News from FPJ – Page 223
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ArticleAsda takeover completed
Issa brothers and TDR Capital complete buyout of supermarket chain from Walmart, but still await CMA approval
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ArticleCarrot Symposium switched to 2023
International event focused on carrots and other apiaceae will now take place in October 2023 in York
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ArticleNew seed donation project to boost wellbeing
CN Seeds initiative provides seeds to charities, schools and other organisations to help boost mental and physical health through gardening
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ArticlePropagating talent in ornamentals
Fred Searle speaks to Steve Carter of wholesale plant nursery Fleurie Nursery about how the business near Chichester has benefitted from the MDS fresh produce graduate scheme, hearing his views on the state of recruitment in ornamentals and fresh produce
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ArticleNew regulations to combat Xylella
Government to introduce new Statutory Instrument to fight disease affecting grapevine, citrus, olive and other plants
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ArticleNew app wants to spearhead Pick for Britain drive
App uses social media to track down prospective seasonal workers and matches them with producers, making sure they appreciate tough realities of the job
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ArticleFreshfel, FPC reach out to UK government
Organisations urge UK government to extend derogations on phytosanitary certifications for fresh produce to avoid disruption
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ArticleVertical farming ‘at a crossroads’
Building the right business model to balance resource usage with socio-economic conditions is crucial to capturing new markets, say speakers ahead of Agri-TechE event
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ArticleHort growers vote to scrap levy in AHDB ballot
61 per cent ‘no’ vote could spell end for R&D body, but result according to total levy paid shows a reverse picture, leaving Defra to decide
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ArticleBritish strawberries arrive in Aldi
Discounter reports first arrivals of new-season British strawberries in Hereford store
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ArticleOF&G hails organic prospects
Organic body's CEO Roger Kerr says report showing double-digit sales growth underlines renewed interest in the sector
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Article'No Covid transmission risk' through food
Comment: Professors Lucia Anelich, Jeffrey Farber, Ryk Lues and Valeria Parreira examine what studies reveal about coronavirus and food safety
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ArticleLockdown triggers frozen sales surge
Retail sales of frozen food have increased by £872m a year, with Covid shopping behaviour, convenience and vegan trend all driving growth
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ArticleNew chairman for Puffin Produce
Former Starbucks, Mothercare, Boots and M&S man Rhys Iley joins Welsh fresh produce leader
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ArticleOFC announces dream team
Oxford Farming Conference says it has made history with a diverse, all-female team of co-chairs
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ArticleExpectant pear-ents take note
Leading nutritionist teams up with British Apples and Pears to outline why expectant mothers should eat pears during pregnancy
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ArticleBerry Gardens makes green gains
Raft of environmental measures are bearing fruit at new packhouse, with solar energy system saving over 250 tonnes of CO2 emissions to date
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ArticleLidl switches to branded Cameo pack
Move follows Facebook campaign to raise apple variety’s profile and encourage shoppers to look for it by name
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ArticleCovid sparks big swings in fruit and veg intake
Pandemic has resulted in major changes to diet and lifestyle, with fresh produce consumption both increasing and decreasing dramatically
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ArticlePink Lady supports WFP Storytellers
Apple brand offers financial support and extra reach to UN initiative that gives refugees the knowledge and tools to tell their stories