News from FPJ – Page 312
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ArticlePotato firms fined over staff injuries
CH Cole & Sons (Mill House) and Braegate Produce fined after workers are injured in separate health and safety breaches
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ArticleLiverpool opens new shipping lines to Portugal and Spain
WEC Lines services are fourth major line announcement for Port of Liverpool in last few months
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ArticleWarm weather a boost for Cornish earlies
With a sunny Easter approaching, Cornish new potatoes are sitting pretty and on track to be the first UK mainland potato crop in retailers
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ArticleBumper season for Scottish daffodils
Grampian Growers co-op enjoys fourth highest daffodil volume in 50 years thanks to mild weather
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ArticleOnline sales rise but users plateau
Sales growth continues at slower pace as retailers struggle to attract new online customers
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ArticleLEAF chief exec named one of ‘Women of Decade’
Caroline Drummond recognised by Women Economic Forum for contribution to sustainability and corporate leadership
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ArticleBranston profits down after big harvest
Turnover and profits in 2017/18 financial year suffered from low prices despite selling marginally more potatoes
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ArticleUlma airs new ‘Tight Bag’ tech
So-called ‘Tight Bag’ technology tackles storage problems associated with having excess air in bags of fresh produce
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ArticleKenya to use inmates for potato harvesting
New scheme in the east-African country will combat worker shortages for its growing potato industry
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ArticleChefs back British watercress campaign
Eight-course meal designed to show off the versatility of watercress was a hit with influencers at London's Grace Hall
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ArticleGilpin wins outstanding achievement award
Northern Irish vegetable grower honoured with Belfast Telegraph Cup for years of service to the industry
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ArticleEngland expects
With a new research hub and a university partnership under its belt, England Marketing is aiming to take market research to a new level
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ArticleMash launches new growth strategy
Major investment from entrepreneur Patrick Riley prompts growth plans in foodservice, with added focus on improving customer services
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ArticleUnion opposes Asda contract changes
Under new terms, wages would increase but workers would not be paid for meal breaks and would have to work bank holidays
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ArticleTulips flower two weeks early
Belmont Nurseries in Norfolk says warm and wet spring weather has brought forward the season, outpacing Ditch rivals
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ArticleTesco turnaround on track
Strong yearly results "delight" Tesco CEO Dave Lewis after rise in sales and profits buoy the company in tough conditions
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ArticleEvidence mounts for 10-a-day target
Average British adult gets just 3.8 portions a day despite studies showing that 10-a-day has major benefits for physical and mental health
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ArticleWAO welcomes avo-heavy Pret menu
World Avocado Organisation "thrilled" that almost half the new dishes on Pret’s spring menu feature the fruit
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ArticleThai produce on show during Thai Week
New initiative backed by Thai government to promote Thai produce and cooking saw British chefs learn how to master Thai ingredients
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ArticleMitigating Brexit: Control the controllable
Comment: Paul Harvey, partner at business consultants Newton, outlines what retailers and suppliers can do to limit the damage of Brexit uncertainty