News from FPJ – Page 304
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Union slams no-deal grocery price rises
GMB criticises Tory leadership candidates willing to embrace a no-deal Brexit which could raise shopping costs by £800 a year
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Between a stone and a hard place
Stonefruit growers in Europe and the southern hemisphere have suffered from extreme weather conditions which have hit retail volumes
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Tesco wins fresh produce gong at FPC Fresh Awards
“Re-energised” retailer lands Fresh Produce Business of the Year at London ceremony
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Huge online growth to transform global grocery market
Asia Pacific expected to see ecommerce growth of almost 200 per cent in next five years, putting pressure on retailers to adapt to digital boom
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Experts outline staff-retention initiatives
Panel at London Produce Show explain strategies to help recruit and retain staff
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Scottish potatoes help keep UK sector afloat
Less affected by last year’s drought, Scottish stocks have been key to supply in 2019, according to AHDB
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New traffic light and MOT system to boost soil health
Two-part monitoring system developed by AHDB helps growers understand condition of soils and identify areas for improvement
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NextGen Fruit Group launched
New rebrand of Under 40s Fruit Growers announces plans to go global and grow its membership base
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Fyffes backs marine emissions regulations
Irish banana giant commits to limiting sulphur content in shipping fuels in bid to tackle climate change
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BerryWorld lands five Superior Taste Awards
Supplier wins prestigious recognition from International Taste Instuitute for five of its exclusive soft fruit varieties
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Jackfruit and oyster mushrooms tipped for growth
Products fit with flexitarian trend and have strong growth potential, according to supplier and development chef
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UK food and drink exports rise 11 per cent
Q1 exports reach record high with particularly strong growth in shipments to Japan and Saudi Arabia
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Water meal: Watercress on the royal menu
Trump's state banquet at Buckingham Palace was marked with a local menu featuring British watercress and asparagus
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Changes afoot as foodservice grows
Industry advisor expects sector to grow 18 per cent in next decade, with demographics, health and convenience driving changes in way we eat
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Climate change hits banana production
British scientist tells International Banana Congress that conditions are becoming more conducive to the spread of disease
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Jupiter awards Sahyadri Farms exclusive Arra rights
High-flying supplier chooses producer group to grow Arra grapes in India as it embarks on major plantings in the country
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Waitrose launches refillable fruit aisles
New plastic-free aisles will test shoppers' appetite for refilling their own containers of frozen fruit and veg
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Primafruit unveils new banana facility
Primafruit's multi-million pound Evesham site extension will boost its capacity, featuring triple decker ripening rooms
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A taste of branding
Legendary chef Pierre Koffmann is fronting a new brand aiming to help chefs make the best decisions with their produce
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"Laser labelling is on the up"
Barcelona based tech company Macsa ID report increased demand for laser coding in fresh produce