News from FPJ – Page 35
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ArticleGovernment food strategy lacks “clear vision”, says lead adviser
Henry Dimbleby criticises government response to his 2021 review of UK food system as many key recommendations are ignored
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ArticleUK produce “in crisis”, industry heads warn
Labour shortages and spiralling costs put UK produce at crisis point, according to industry heads speaking during Festival of Fresh 2022 panel debate
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ArticleBarfoots appoints Pam Powell as non-executive chairman
Pam Powell replaces Barfoots’ non-executive chairman Harry Kinloch, who has stepped down after 20 years
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ArticleFoF audience takes government to task over labour crisis
Fresh produce heads challenged the government’s handling of the labour crisis when Defra minister Victoria Prentis took to the stage at Festival of Fresh (FoF) yesterday
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ArticleAldi top again for compliance with Groceries Supply Code of Practice
Discounter achieves its highest GCA survey score in five years for its overall compliance with the code that regulates supplier-retailer relationships
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ArticleInflation strains supplier-retailer relationships, according to GCA survey
Survey suggests that following two years of pandemic where retailers and suppliers worked closely together and improved their relationships, the pressure from rising prices has caused problems
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ArticleFDF publishes new Trade and Investment Strategy
Report looks at how government and industry put food and drink at the heart of the UK’s new independent trade policy
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ArticleOlympic star champions fruit and veg at Festival of Fresh
Landmark event finds UK fresh produce business very much on right track, although it also faces some big hurdles
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ArticleThe Watercress Company in global first
The group becomes the first watercress company in the world to gain TSG certification
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ArticleBritish Summer Fruits rebrands as British Berry Growers
Industry body’s ambition is for British seasonal berries to continue to provide 100 per cent of the UK’s needs
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ArticleUK & Ireland Mushroom Producers launches summer marketing campaign
Campaign aims to unearth and shine a spotlight on the mealtime versatility, sustainability and nutrition credentials of mushrooms
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ArticleUK soft fruit innovation centre to open
Jones Food Company forecasts that imported soft fruits and herbs could ”disappear in ten years”
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ArticleAbel & Cole makes new commitment on emissions
Company outlines new target for direct and energy-related emissions as part of its first sustainability report
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ArticleUber Eats adds more Asda stores to app
Users will now have access to speedy delivery ofr more than 1,800 products from over 400 stores
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ArticleCountdown to Global Avocado Congress 2022 begins
Don’t miss Fruitnet’s free online annual event on 7 July to catch up with the latest analysis of key data and trends in the global avocado business
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ArticleSmartkas to start strawberry smart farm in Harlow
Dutch agtech firm to build and operate UK smart farm to meet growing demand for locally grown strawberries
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ArticleBill Sanderson, last of the old market porters retires
Tommy Leighton of the Covent Garden Market Authority reports on the end of an era at the Market
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ArticleCovent Garden Market celebrates 70 years supplying the Queen
Comment: As Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her Platinum Jubilee, traders at London’s New Covent Garden Market look back with pride on 70 years of supplying the Royal Households
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ArticleUnited front for South Africa on freight rates
Anger grows in South African fresh produce circles over ”unacceptable” increases in freight rates
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Article‘British tomato production back on track,’ says British Tomato Growers’ Association
UK growers on track to produce usual crop in spite of escalating challenges, the association reveals