News from FPJ – Page 225
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ArticleWhy frozen is on a hot streak
Retail expert and new FPJ columnist Bryan Roberts explores the trends behind a surge in demand for frozen produce, from berry breakfast toppers to avocado chunks
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ArticleBranston appoints new head of prepared
UK potato supplier Branston appoints managing director of prepared team to support growth plans
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ArticleSainsbury's to cut one-third emissions by 2030
UK retailer Sainsbury's has committed to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 30 per cent by 2030
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ArticleUK asks for Brexit grace period extension
UK urges EU to extend grace period to 2023 in bid to soften Brexit border impact in the island of Ireland
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ArticleLabour costs threaten UK grower future
Fairer returns needed to offset increasing labour costs and keep UK fruit and veg growers in business, NFU report reveals
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ArticleJack & Bry secures new investment
Jackfruit meat-alternative start-up Jack & Bry raises £1.25m as UK demand for plant-based food soars
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ArticleCity Harvest calls for support amid soaring food poverty
Sharp rise in destitution during pandemic has left London redistribution charity in need of more donations from fruit and vegetable suppliers
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ArticleCameo launches fresh campaign on Facebook
British apple brand hopes new promotional videos will encourage more consumers to actively seek out the club variety
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ArticleGround-breaking tomato research set to boost yields
Growers and researchers are teaming up to explore new sensor technology that could significantly increase yields
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ArticleSwansons becomes employee owned
Scottish fresh produce wholesaler switches ownership model as founder Magnus Swanson plans for the future
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Article£34m flood defences for Port of Tilbury
Collaboration with Environment Agency aims to safeguard homes and businesses with dual-function flood lock gates
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ArticleWaitrose tops up Healthy Start Vouchers
Waitrose has committed to help new families buy fruit and veg through voucher top-up scheme
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ArticleNew UK institute to tackle food insecurity
Norwich Institute for Sustainable Development will look at global solutions to the impact of climate change on crops
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ArticlePlant-based sales soar at Tesco
Supermarket reports its best-ever January for sales of plant-based products, with many lines seeing triple-digit growth
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ArticleBritons value farmers, survey reveals
New polling by YouGov shows that people in the UK value farmers more than in any other country
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ArticleAHDB plays vital role in ag, says NFU
Offering value for money is key for AHDB, NFU consultation response highlights
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ArticleHauliers switching to unaccompanied ferry freight
Brittany Ferries reports that proportion of unaccompanied containers already much higher than in previous years due to Covid-19 regulations
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ArticleGrocery sales accelerate during national lockdown
Retail sales up 12.2 per cent, with Veganuary boosting vegan ranges and older shoppers spearheading the online sales boom
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ArticleConfidential platform for reporting retailer abuse
'Tell the GCA' is set up to offer suppliers an anonymous way to report potential code breaches by supermarkets
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ArticlePlanted area could shrink, predicts AHDB Potatoes
AHDB forecasts possible contraction of planted area in both ware and seed potatoes but pandemic continues to benefit retail sales