News from FPJ – Page 254
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Pubs and restaurants set to reopen from July 4
According to reports Boris Johnson is expected to reduce two-metre spacing rule today, allowing foodservice venues to reopen
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UK topfruit growers report "testing" season
Extremely wet winter followed by some late frosts look likely to dent yield this autumn
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Greengrocers prove popular with younger shoppers
New project from IGD follows lives of households during lockdown and beyond
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Riverford publishes first sustainability report
Carbon footprint calculation by organic veg box company has led to target for emissions reduction and investment in electric vans and solar
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New measures to boost export 'bounce back'
Government announces raft of new initiatives to help agriculture, food and drink companies to get their exports moving again
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Freight association calls for swift EU trade deal
BIFA reiterates importance of securing a deal following news EU will carry out full customs controls and checks on UK goods from 2021
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Govt opens £6m fund for flood-hit farmers
Growers in England affected by February’s extreme weather conditions can now apply online for grants to help them recover
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Potato growers on high alert for blight
Blightwatch alert system is showing highest level of blight threat at crucial stage in potato growth
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California Prunes expecting surge in demand
Sales of the dried fruit set for potential boost after Dutch scientists find possible link between Vitamin K deficiency and coronavirus deaths
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Asda cuts plastic from salad and asparagus lines
The supermarket has ditched plastic forks and plastic trays form several fresh produce lines
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AG Thames completes restructuring
UK fresh fruit supplier realigns business, stating it is better placed for the future after suffering a pre-tax loss
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UK and EU farmers unite in call for free trade agreement
NFU president says it is “disappointing” that little progress has been made in trade talks, stressing importance of agri-food exports to UK
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"Help shape new agriculture qualifications"
Government body is urging the industry to consult with them on new agricultural T Level qualifications for school students
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Waitrose.com orders top 150k a week
Waitrose has doubled the number of weekly orders it is processing since the beginning of the year, with more to come
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Saving the 'squeezed middle'
Group of 20 food organisations calls for better government support for those supplying the stricken foodservice sector
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National Asda listing for Scotty strawberries
New-season Scotty Brand strawberries on sale in 200 Asda stores across the UK
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Virgin Media gives Mash Direct free airtime
New €1million support package from Virgin Media will help Irish SMEs showcase their resilience following coronavirus outbreak
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UK peers to open door for gene-edited crops
"Number of peers" in House of Lords allegedly keen to amend new Agriculture Bill in favour of gene-editing in England
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Steve’s Leaves extends range
Sweet Beets & Little Leaves becomes third bagged salad in brand’s range
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Bakkavor on road to recovery
Fresh prepared specialist says sales are bouncing back after Covid shock, though UK salads are still suffering