News from FPJ – Page 64
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NewsPeruvian mango sector counts cost of El Niño
High prices caused by limited global supply allowed exporters to partially offset losses, but not enough to compensate for the drop in production
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NewsNew precision agriculture tech ‘could transform’ UK tree fruit industry
POME project led by crop advisory Hutchinsons aims to allow inputs to be targeted in a way never seen before in UK orchards
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NewsWelsh farmers call for major overhaul to SFS
Record NFU Cymru response signals ‘major overhaul needed’ to Sustainable Farming Scheme proposals
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News‘BTOM threatens UK food security,’ CCF tells Defra
New post-Brexit border controls will jeopardise food supply chain and increase food prices, warns UK Cold Chain Federation
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NewsDole joins Global Women Fresh on International Women’s Day
World’s biggest fruit and vegetable supplier commits to take part in projects that promote gender equality and female empowerment across the entire industry
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NewsDutch industry body warns border checks could be ‘a mess’
Matthijs Montsma of Fresh Produce Centre explains how exporters in the Netherlands are preparing for the prospect of physical inspections at the UK border
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NewsSocial vitamins at heart of London charity’s work
The Food Chain is improving lives with a focus on nutrition and community support
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NewsSpring Budget a mixed bag for farmers, says NFU
Union argues there are several benefits but the budget overall does not go far enough
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NewsWaitrose welcomes back RedPop as availability increases
With the help of supplier Vog and importer Worldwide Fruit, the retailers says it sees good potential for the variety to boost apple sales
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NewsFuture Generation Forum aims to inspire next wave of food industry leaders
Event in conjunction with this year’s City Food & Drink Lecture sets out to instill confidence in young people considering a career in food
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NewsBoot display kicks out at Welsh SFS policy
Welsh farmers drive home forecast job losses due to government sustainability policies with symbolic boot display
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NewsTwenty Degrees bullish about future for brands
Phil Turnbull, group CEO of a new venture bringing together APAL and Coregeo, is energised about the prospects for branded fresh produce in both Europe and Asia
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News£1m soil health project focuses on the role of roots
The TRUTH project will examine crop roots’ role in healthy soil and food production
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NewsFlying Swans’ Ethiopia project secures €11.7m backing
New fresh produce distribution centre near Addis Ababa could make it easier for suppliers of avocados and other fresh produce to reach international export markets
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NewsCentenary celebration for SRCC in South Africa’s lemon valley
The region is looking forward to excellent quality this season, while the fruit’s biggest packer, SRCC, celebrates 100 years in the citrus business
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NewsThanet Earth moves into lettuce production with Chichester acquisition
Thanet Earth Lettuce aims to boost UK self-sufficiency in leafy salads
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NewsLove British Food launches ‘Public Sector Influencers’ event
The organisation behind national buy-British campaign plans to connect public sector with UK producers
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NewsMajor packhouse solar array completed at Thanet Earth
BeBa Energy installation means a third of the packhouse’s energy is drawn from solar
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NewsInnocent ups Farmer Innovation Fund to boost sustainable offer
Innocent Drinks announces £1m funding to support regenerative fruit and vegetable farming within its supply chain
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NewsThe Summer Berry Company begins year-round British strawberry production
Producer embarks on 12-month domestic supply thanks to a new energy solution to make glasshouse production more efficient and sustainable