News from FPJ – Page 5
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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
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NewsSouth Africa cuts citrus export forecast again amid mounting seasonal pressures
The CGA has revised its 2026 season export estimates downward to 197.9mn cartons, citing the closure of Middle East trade routes as a major factor
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NewsElsoms joins British Growers Partnership Scheme
British Growers believes Elsoms’ extensive knowledge and experience in vegetable breeding and seed innovation will be of great benefit to its grower members
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NewsFarmers have reached crisis point, warns NFU
Immediate action is needed to ensure growers have the means to produce next year’s crops, according to the National Farmers’ Union, which called for a Keep Britain Growing Loan
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NewsGAIN-RT uses AI to accelerate potato variety development
A new international research initiative aims to speed up the delivery of improved potato varieties to farmers facing climate and pest and disease pressure
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NewsMarks & Spencer launches exclusive Tiqi seedless grapes
Positioned as an everyday snacking option, Tiqi is sold in 400g grab-and-go pots
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NewsRedPop steps up UK marketing with Supergirl partnership
Apple brand targets consumers with wide-reaching summer campaign to strengthen its convenience positioning
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NewsDigipal launches bluetooth plastic crates for supply chain tracking
Leading plastic pallet supplier’s new sustainable crates designed to help businesses prioritise speed
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NewsGrubMarket acquires UK wholesaler JR Holland in cross-border first
US food tech company’s acquisition to drive AI and tech adoption in food supply sector
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NewsLangmead Herbs sets example for water security
West Sussex herb producer has maintained water supplies and even sold surplus to local producers thanks to extensive reservoir network and water recycling
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NewsUK relies on climate-hit countries for crops it could grow itself
The Food Foundation says the UK’s reliance on imports makes it vulnerable to supply disruptions and price spikes
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NewsSatellite sensors for farming win £200k in Space Agency funding
A project developing low-cost sensors using satellite and mobile connections has won funding from a new £16 million Space Agency grant
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NewsNew 21-day UK-China shipping route to open in autumn
A new route linking six major Chinese ports with Felixstowe will use the Northern Sea Route through the Arctic to significantly cut transit time for time-sensitive goods
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NewsLove British Food partners with Red Tractor
Tie-up aims to combine the reach of both networks ahead of British Food Fortnight to boost support for homegrown produce across both consumers and industry
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NewsDrought causing ’most challenging season ever’ for British onions
Tight supply, smaller sizes and lower quality expected after crops mature early in East Anglia
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NewsCo-op to offer half-price fruit and veg on Mondays
Half-price offers include Pink Lady apples, Albert Bartlett potatoes and Co-op own-label fresh produce Source: Co-op Co-op has launched a new weekly promotion called ‘Fresh Mondays’, offering shoppers 50 per cent off selected fresh fruit and vegetables. The promotion will cover a range of fresh ...
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NewsFrozen fruit sales outpace fresh during heatwave
Frozen fruit sales rose by almost 50 per cent in the last four weeks while shoppers replaced ’cooking with grazing’ to cope with heat and inflation eased for fifth month running, new figures show
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NewsGovernment must simplify reservoir rules, says CAAV
Planning regulations remains significant barrier, say association, despite £15mn water investment
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NewsHeatwaves make British blackberries sweeter than ever
Growers say 2026 could be the sweetest year ever, but renew calls for urgent water support