News from FPJ – Page 271
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ArticleBerryWorld in sustainable packaging push
Global soft-fruit supplier introduces range of measures to make its packaging more recyclable and environmentally friendly
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ArticleStripped-back Waitrose ads focus on quality
New 'slow TV' adverts put the focus on the origins and quality of Waitrose's food, including its fresh produce
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ArticleAvocados' nutritional value 'justifies water use'
No other food offers the same nutritional value per litre of water used to harvest it, according to WAO
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ArticleDriving sustainable agriculture
Comment: GODAN executive director Andre Laperrière explains how open data can help farmers become more sustainable and reduce food waste in the supply chain
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ArticleChange at the top for Flamingo
Co-founder and CEO Martin Hudson steps into executive director role and is replaced by former international MD Olivia Streatfeild
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ArticleLow-priced market hits organic produce sales
Despite strong overall growth in the organic category, fruit and vegetable sales have experienced value decline
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ArticleOliver Kay boosts chiller van capacity
New vehicles are specially designed to boost payload and carbon footprint for fruit and veg wholesale supplier
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ArticleThe war on veg
One year in, Veg Power’s hardcore Eat Them to Defeat Them campaign has yielded some impressive results, changing children’s eating behaviour and boosting vegetable sales. Fred Searle reports on the battle so far
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ArticleChilean cherry grower acquires UK farms
FGA Farming buys two cherry farms from Kent grower Paul Mansfield in move described as an industry first
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ArticleNIAB moves into new £25m home
The Lawrence Weaver Road headquarters marks an "exciting new chapter" in NIAB's history
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Article"Sainsbury's performance is improving"
New Kantar data shows Sainsbury's faring well against Big Four competitors, while "Veganuary" trends take off
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ArticleSecond Reading for Agriculture Bill
New Bill, outlining a vision of British agriculture post Brexit, moves a step closer to being ratified
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ArticleGoing global
Over the last quarter century BerryWorld has been instrumental in growing the soft-fruit market, not just in the UK but around the world. Fred Searle talks to the group’s chief executive Adam Olins about having an international outlook and making a positive difference through food
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ArticleLabour availability remains uncertain for growers
Association of Labour Providers' chief executive David Camp offers advice to growers struggling to recruit seasonal labour
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ArticleResearch into frost protection revealed
New report presented at NI Fruit Growers Association outlines emerging frost protection measures for topfruit growers
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ArticleWaitrose and Vitality offer fresh produce discounts
Partnership between the supermarket and insurer aims to encourage healthier eating and more exercise
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ArticleApple named in honour of Brexit
British Apples & Pears call apple variety Eos, to mark the UK's departure from the EU
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ArticleNI apple growers in limbo over Brexit
Uncertainty remains on apple exports to Republic of Ireland as UK readies to leave Europe
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Article£1.15m for creative ideas against food waste
New funding release from government encourages new ideas to tackle the 4.5 million tonnes of food wasted each year