News from FPJ – Page 356
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ArticleTozer unveils new "Wicked" pumpkin
New variety has been specially bred for UK conditions to meet demand for Halloween pumpkins
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ArticleNew prepared division for Chambers
Kent firm invests £2m in new facility to produce snacking products, claiming a first among UK growers
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Article'Veganuary' drives fresh produce sales
New Year health trends give fruit and veg cause for cheer after Christmas helping boost sales of fresh produce
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ArticleSoloberry launches berry brands in Europe
Soloberry Farms and Berry Basics marques aimed at building recognition for the supplier and making most of product with visual imperfections
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ArticleBimi launches raw juice in Spain
Premium brassica brand looks to propel health trend in Spain with new vitamin-rich cold pressed fruit and veg juice
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ArticleNew advanced agri-robotics centre announced
University of Lincoln will team up with industry partners to usher in the robotics revolution in agriculture
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ArticlePutting veg front and centre
As the Veg Power ad prepares to hit TV screens, Michael Barker catches up with campaign ambassador Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall to hear why he chose to get involved
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ArticleJaffa to sponsor canoeing world cup
Easy peeler continues to promote sports and healthy lifestyles through latest partnership with British Canoeing
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ArticleRayn of fire
Observer critic and author Jay Rayner has made a name for himself with caustic restaurant reviews and revelations on the modern supply chain. He spoke to Ed Leahy about the state of British food as we enter 2019
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ArticleCN Seeds launches new look
The British seed and research company has unveiled a new logo and website ahead of Fruit Logistica
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ArticleFood haulier fined £150k for driver injury
PCL Transport 24/7, which transports dairy and fresh produce, also had to pay costs of £17,649
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ArticleM&S in talks with Ocado over potential delivery service
Retailer considering online deliveries to help turn business around in deal that could signal end of Waitrose’s supply deal with Ocado
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ArticleCrussh extends vegan trial
Health food chain to keep Soho branch vegan until at least end of February after customers vote six to one in favour of doing so
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ArticlePink Lady lowers harvest estimate
Major apple brand now expects 20,000 tonnes less than previously forecast but says it has enjoyed promising start to marketing year
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ArticlePressure mounts to fast-track Dutch veg imports
‘Green Lanes’ system would see perishable products cleared by customs officials before arriving at ports, allowing them to avoid queues
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ArticleAsda loses legal battle over worker pay
Court of Appeal upholds ruling that shop staff roles are comparable to workers in distribution centres
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ArticleSupermarket buyer lays bare full cost of no-deal
Frustrated buyer details impact on price and availability at crucial time of year for fresh produce imports in radio phone-in on LBC
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ArticleGreencore “prepared to airfreight” as no-deal looms
Irish convenience food supplier will consider importing ingredients by air to avoid disruption to shipping in event of a hard Brexit
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ArticleNo-deal: pesticide companies to wait years for approval
British plant protection businesses will have to apply for EU market access if Britain pulls out of Europe without a deal
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ArticlePotato potential
With potatoes returning to sales growth last year, AHDB’s senior retail insight analyst Kim Malley sees opportunities for further progress, particularly in cuisine-based convenience products. Fred Searle reports