News from FPJ – Page 4
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NewsMiddle East conflict threatens South African fruit exports
South African fresh produce exporters are grappling with uncertainty as conflict in the Middle East threatens a crucial market
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NewsPurple sweet potatoes hit Co‑op shelves for first time
Nutrient density has helped boost popularity of purple-flesh sweet potatoes in UK as Purple Majesty variety lands at convenience chain
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NewsNorfolk pea growers unable to secure contracts amid insurance dispute
Long-running claim issue between veg processor and NFU Mutual over faulty steam peeler could result in lost contracts and jobs as pea harvest nears
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NewsBrits shopping more for groceries online
Latest Worldpanel by Numerator data shows online orders at highest level in five years
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NewsFischer Farms partners with cress and micro leaf grower Dawndew Salad
Companies say partnership aims to ‘set new benchmark’ in year-round supply of premium British salad
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NewsBritish farm aims to grow avocados on landfill
Wiltshire-based project sets ambitious target to produce large volume of fruit and vegetables on top of a rubbish dump
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NewsSouth African raisin crop forecast cut to 86,500 tonnes
Despite the lower forecast, the industry remains optimistic about long-term growth as competing nations face their own challenges
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NewsStrong start to 2026 for Ecuadorean banana exports
Shippers benefit from production problems in Central America and Asia
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NewsDefra chief to be quizzed on perceived shortcomings amid staffing cuts
Department will be scrutinised by Efra committee on its strategy and reaction to incidents
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NewsMichelle Collis named CFO at Fieldwork Robotics
Company is looking to move from start-up to scale-up phase
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NewsLogistics trade calls for fuel duty delay amid Middle East conflict
Industry body says the UK will be impacted by trade disruption and rising fuel prices
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NewsGulf conflict threatens major disruption to fruit trade
As shipping lines suspend operations, leading importer says conflict creates ‘big problem’ for international fresh produce suppliers
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NewsShipping lines reroute services amid ‘deteriorating security situation’
Several services rerouted around Africa as vessel crossings in the Strait of Hormuz are suspended
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NewsIGD warns ‘UK food system at risk’ without workforce action
Grocery analyst warns of a “quiet crisis” that will ultimately harm consumers
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NewsWorldwide Fruit launches Resilience Hub for suppliers and retailers
New digital platform combines The WFL Supplier Scorecard and The Knowledge Hub
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NewsPrestigious award for Nottingham plant scientists
Dr Lorna McAusland and Dr Poonam Mehra honoured for their work helping growers and farmers
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NewsOnedayone expands European operations with new UK branch
UK represents a key strategic market for the Chinese company
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NewsPremium apple demand underpins positive T&G Global 2025 results
Company revenue rises 14 per cent to NZ$1.6bn, with operating profit up 269 per cent to NZ$46.9mn
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NewsMorrisons takes a Gander at food waste platform deal
Morrisons Daily operators will now have access to additional tool
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NewsHope for leek category growth despite the challenges
BASF Nunhems outlines the current state of play in the sector and says it is developing varieties to help