News from FPJ – Page 294
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ArticleLooking east
As a no-deal Brexit draws closer, more British companies are turning their eyes to opportunities in Asia and taking part in major industry events such as the upcoming Asia Fruit Logistica and Asiafruit Congress
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Article"Raise UK food self-sufficiency", says Batters
NFU president urges government not to let domestic food production fall below current 61 per cent
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ArticleNurturing babyleaf
With the US setting the trends in the bagged salad market, Charlie Dowling of Vilmorin North America provided an overview of what’s in store for the UK babyleaf market during a recent visit to Lincolnshire. Sue Jupe reports
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ArticleSales boost for Pink Lady and Tenderstem
Leading brands report strong sales growth for opening half year on the back of heavy investment in marketing
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ArticleThe Core principle
When Andy Beale started Corefresh in his garage less than a decade ago, he couldn’t have imagined it would grow so fast. And now he has the industry’s biggest operators in his sights
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ArticleBrassicas set for shortages
Growers say extreme weather conditions will bring shortages of cauliflower, sprouts, white and red cabbage
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ArticleA new take on the cucumber
FPJ's US correspondent Amy Cross looks at how the American market is expanding the popularity of cucumbers
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ArticleTotal Produce denies Bristol market set to be sold to Rovers
Major shareholder says there are no plans to sell wholesale market site to Bristol Rovers following surprising comments by club’s president
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ArticleFPJ Live early bird ending soon
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ArticleFormer Sainsbury’s boss warns of no-deal shortages
Justin King says shortages will hit within a week of a no-deal Brexit, with consumers likely to start panic-buying
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ArticleTenderstem celebrates huge 2019 sales growth
Sales for first half of year are up 26 per cent on same period in 2018 as UK’s second largest fresh produce brand continues impressive rise
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ArticleSmurfit Kappa creates new grape punnet
Recyclable solution developed for Pomares do Sol comes as more brands seek sustainable packaging solutions
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ArticleRecyclable fruit and veg bags for Lidl
Supermarket introduces so-called ‘green bags’ as it steps up its plastic and waste-reduction drive
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ArticleAsda turns plastic bottles into car park
Recycled plastic used in tarmac at Yorkshire store as the supermarket aims to raise recycled output
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ArticleTest kit firm NSure shuts up shop
Dutch firm which produced test kits for various fruits and vegetables says it was ultimately too small to survive
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ArticleShifting the needle on veg
Consumption grows, value is up: veg is pointing the right way, but will it make the big steps in sales that health figures and growers want?
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ArticleFood policy shrouded in secrecy says professor
Professor Tim Lang described lack of no-deal Brexit preparations as "worrying" for fresh produce imports
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ArticleAHDB to host desiccation events after diquat ban
Loss of herbicide a major headache for potato growers, with limited alternatiuves that are as effective or economical
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ArticleHaygrove to lead on labour productivity
Berry and cherry grower to host workshops aimed at delivering labour and productivity improvements
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ArticleLove Beets to air on Harriott's new show
New beetroot range from G's Fresh to advertise alongside celebrity chef Ainsley Harriott's new Caribbean cooking show