News from FPJ – Page 318
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ArticleDefra's Moriarty homes in on new role
Defra permanent secretary moves to Department for Exiting the European Union following Philip Rycroft's retirement
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ArticleUK firms' growth falls to lowest level in eight years
Sales at British fresh produce companies have fallen by almost four per cent in past year, with UK firms faring worse than European neighbours
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ArticlePallet 'beacons' allow targeted in-store promotions
Launch follows success in Germany where tech from Chep has allowed manufacturers to reach more customers and convert vouchers into sales
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ArticleRobust sales for Waitrose as John Lewis struggles
Profits hold up at food retailer despite challenging market hitting the bottom line at upmarket department store
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ArticleFruit Bowl moves into convenience
Fruit snack brand looks to benefit from growth of convenience sector with launch of six new products to be sold in individual packs
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ArticleEAP campaign targets obesity
English Apples & Pears urges consumers to substitute unhealthy snacks for British apples as it pushes for ambitious sales growth
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ArticleFears grow over Brexit food safety mechanisms
UK's post-Brexit participation in the European Food Safety Authority has still to be agreed, Lords sub-committee hears
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ArticleDutch fear no-deal Brexit price rises
Berenschot report suggests price rises of up to 30 per cent, with Dutch suppliers advised to set up production in Britain
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ArticleFresh produce figures in Sedex board vote
New Sedex board members shortlist includes Worldwide Fruit's Samuel Cliff, and Blue Skies' Stephan Morris
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ArticleSeasonal worker scheme opens
New pilot will provide agriculture with 2,500 workers from outside Europe as producers face staff shortages
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Article'Devastating' virus threatens tomato sector
UK growers are warned to prepare in case of the arrival of tomato brown rugose fruit virus, which can wipe out entire crops
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ArticleRobert Goodwill named farming minister
Goodwill, who has a farming background, replaces George Eustice following his resignation this week
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ArticleAEO boost for Greenyard Fresh UK
Company secures status that it says will help it offer extra assurances to international customers post-Brexit
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ArticleFrench strikes cause port chaos
Fresh produce imports affected in strikes from French customs workers over no-deal Brexit preparations in France
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ArticleWillow woodchip trial aims to tackle apple scab
Grower-led trial explores non-chemical control methods to manage widespread fungal disease
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ArticleUK institutions join African research partnership
Collaboration between Rothamsted Research and universities in UK and Morocco aims to make African farmers more productive and prosperous
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ArticleStockpiling yet to show in supermarket figures
Grocers braced for a rush on sales this month as jittery shoppers prepare for potential Brexit shortages
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ArticleSpring networking event for women's group
Food-based women's group, launched by Christine Tacon, outlines programme of events for 2019
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ArticleHaith appoints new operations director
The root veg machinery maker has chosen Justin Krebs to take up the role in charge of production planning
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ArticleAHDB appoints potato specialist
David Wilson joins R&D body from Syngenta to support growers in East Anglia and South East