News from FPJ – Page 4
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NewsOrchard Fruit Company names Dan Masters as new managing director
Former DPS commercial director replaces Mark Culley after 30 years at the helm
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NewsVip keeps its cool as new apple harvest begins
While heatwaves have cut production in several parts of Europe, the Italian association expects a similar crop to last season
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NewsMorocco tightens grip on UK fresh raspberry imports
New analysis of trade data shows country shipped even more fresh raspberries to the UK in year to June 2026
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NewsSainsbury’s offer half-price fruit and veg for Bank Holiday weekend
Bank Holiday promotion first of four consecutive weekend offers supporting customers during Back to School season
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NewsPicota cherry campaign delivers highest volumes in three years
Agrupación de Cooperativas del Valle del Jerte reports a successful Picota season despite climate uncertainty and competition
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NewsMorrisons launches Winnie the Pooh themed fruit range
Retailer’s tie-in with Disney hoped to encourage children to eat fruit as they return to school
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NewsDutch and Belgian apple and pear harvest affected by summer drought
Heatwaves have taken their toll on fruit sizing, but Staay remains positive as harvesting gets underway
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NewsHCP busts SPS pesticide myths
Horticulture Crop Protection field questions in the face of SPS delays and grower confusion
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NewsSunkist and Vidafresh unite to boost UK citrus presence
The strategic alliance will relaunch premium Sunkist-branded citrus across the UK market, laying the groundwork for broader European distribution
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NewsBrits throw away £163mn worth of blueberries every year
British households throw away enough blueberries annually to fill Battersea Power Station turbine hall from floor to ceiling
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NewsFresh Direct celebrates 60 years of foodservice supply
Leading foodservice supplier reflects on growth from small Oxfordshire greengrocer to supplying thousands across foodservice
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NewsDaniel Boakes named as greosn COO
The fresh produce investment group says it is looking to strengthen its operational leadership to support its next phase of growth
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NewsNanna Tate launches microwaveable baby potatoes
Branston potato brand launch ‘Buttery Tates’, responding to demand for convenience, easy prep and new flavour profiles
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NewsMWW reports bumper green bean harvest despite drought
UK importer and distributor Minor, Weir & Willis credits varietal development, precision drilling and investment in reservoirs for a strong season
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NewsVeg Power launch ‘Healthy Food Toolkit’ for families
Industry campaign joins forces with The Food Foundation, Felix and other charities to offer advice to families hit by cost-of-living
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NewsHousing for farmers a food security issue, says union
Farming union the Landworkers’ Alliance has called for updated guidance for local planners to enable UK farmers to live on or next to their land
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NewsNew Spitalfields Market unveils London’s largest rooftop solar installation
City Corporation switches on £1m solar array in a bid to reduce market’s reliance on grid power
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NewsHeat hits shelf-life of Belgian tomatoes
Belgian tomato growers have faced shelf-life issues in recent weeks due to repeated heatwaves, making nearby markets like the UK especially attractive
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NewsAldi launches strawberry deal following heatwave
Sunshine boosts summer crop as discounter seeks to alleviate crop pressure
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NewsDriscoll’s first chief communications officer Frances Dillard departs
Executive played pivotal role in transforming Driscoll’s from North American berry business into widely recognised global brand