News from FPJ – Page 30
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Westfalia Chunky Guacamole debuts in UK with Costco
New product is available across Costco’s UK network of warehouses as a twin pack
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Orange is the new green
Nottinghamshire cooperative Freshgrowers launches world’s first carbon-neutral carrots
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Opinion: ‘Shipping lines are taking advantage of importers and driving up inflation’
Terry Watts, CEO of UK melon and pineapple importer Vidafresh, says artificially high freight rates are damaging the health of the nation and the fresh produce industry
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Pink Lady launches ‘Sensploration’ campaign
Brand’s new promotional drive draws upon the science of snacking and how to maximise enjoyment of food
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Malling Elizabeth plum launched to market
NIAB and FP Matthews unveil early-season Victoria-like plum at Fruit Focus
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UK expected to feel impact of Italy drought
With a third of agricultural production in Italy reportedly under threat, the UK could see produce shortages and further price rises
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New company Sipo London UK to promote best of Italy
Italian group’s Made in Italy subsidiary will supply a range of fresh produce, wine, oil, rice, and potentially coffee too
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Driscoll’s to acquire Haygrove Africa
Purchase of sub-Saharan African blueberry supplier underlines importance of achieving year-round availability of blueberries
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Florette partners with horticulture expert
Brand ambassador partnership with gardening influencer and TV presenter Michael Perry is aimed at highlighting Florette’s farmer-owned status and sustainable credentials
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Lack of consistency when measuring sustainability, say leading firms
Managing director of England Marketing, Jan England, shares the findings of research unveiled at Festival of Fresh 2022, which laid bare the key challenges facing fresh produce firms trying to cut their carbon emissions
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Truss knew NZ and Aus FTAs would damage UK farmers ahead of talks
Damaging effects of FTAs on UK farmers was known before key post-Brexit trade talks with New Zealand and Australia began, Westminster data reveals
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Melon&Co opens its doors
Brazilian melon giant Agricola Famosa has set up a UK subsidiary in Spalding to better supply the UK market year-round
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Environment Agency outlines dire effects of UK biodiversity crisis
UK faces a ‘Silent Spring’ if urgent action isn’t taken to safeguard the natural environment, the Environment Agency has warned ahead of its latest report on Britain’s biodiversity crisis
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UK ports threaten post-Brexit legal action
British ports are considering legal action after spending millions on potentially redundant post-Brexit border control facilities
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Love Fresh Cherries predicts strong UK season
Over 6,000 tonnes of home-grown cherries are expected to hit supermarket shelves this year
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Crop associations join forces to save R&D
British Apples and Pears, British Berry Growers, Cucumber Growers Association, and Tomato Growers Association set to collaborate on R&D through voluntary levy system as AHDB Horticulture draws to a close
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New citrus measures may affect EU’s own Green Deal
South African sources have said the EU is undermining the aims of its Green Deal with its new regulations for African citrus imports
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New biostimulant offers faster sugar conversion
Carboplex, from Olmix, is being launched in the UK this week
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PrepWorld unveils OMFG brand
Added-value range features birchers, granolas and fresh fruit pots that supplier hopes will blaze a trail in healthy fruit-based snacking
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Fruit Logistica 2023 exhibitor deadline is just around the corner
Companies who want to exhibit at world’s leading fruit and vegetable trade fair must book their stand by end of July