News from FPJ – Page 4
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NewsThreat to peas as major pest is found in the UK for the first time
Industry body PGRO is taking steps to prevent pea bruchid being established in the UK
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NewsVelcro-like protein sticks to targets to improve plant stress responses
Researchers say the breakthrough will help design more resilient crops
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NewsDP World launches low-carbon truck programme at UK ports
Programme will provide HVO fuel at diesel-equivalent prices until 2027 for qualifying operators, creating a transitional pathway toward eventual electrification of heavy goods vehicles
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NewsOpportunities for Serbian apples despite cold spring
Serbian apple producers were hit by plunging temperatures in the spring, but Gojko Zagorac of Serbia Does Apples sees opportunities for the country’s smaller crop
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NewsSBTi targets approved for Wilson’s Country
Potato supplier has already achieved a number of notable emissions reductions
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NewsThe Greenery and BelOrta launch FreshAlliance cooperation
Dutch and Belgian cooperatives have officially established a Transnational Union of Producer Organisations, aimed at creating added value while maintaining their independent structures
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NewsVeg box firms go head-to-head with new marketing campaigns
Riverford and Abel & Cole have unveiled new campaigns ahead of the key back-to-school period taking aim at air-freighted produce and ultra processed food
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NewsMexican avocado industry commits to zero-deforestation by 2030
The Mexican avocado industry has become the first in the country to sign a binding federal conservation agreement, committing to ensure all produce exports will be deforestation-free by 2030
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NewsSouth Africa’s blueberry sector rebounds with promising growth outlook
After several challenging years of declining production, South Africa’s blueberry industry is poised for a comeback with strong volumes expected during the peak season over the next two months
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NewsBelgian delegation visits key London wholesale markets
The visit to New Covent Garden and New Spitalfields markets was designed to reinforce Belgium’s reputation among buyers for reliable, counter-seasonal availability
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NewsScottish firms behind world-first GigaFarm in Dubai
Agritech manufacturer IGS and deployment partner Modutec have teamed up for a project designed to replace 1 per cent of food imports in the UAE
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NewsBerryWorld Asia launches with China debut and India campaign
Agroberries Group has established a new regional division, BerryWorld Asia, to distribute its licensed berry varieties across Asian markets, including first-time entries into China and India
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NewsRed Tractor launches new family mealtime TV advert
Certification is celebrating 25 years with new animated TV advert highlighting everyday moments that matter, plus social media content from behind the scenes of family mealtimes
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NewsStepacPPC champions sustainable pallet shrouds for fresh produce
Fresh produce packaging specialist StepacPPC has introduced Xtend Pallet Shrouds, an innovative full-pallet packaging solution designed to extend shelf-life of berries and other delicate produce while reducing plastic usage during transport
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NewsLEAF founder and environmental farming pioneer David Richardson dies
Richardson was made an OBE in honour of his years of work
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NewsAsda launches sustainable finance scheme for UK suppliers
Suppliers who demonstrate perfomance against various KPIs can access preferential rates
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NewsSpanish fresh produce exports stable in volume, up in value
Export figures from Spanish producer association Fepex show stable volumes but significant value growth for the country’s fresh produce sector in the first half of 2025
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NewsHot summer brings early sales boost for autumn fruits
Waitrose reports earlier fruit harvest in response to hot, dry conditions
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NewsSweet Sunrise grapefruit launches at Morrisons
Fresh Hub Group and Myton Food Group aim to reinvigorate grapefruit category with exclusive launch of Sweet Sunrise into Morrisons, following success of the Explore brand in grapes
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NewsIFPA expresses disappointment over global plastic pact failure
The International Fresh Produce Association has voiced concerns about the implications of the failed UN global plastics pollution treaty, warning of a fragmented regulatory landscape that could create significant challenges for international fresh produce trade