News from FPJ – Page 5
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NewsCGA chief executive pays tribute to Deon Joubert
Boitshoko Ntshabele praises late colleague’s “immense expertise” and ”profound impact” on South Africa’s fruit business
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NewsPolitical heavyweights join OFC26 lineup
England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will all be represented during political session at farming conference
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NewsAutumn budget is ‘last chance’ to support growers, MPs warn
A cross-party group of MPs have written to Defra warning that closing the UK Fruit and Veg Aid Scheme and PO funding without a replacement on 31 Dec will cause some growers to ‘shut up shop’
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NewsTiernaneill Mushrooms hails ‘major step forward’ for sustainable cultivation
Irish grower sees peat-free substrate as solution as industry transitions away from peat casing, set to be phased out by 2030
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NewsFresh Direct ingredient arm unveils new collection
New range from Fresh Direct-owned Wild Harvest includes black truffle and other premium ingredients aimed at chefs seeking top quality
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NewsSouth African fruit industry mourns death of leading diplomat Deon Joubert
Industry veteran who served as Citrus Growers’ Association envoy to the EU and played pivotal role in country’s agricultural deregulation, has died
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NewsBrits ‘upping their veg’ in Christmas dinners, survey claims
New Covent Garden Market poll paints positive picture for sales of festive vegetables
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NewsBrits switch on to the benefits of eating in colour
Tesco reports soaring sales of a wide range of colourful veg
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NewsPink Lady aims to take bigger bite of European market
Brand’s new marketing message focuses on enjoyment and experience, as it plans major new marketing campaign across Europe
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NewsSpain’s exports down in volume but up in value for the year to September
Spanish fresh fruit and vegetable exports decreased by 2.8 per cent in volume during January-September compared to the same period last year, though value increased by 6.3 per cent to €13.876bn according to Fepex data
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NewsHorticultural farm income falls in England
Average incomes fell by one per cent in horticulture, while other farming sectors saw growth
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NewsCalls grow for beefed-up supermarket regulation to protect farmers
Riverford has stepped up its campaign and gained support from farmers, MPs and industry bodies
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NewsEnza Zaden launches ‘future-proof’ tomato
Vegetable breeder unveils variety developed for large cluster segment, offering high yields and strong disease resistance
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NewsCameroon banana exports rise despite major producer halt
Other major operators managed to increase exports in September-October compared with same period last year, with subsidiary Compagnie des Bananes de Mondoni now the country’s third-largest banana exporter
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NewsMcCain outlines positive impact of Community Shop tieup
Partnership has helped many people gain access to high-quality surplus food at reduced prices
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NewsAldi toasts Goatham partnership as it marks 30k tonnes of British apple sales
Discounter has a 20-year contract in place with Kent-based topfruit grower
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NewsCoronation Food Project celebrates 11 million meals in two years
Project inspired by King Charles has raised £20mn and delivered almost 5,000 tonnes of surplus food to communities in need since its inception
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NewsDefra ‘broadly accepts’ Efra Committee findings as negotiations begin for UK-EU SPS Agreement
Government agrees to many of committee’s recommendations as UK moves away from Border Trade Operating Model
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NewsGB Potatoes launches national survey to assess scale and health of industry
Research will build picture of business confidence and production levels, helping shape investment decisions, market development and productivity improvements
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NewsChilean stonefruit exports to rise in 2025/26
Shipments to increase by 11 per cent, with plums leading the charge