News from FPJ – Page 4
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NewsIBO Summit 2025 brings together global blueberry participants
The International Blueberry Organization Summit 2025 brought together 575 participants from 32 countries in South Africa, highlighting the region’s growing role as a key producer and exporter in the global blueberry market.
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NewsNew MD appointment at AH Worth
Matt Walton leaves MD role at Branston to return to AH Worth as MD of veg operations with responsibility for production across UK, Spain and Italy
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NewsIGD unveils framework for healthier and more sustainable food system
Grocery charity outlines seven ‘levers’ that companies can pull to boost healthy eating
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NewsTesco reports strong first half despite competitive pressure
Supermarket leader toasts UK market share gains
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NewsMaersk retrofits 200 vessels to cut emissions and costs
AP Moller-Maersk is retrofitting around 200 vessels in its time-chartered fleet in collaboration with 50 shipowners to reduce slot costs, improve fuel efficiency and cut greenhouse gas emissions as part of its 2030 sustainability targets
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NewsWCO raises concerns over retailers’ “unscientific” private food safety criteria
Organisation claims measures undermine the role of and confidence in the rule of competent authorities
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NewsPolytunnel refusals are troubling: We need them to climate-proof UK production
Tunnel installation is a small price to pay for climate resilient food production and planning rules should reflect that, writes Nina Pullman
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NewsSoft fruit grower loses retrospective planning application for polytunnels
The New Forest Fruit Company may have to remove 15 polytunnels installed to expand its vine production and wine venture after ruling by planning inspectors and local objections
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NewsAbel & Cole highlights fresh on day of new HFSS rules
Industry welcomes opportunity to put fresh produce in the spotlight
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NewsComment: Why we need to talk about seasonality
Reawakening consumer understanding of seasonality could help boost British produce sales and incentivise growers to diversify into other crops that suit UK conditions, writes founder of procurement group Regency Purchasing, Alex Demetriou, as British Food Fortnight kicks off
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NewsPeru overtakes Chile as world’s leading table grape exporter
Peru has overtaken Chile to become the world’s leading table grape exporter, while China is rapidly positioning itself as a formidable contender in the global market, according to a new Rabobank report
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NewsUK’s first white maize grower visited by Princess Anne
David Mwanaka said royal visit was ‘highlight of career’ after building farm tenancy business around UK-grown exotic produce
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NewsWAO research hones in on strategy to grow UK avocado sales
Industry body also outlines plans to grow the category in Europe and Asia
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NewsLow-carbon British broccoli hits shelves at Tesco
Launch is a new development from supermarket’s concept farms
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NewsLidl Foodies drive aims to offer kids a ‘vegucation’
Retailer is backing initiative with £500,000 of investment
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NewsUnited Exports appoints Luciana Vecco to drive UK and Europe growth
United Exports has appointed Luciana Vecco to spearhead business growth strategy and client service for its Ozblu blueberry brand across the UK and Europe, bringing over 20 years of fresh produce experience
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NewsFairtrade announces new minimum prices for bananas
Fairtrade has announced new minimum prices for bananas at Fruit Attraction 2025, with average prices increasing by 6 per cent at ex works level to support over 37,000 farmers and workers globally
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NewsChambers joins Marionnet Label programme
Move is set to boost the premium raspberry market in the UK
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NewsNew Kissabel marketing campaign set for UK season launch
Worldwide Fruit is leading promotion of the up-and-coming apple brand