News from FPJ – Page 49
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Cosmic Crisp makes European entry
Following its established success in the US as well as during last year's trials in Europe, Cosmic Crisp is ready for its European debut
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UK and NZ finalise FTA
The UK and New Zealand have finalised their free trade deal agreed in principle last October
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Egyptian grapes ready to deliver
Thanks to a fairly moderate climate and a growing focus on new varieties and sustainability, could Egyptian grapes be poised for global growth?
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M&S voted UK's top supermarket
Annual Which? survey reveals M&S as UK’s favourite in-store supermarket, ahead of last year's top scorer Aldi
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'We will ensure workforce for growers,' says Defra
Government promises to ensure UK growers have the workforce they need as war in Ukraine generates alarm over seasonal labour availability
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Worst border disruption 'yet to come', warns PML
Logistics boss says queues at border will be “ten times worse” once physical border inspections are introduced on 1 July
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SH apple volumes to fall in 2022
World Apple and Pear Association has released the Southern Hemisphere crop forecast for the upcoming season
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Home Office announces visa concessions for Ukrainians
Changes allow Ukrainians in the UK to have their visas temporarily extended or be able to switch onto different visa routes
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Citrus uncertainty in South Africa
South African citrus growers are facing a difficult period of cost increases in 2022, as well as other challenges
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Zespri to start zero-carbon kiwifruit trial
Marketer will work with SunGold growers to develop carbon reduction methods over next two seasons
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Ukraine conflict casts shadow over trade
Suppliers and retailers are already feeling the effect of economic sanctions and logistical disruptions
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Scrap produce packaging, says WRAP
No need for plastic packaging – sell fresh uncut produce loose, says WRAP report
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Halls appoints Tracey Davies as new group MD
Davies, who currently leads the group’s fresh produce business, takes over from Pete Backwell who retires in July
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SAWS operators: 'There will be enough workers from outside Ukraine'
Contingency plans are in place to source enough seasonal workers from outside the Ukraine and Russia, say SAWS operators
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PML opens Portsmouth depot
UK logistics provider PML sets up satellite transport depot in Portsmouth to strengthen perishable network
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Asda and Apeel combine for UK first
Retailer becomes first in UK to widely introduce Apeel’s plant-based protection to increase shelf-life and help reduce food waste
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Agroponiente unveils new structure
Group splits its operations into two business units reporting directly to new CEO Imanol Almudí
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Cosmic Crisp continues climb
Washington apple industry’s new proprietary variety enjoys strong showing in 2021/22, despite summer heatwave
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Tosca appoints sustainability head
Reusable packaging and pooling systems specialist Tosca appoints Karin Witton as global director of sustainability
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Del Monte saw growth in 2021
Full-year results show slight sales increase while net income climbs by over US$30m