News from FPJ – Page 52
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ArticleEx-forces targeted for fresh produce careers
MDS scheme to triple its intake and target ex-forces and career changers to help boost fresh produce industry employment
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ArticleUK road freight prices up 15 per cent on start of 2021
Haulage costs are at a far higher starting point for the year amid surging inflation and fuel prices
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Article5m FareShare milestone for Albert Bartlett
Supplier has ramped up its support for food redistribution to ensure edible produce is diverted to hungry people
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ArticleCGA pressures president Ramaphosa
Association says urgent intervention is needed to fix South African ports ahead of 2022 export season
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ArticleWhat will 2022 bring for South African citrus?
The industry is currently in the pre-season planning stage, with many challenges ahead, according to Justin Chadwick
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ArticleVanguard hails RSA apple and pear growth
Shift to newer varieties coupled with replenished water reserves stand industry in good stead for the 2022 season, says global marketer
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ArticleRed diesel tax to push up costs for hauliers
Cold Chain Federation accuses government of reneging on promise to support transition away from the fuel ahead of rule changes
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ArticleDefra proposes flat-rate inspection fee for young plant imports
NFU supports Defra’s proposals saying they will deliver greater fairness in inspection regime and save growers thousands of pounds in fees
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ArticleVertical farm to open in Berlin retail park
Growth towers at Potager Farm’s new facility will be installed by Edinburgh agritech firm Intelligent Growth Solutions
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ArticleCMA designates Amazon as a grocer
Decision means Amazon will now have to abide by the Groceries Supply Code of Practice in the UK
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ArticleBlue Skies launches Fresh Produce Impact Hub
Partnership with Waitrose and University of Northampton aims to solve industry sustainability challenges
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ArticleGovt doubles organic cash incentive
Government cash doubled for farmers who switch to organic - as market smashes £3bn mark
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Article'Keep border trade moving,' says Logistics UK
Industry body asks government to urgently address UK-EU border reforms or risk chaos this summer
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ArticleCambridgeHOK launches VF 'kit'
The vertical farm expert has launched a 'build-your-own' service for retailers and investors
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ArticleFruit Logistica launches digital industry platform
Exhibitors and visitors can use Fruit Logistica Online to prepare for their visit to Berlin on 5 -7 April 2022
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ArticleLump Sum Exit Scheme unveiled
Government scheme supports farmers looking to exit the sector, with new initiative launched to encourage new entrants
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ArticlePanel revealed for City Food Lecture
BBC’s Charlotte Smith, Wyke Farms’ Richard Clothier, Kantar’s Fraser McKevitt and Kate Nicholls of UKHospitality to join keynote speaker Ash Amirahmadi for Q&A at Guildhall
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ArticleDriver shortages slow Ocado growth
Online retailer and robotics platform continues expansion but labour shortages constrain growth and losses triple amid heavy investment
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ArticleReefer use rises in South Africa
While container issues persist, a wholesale shift to conventional reefers remains some way off
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ArticleFyffes appoints former Chiquita packaging expert
Claudio Finol, who joins company as its chief innovation officer, says he is "very excited" about his new role