News from FPJ – Page 60
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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
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NewsHigh domestic demand holds back Turkish stonefruit exports
The quality of peaches, nectarines, apricots and plums produced in Turkey has risen in recent years, according to Mustafa Arslan of MDA Agro, with only strong domestic demand restraining exports
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NewsFamooshed app aims to connect the public with local produce
App wants to empower consumers to be part of a bigger, sustainable shopping movement
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NewsSainsbury’s and Waitrose next to slash prices
Two supermarkets continue trend of grocery retailers cutting prices
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NewsDP World reports uplift in rail usage from Southampton hub
Modal Shift Programme incentivises switch from road to rail
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NewsGreenTech Amsterdam shines light on future of horticulture
On 11-13 June, GreenTech Amsterdam returns to the Dutch capital as technology companies showcase solutions to the big issues facing growers in the horticulture sector
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NewsCommon user charge “threatens to cripple” fresh produce SMEs
Fresh Produce Consortium warns that new fixed charges on imports of plants and fresh produce will not be manageable for many businesses
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NewsRise of robotics can benefit agriculture
GlobalData report says the robotics industry will hit US$218bn in 2030, helping the agricultural sector tackle climate change and labour shortages
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NewsUK Organic aims to revitalise flagging organics sector
New body will focus on marketing and creating renewed consumer interest
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NewsSerious challenges ahead for South African citrus
Managing growth is just one of several major challenges for the country’s citrus industry as the 2024 season gears up
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NewsCutting-edge research tools for plant breeders in new project
Collaboration of experts hope to turbocharge development of more resilient crops
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NewsReusing pallets essential to sustainability goals, says NAPD chair
Switching to reusable pallets will help companies cut the carbon impact of their supply chains ahead of new legislation
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NewsShaun the Sheep boosts veg education in kids’ holidays
Veg Power and Aardman partnership sees new resources created for children
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NewsAldi ‘to cut more prices than ever’ this year
Discounter aims to reinforce its commitment to being the lowest-priced grocer
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NewsFlorette launches new slaws range
Three new prepared slaws swap mayo for South and East Asian-inspired dressings
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NewsMission Produce releases sustainability report
Fiscal 2023 report, named ’Finest for the Future’, covers operating procedures, projects, achievements and use of resources
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NewsNFU says new recruitment fee rules must be paused
Union claims changes to SMETA audits have been made without consultation with growers
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NewsRise in South African citrus volumes predicted
The South African citrus industry will increase exports this year under challenging circumstances, with major issues still unresolved
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NewsOzblu farms host female leadership training
Four-month programme on South African farms has facilitated ”significant personal and career growth” for over 30 female employees
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NewsJersey Royal season gears up with producer power shift
The acquisition of the island’s biggest supplier is one of the sector’s most significant events in years