticleBrits 'embracing more sustainable diets'
Survey by Spoon Guru suggests consumers are paying more attention to food that is good for both themselves and the planet
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ArticleUnited Seaways launches Brexit-busting route
New Morocco-UK United Seaways shipping route launched to bypass Brexit border issues
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ArticleMorrisons and McColl's extend partnership
Supermarket agrees deal that sees 300 McColl's c-stores converted to Morrisons Daily format, and wholesale supply tieup extended
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ArticleJaffa teams up with FareShare
Citrus brand plans year-long programme to help provide 200,000 meals to vulnerable people
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ArticleSmurfit Kappa unveils new punnet range
Safe&Green portfolio features fully renewable, recyclable and biodegradable packaging with option to develop bespoke designs
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ArticleGrowers warn of leek shortage ahead of St David's Day
UK growers warn of a potential shortage of British leeks as Wales gets ready to mark St David’s Day
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ArticleLondon markets call for urgent bailout
With trade down 80-90 per cent, London’s wholesale markets call on the government for urgent financial action to ensure their survival
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ArticleNFU calls for balanced pesticide plan
A revised UK National Action Plan for Pesticides must balance grower needs and public health, says NFU
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ArticleHarvesting success with agritech
Distec GM Noel Sheppard and MRS Electronic CEO Günther Dörgeloh discuss how technology can improve farming
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ArticleAHDB launches Carbon Week
Series of webinars during first week of March aims to help farmers gain better understanding of carbon footprinting
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ArticleNew season asparagus hits Waitrose
Supermarket says warmer temperatures and better light levels mean Gijnlim variety is ready for sale earlier this year
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ArticleFormer Richard Hochfeld MD dies aged 84
Andre Guindi had illustrious fresh produce career on both sides of the Channel, being awarded the French Order of Agricultural Merit in 1988
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ArticleRHL urges more suppliers to support FareShare
Topfruit and grapes specialist contributed to more than 25,000 charity meals in 2020 through its partnership with redistribution organisation