News from FPJ – Page 59
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NewsIncrease in South African table grape exports
The country’s grape industry had a good season despite ongoing logistical challenges
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NewsTesco adds ‘Best of British’ page to support farmers
Market leader is the latest to launch a page to back domestic producers
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NewsSBTi approves Nature’s Pride and Berries Pride climate targets
Climate targets for 2030 cover the reduction of emissions throughout the chain
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NewsSPAR South West teams up with FareShare
The food retailer is partnering with FareShare to cut waste and fight hunger in the South West
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NewsFarmers warn of flood threat to food security
Farming unions of England and Wales are calling on governments for more flood-damage support after record-breaking rain hits production
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NewsTurbulent times in tomatoes
Cost pressures, supply chain disruption, and the threat of ToBRV are taking their toll on the British tomato sector, but Alex Margerison-Smith of Keelings sees opportunities for innovative growers with a focus on premium varieties
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NewsCold chain body warns of increased food prices due to BTOM
Cold Chain Federation writes to Defra to request delay in new regulations
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NewsSouth African stonefruit strives for sustainability
The SIZA platform is helping the industry to stay at the forefront of ethical and environmentally sustainable trade
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NewsComment: Cheap bananas are here to stay
Unless the supply of bananas into European markets can be managed somehow, shippers in Latin America, Africa and the Caribbean will always be at the mercy of retailers.
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NewsGrowers on wireworm alert after wet weather
Saturated soils could boost risk of wireworm damage in UK potato crops this season, Syngenta warns
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NewsAutomation drive for Tesco as profits rise
Annual results highlight Tesco’s investment in prices and efficiency
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NewsDefra Farming Recovery Fund offers relief as flooding crisis grows
NFU says ministers have been listening and fund is a welcome step
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News£1.5m boost for Vertical Future as space project gets lift off
UK indoor farming technology could eventually feed humans on the Moon and Mars
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NewsNew Zealand’s biggest Pink Lady supplier ready for record campaign
As its first new-season apples arrive in Europe, Golden Bay Fruit is set to export more than two million cartons for the first time
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NewsEye-tracking software clocks loose produce shop
Eye-tracking tech is being used to measure loose produce purchases in Waitrose trial
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News2023 results show solid progress for the Co-op
Membership is increased and debts are substantially reduced at convenience chain
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NewsDemargro recognises opportunities in Brexit Britain
The Belgian exporter is intent on boosting its range of products and growing in new markets including the UK, which experienced shortages last year
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NewsGlobal grocery retailers establish collaborative venture fund
W23 Global brings together Ahold Delhaize, Tesco, Woolworths Group, Empire Company Limited/Sobeys and Shoprite Group, investing US$125m in “the world’s most innovative start-ups and scale-ups”
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NewsCaroline Drummond Scholarship seeks sustainable innovators
New £25,000 bursary aims to fund projects that boost sustainable farming
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NewsMorrisons opens £1.4m fresh food innovation centre
The new centre at Greenside, Bradford, will allow retailer to develop new food lines