News from FPJ – Page 316
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ArticleResearchers make plant disease breakthrough
Discovery of immunity chromosomes in plants can pave the way for developing disease resistant crops
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ArticleBerry sales on the up in Waitrose
Supermarket says it has begun selling berries that were grown and harvested in the UK during the winter
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ArticleAldi backs Ethiopian flower project
Fairtrade initiative aims to empower women to become horticultural industry leaders in the African country
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ArticleM&S faces “uphill battle” to win weekly food shoppers
GlobalData warns expanding food offer will not instantly convert into sales, questioning decision to switch investment to larger stores
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ArticleFull Seed Ahead
Soft Fruits maintained momentum and popularity among UK consumers in 2018, although production clouds linger for British growers
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ArticleAHDB launches "Becoming a Champion" film
Short video hopes to improve labour productivity and health and safety for workers in light of recent fall in numbers
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ArticleSainsbury's and Asda propose store divestments
Both supermarkets have responded to CMA's competition concerns with offer to lose some outlets to help push through merger
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ArticleVeg voucher charity joins forces with HelloFresh
Alexandra Rose Charity to distribute leaflets in HelloFresh recipe boxes to raise awareness and funds for its fruit and vegetable vouchers
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ArticleArthur Hutchinson merges with new fruit trader
Spitalfields salad wholesaler taken over by new fruit supplier Kemsley & Co after more than 80 years in business
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Article"More can be done" for EU organic protections
New report finds weaknesses across European organic control bodies despite improvements on last ECA report seven years ago
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ArticleGuy Singh-Watson calls out capitalism at business awards
Riverford founder uses acceptance speech at Awards for Responsible Capitalism to argue current system is ‘destroying our collective future’
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ArticleBakkavor launches MA programme at Lincoln Uni
Prepared food supplier helps develop two new food and drink courses that combine a master’s degree with an apprenticeship
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ArticleAldi trials plastic-free cabbages and caulis in Scotland
Five brassica lines will be sold plastic-free for next six weeks as discounter steps up drive to cut down on plastic packaging
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ArticleAndy Macdonald to step down as Coregeo MD
Head of Pink Lady and Tenderstem marketer to hand over reins after helping to create the two biggest brands in UK fresh produce
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ArticleInland import checks in no-deal Brexit
Defra notice says additional horticultural marketing checks will take place, but inland rather than at the border
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ArticleGreenyard could axe 422 jobs
British and German workers are most vulnerable, says the Belgian company, which revealed its transformation plan today
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ArticleSkipping stones
Soft fruits have some fierce competition in cherries, which will capture increasing market share as year-round supply develops. Ed Leahy hears how Chambers plans to take advantage of the boon
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ArticleStraight to plate
Having previously run Simon Rogan’s iconic restaurant l’Enclume, Lancashire chef Mark Birchall now has two Michelin stars of his own at Moor Hall. Fred Searle talks to the Lancashire-born chef about how he has embraced the chef-farmer trend
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ArticlePuffin Produce picks up double award
The Welsh growers earned two accolades at the Co-op's first Welsh supplier awards held in Cardiff
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ArticleBrexit raises food safety concerns
With just over two weeks remaining until the UK’s intended departure from the EU, major food safety questions remain, with access to EFSA and RASFF uncertain