News from FPJ – Page 69
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NewsSainsbury’s goes early on banana living wage contribution
UK retailer invests in living wages for banana workers three years ahead of industry commitment, and urges others to do the same
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NewsMore space for food in new Sainsbury’s strategy
Supermarket says ‘Next Level Sainsbury’s’ plan has food at its heart
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NewsMachinery takes centre stage in Berlin
Fruit Logistica is the place to see the latest and greatest from across the fresh produce supply chain, and Ilapak has the machinery section well covered
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NewsFrozen fruit and dried veg enjoy new-year sales boost
NIQ data indicates shoppers focused on simple, healthy meals in January
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NewsFruit Logistica attracts top industry people from across the globe
World’s leading fruit and veg industry show breaks new records and brings together trade’s top decision-makers, with attendance from along the entire international value chain
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NewsHCP on track to become ‘one-stop crop-protection shop’
HCP has had a strong year as it looks to become the one-stop shop for the whole of horticulture’s crop protection needs post-AHDB
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NewsTesco predicts big future for ‘best-ever’ easy peelers
Supermarket and supplier AMT Fresh believe new mandarin hybrids could replace clementines in the UK
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NewsBerryWorld has big plans for Egyptian blueberries
Northeast African country’s production has potential to supplement year-round supply alongside South Africa, Morocco and Spain
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NewsPhoto exhibition on display at Fruit Logistica
Faces of Fresh Produce celebrates key role people play in global fresh produce business
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NewsLEAF unveils global ambition
LEAF’s passionate new CEO has big plans to scale up the sustainable farming organisation and make urgent changes to agriculture at a global level
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NewsClimate creates challenging conditions for banana suppliers
SH Pratt Group business unit director João Barata talks to FPJ about the challenges facing the UK banana sector – and how his firm is working to mitigate them
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NewsFive key messages from LEAF’s annual conference
Speakers emphasise the scale of change needed to respond to the climate crisis
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NewsThe Festival of Fresh Awards are back
FPJ recognises outstanding achievement in the UK fruit and vegetable sector with the second edition of its coveted industry awards
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NewsMorrisons reports year of steady progress
Sales and EBITDA rise on the back of good performance across the business
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NewsNadorcott Protection takes legal action against UK supermarket
NCP has begun legal proceedings against a major retailer in the UK over what it says is the “unauthorised sale” of Tango/Tang Gold mandarins
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NewsDefra move is a thinly-veiled £200m tax on the industry
Fresh Produce Consortium chief executive Nigel Jenney explains that new import costs cannot be absorbed by industry
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NewsSouth African nectarine production increases
New plantations come into play as the industry sees rising demand and improved grower returns
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NewsAldi ‘spent an extra £1.3bn with British suppliers’ in 2023
Discounter says the figure underlines it commitment to British sourcing
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NewsThe Power of Branding
For decades, own-label has dominated the fresh fruit and vegetable aisle at Britain’s top supermarkets. But now high costs and tough market conditions are putting huge pressure on margins. So is own-label still the only game in town?
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NewsFoodservice loyalty scheme pays off
Foodservice wholesaler Brakes gives away £2.5m as myBrakes rewards scheme hits record numbers