News from FPJ – Page 291
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ArticleSeeding a new brand
Foresight is everything when it comes to selling seed potatoes, but with Britain’s impending departure from the EU, newly rebranded Meijer Seed Potato faces an almighty cloud on the horizon. Ed Leahy reports
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ArticleBest of British
With a strong emphasis on seasonal produce from small growers, the Donnelly’s pop-up in south London is proving that some of the best fruit and veg is grown right on our doorstep. Fred Searle reports
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ArticleMash Direct launches new potato wedges line
New Salt and Chilli Wedges meet convenience needs and spice up the potato category
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ArticleGove criticised for Brexit fresh produce claims
Former Defra secretary told Andrew Marr "there will be no shortages of fresh food" following no-deal Brexit
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ArticleLast chance to vote in fruit and veg awards
FPJ subscribers can cast their votes in the 2019 UK Fruit & Vegetable Awards up until 3 September
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Article£20k raised for farmer media training project
Anna Jones' Just Farmers project helps bridge the disconnect between the media and farming industry
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ArticlePlans for sudden end to free movement spark concern
NFU ‘dismayed’ at announcement free movement will end on 31 October without a transition period if UK crashes out of EU with no deal
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ArticlePink Lady launches reading and music campaign
Brand is recommending consumers books to read and tracks to listen to as part of new comms drive
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ArticleAC Goatham launches new UK pink apple
First commercial volumes of Flanders Pink to hit stores this year, marking a new foray into pink apple production for the Kent grower
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ArticleBritish kiwi berry season underway
BerryWorld set for 70 tonne production this year in short window between end of August and October
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ArticleUK ‘closing in’ on large-scale vertical lettuce production
Vertical farm director says indoor production of salad heads in Britain has potential to replace imports from Spain as sector gathers steam
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ArticleChopped-salad chain set for UK debut
Choppaluna is set to open in London in October, with ambitious plans for up to 300 outlets in the coming decade
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ArticleReduced-to-clear food app launches in UK
New app will alert consumers in real time to reduced-to-clear fresh food in an attempt to clamp down on wastage
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ArticleLiverpool traders diversify after footfall drop
Market traders looking at diversification options after site relocation brings drop off in late trade
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ArticleA fresh craft
London’s burgeoning craft beer scene is using fruit and vegetables in a wave of experimentation that could see craft breweries become an established market for fresh produce
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ArticleFruit and veg juice sales rocket
Juices enjoy faster sales growth than any other sector in UK food and drink, while beer revenues slump
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Article‘Open fridges should be banned’
Environmental experts call for supermarkets to ditch open fridges due to harmful emissions
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ArticleSweet potato shortages hit UK
Supermarket supply even tighter than expected after extreme weather in US last autumn
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ArticleAldi school initiative to boost healthy eating
Retailer offers schools the chance to win £20,000 in sports equipment as part of Team GB healthy eating and exercise campaign
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ArticleOrganic opportunity
Brexit is causing anxiety across the fresh produce supply chain, but organics could be one of the sectors to benefit