News from FPJ – Page 260
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ArticleFormer NFU president to chair ORC
With experience at the NFU, Defra and the Food Standards Agency, Tim Bennett has taken over from longstanding ORC chair Mike Turnbull
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Article"We had to go into resilience mode"
Head of foodservice giant Reynolds, Tony Reynolds, tells Fruitnet MD Chris White about the huge impact of coronavirus on his business
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ArticleBerry Gardens appoints new chairman
Robin Walker replaces Alastair Brooks as head of board after six years as vice chairman of the UK’s largest horticultural co-op
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ArticleLamex acquires frozen specialist Horns
German frozen fruit and vegetable supplier is snapped up by private British trader Lamex Food Group
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ArticleG's launch "chip shop curry" flavour beetroot
New flavour for Love Beets range comes after successful first year for the G's brand
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ArticleConsumers 'shopping like a decade ago'
Analysis of consumer habits shows people are doing less frequent, but larger shops in response to Covid-19 restrictions
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ArticleTacon to stay on as adjudicator for six months
Groceries code boss extends her stay to help navigate the sector through the Covid-19 crisis
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ArticleAvos in flux
With large volumes expected from Peru and coronavirus shaking up supply, it’s an unpredictable time for the avocado sector but the outlook remains overwhelmingly positive
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ArticleMarket traders remain optimistic
As in London, traders in Birmingham and Liverpool have worked hard to adapt their businesses, with some faring well against the odds.
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ArticleM&S pledges to expand British produce range
New six-week campaign will highlight British produce as part of new efforts to support UK agriculture
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ArticleFurloughed workers will be encouraged to pick crops
Defra secretary George Eustice said government was aiming to get millions of furloughed workers picking British crops this summer
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ArticleWrap releases new guidance on Best Before dates
Food waste charity hopes to give redistribution organisations confidence to accept much more food that has exceeded its Best Before date
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ArticleCouncil waives rent on fruit and veg stalls
West Oxfordshire District Council stepped in to support fresh produce traders at Witney Market
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ArticleCitrus sales still booming during coronavirus
Citrus category remains in demand despite erratic sales figures from other fresh produce categories
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ArticleCo-op reports strong growth
Food sales drive growth at convenience chain, which says its 2019 investments positioned it well to cope with Covid-19
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ArticleDole supports homeless charity
St Mungo's in London gets the backing of Dole Packaged Foods Europe
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ArticleSurplus veg business predicts lasting changes after crisis
Redistribution company Waste Knot thinks we will see a permanent shift in way people consume and value fresh produce after coronavirus
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ArticleUK asparagus season launch goes online
Coronavirus can't stop the traditional launch festival for one of Britain's heritage crops, asparagus
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ArticleMorrisons offers discount to farmers
Fresh produce suppliers will be among beneficiaries as supermarket thanks its farmers for feeding the nation
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ArticleNew resource connects farmers and public
Farms to Feed Us is a database that puts small producers in touch with consumers who want to buy their produce