News from FPJ – Page 63
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NewsSainsbury’s sets more ambitious GHG targets
Supermarket ups its targets and asks suppliers to play their part
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NewsMPs urged to support farmers with ‘Buy British Bill’
Bill aims to guarantee 50 per cent of public food procurement comes from British suppliers
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NewsAldi celebrates success of Company Shop Group partnership
Aldi has donated 2.5m meals through surplus food redistributor Company Shop Group
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NewsSouth African avocados set to arrive in Europe
Early delays in shipping have not dampened optimism for the South African avocado season
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NewsAldi offers food for thought to cash-strapped consumers
The discounter is making meal planning easier for customers with refreshed recipe hub
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NewsPost-Brexit logistics researcher calls for more collaborators
Logistics advisory Global 78 is searching for more businesses to get involved in research to understand how the fruit and vegetable sector can trade most effectively post-Brexit
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NewsBlue Whale aims for resilience through (Re)Generation
(Re)Generation Fruit, a Blue Whale-led consortium in France, is seeking to support the ecological transition of the sector while providing vital economic resilience for its growers
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NewsRPA opens claim window for stewardship schemes
Farmers can now submit claims under Countryside Stewardship and Environmental Stewardship schemes
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NewsCFDL panel underlines importance of profitable farm businesses
Lively debate at City Food & Drink Lecture focuses on food policy, retail supply relationships, trade deals, and tackling the health crisis
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NewsPorts of Bilbao and Portsmouth agree MoU to boost trade
Deal aims to develop both green and digital shipping corridors
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NewsBig plans for seedless lemons in South Africa
The ultimate aim is to ensure that the retail shelves around the world are stocking seedless lemons
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NewsSainsbury’s boss calls for collaboration to build sustainable food system
Simon Roberts says close, longer-term partnerships are needed in the supply chain to build a more resilient food system
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NewsDefra accelerates public food procurement and labelling work
Two new reviews will look into improving public food access and fairer labelling
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NewsBAPL launches manifesto to secure British topfruit
10-point plan outlines actions to support growers ahead of general election
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NewsMore support needed for banana producers hit by climate and costs
The growing impact of climate change and soaring production costs mean urgent action to address unsustainable banana prices is essential, according to Fairtrade Foundation
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NewsGood start to 2024 for Mission Produce
Group reveals improved year-on-year results for the opening fiscal quarter of 2024, with revenue climbing 21 per cent
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NewsFreshfel warns of “unnecessary controls” on European produce in the UK
Association urges caution over the impact on EU-UK trade of Defra’s proposed risk reclassification and inspection rates for EU fresh produce imports
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NewsClimate change poses “enormous threat” to banana business
United Nations economist predicts price increases for consumers as temperature rises make it harder to protect existing production
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NewsCalifornia Prunes renews ROS tieup in the UK
Collaboration will highlight benefits of prunes to good bone health
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NewsMSC opens new coldstore near port of Durban
Citrus sources say the facility will make a major contribution to the South African citrus industry, achieving its Vision 260 objectives