News from FPJ – Page 3
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Aldi to open over 10 new stores in the coming months
Discounter is investing £550m in expanding its UK footprint this year
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UK Farm Assurance Review calls for evidence from farmers
Launch of new farmer survey marks next stage in independent evaluation of UK farm assurance schemes
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Fairtrade macadamias make UK debut in Central Co-op stores
Macadamia nuts from Malawi will join Central Co-op’s existing range of Fairtrade products
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Puffin completes major solar panel installation
Upgrade brings Welsh producer closer to its net-zero target
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Save the date: Fruitnet Berry Congress 2025
Fruitnet’s leading event for the fresh berry business will take place at a new venue in March 2025
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Growers say ‘no for now’ to new Sedex standards
British grower groups call for “proper consultation” before new audit rules on seasonal worker fees are introduced in UK
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Ravenwood launches new seal contamination detection system
The specialist in X-ray inspection equipment says it is now more important than ever to ensure product quality using automated systems
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Daniel Zeichner appointed new UK farming minister
Prime Minister Keir Starmer appoints Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner as farming minister
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Freshco hails “gamechanging” grading upgrade from Tomra
New Zealand apple packer says Tomra’s LUCAi technology tackles stem splits and punctures with precision
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Fresh Direct reports 10 per cent rise in prepared produce sales
Against a backdrop of staff shortages in foodservice, chefs are seeking more pre-prepared fruit and veg
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Bloem and Ecopromt team up to enhance vertical farm lighting
Vertical farming specialists join forces to provide growers with customised lighting solutions
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Farming unions set out priorities for Sir Keir
English and Welsh farming unions congratulate new government and push for financial and labour security
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New varieties hold key to growth, experts tell Fruitnet Grape Congress
Leading analysts and key industry players at global event in Puglia say they see huge market potential thanks to new and better varieties
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University of Reading buys farmland in future food strategy
University spends £16m to expand its farming research capacity as it focuses on Agrifood Futures Strategy
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Farm debt rises but confidence in financial health holds up
Survey by Investec Wealth & Management (UK) explores how farmers are coping with high running costs
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Welsh farmers light bonfires in general election protest
Farmers from pressure group Enough is Enough light bonfires on farms across Wales to highlight agriculture’s lack of prominence in general election campaign
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Olympic Food Group secures Greek grape supply
Dutch importer acquires majority of production at Greek Grape Company, giving it access to high-quality seedless Bloom Fresh varieties
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The healthy snacking opportunity
As South African raisin production increases, leading local supplier PepsiCo is eyeing huge sales potential in the global healthy snacking segment
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DP World invests in cranes at London Gateway to boost railway capacity
Logistics giant says new cranes will help allow significantly more freight to be carried to and from the port by rail
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Call for trial farmers for next stage of precision slug control project
‘Slug sleuths’ will be paid to take part in on-farm monitoring and trials