News from FPJ – Page 7
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Thanet Earth opens UK’s first educational centre for greenhouse growing
Salad veg supplier opens a new education centre to inspire and train the next generation of growers
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New regenerative farming conference set for South-West England
Event has been set up following months of rainfall misery for farmers
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Asda appoints Lidl COO Matt Heslop to lead stores and depots operation
Matt Heslop will head up the operation across 470 convenience stores in newly established Asda Express division
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BerryWorld scores hat-trick at International Taste Institute Awards
The UK supplier’s Ruby raspberries, BEE Honest strawberries and Masena blueberries receive Superior Taste Awards
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Tesco in laser-etched avocado trial to reduce plastic waste
Tesco and Westfalia Fruit are swapping barcode stickers for laser etching on extra-large avocados in latest trial to limit plastic waste
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NextGen growers learn how US farmers are dealing with climate change
Growers from NextGen Fruit headed to California to learn how local farmers are grappling with labour costs and climate change
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FPJ honours innovation in Festival of Fresh Awards
FPJ recognises outstanding achievement in the UK fruit and vegetable sector with the second – and expanded – edition of its industry awards
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DP World aims for 40 per cent rail freight at Southampton Port
DP World is encouraging freight owners to transport their goods via rail in a bid to lower its carbon footprint
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Tozer develops non-GMO climate-resistant seeds
The company is working on new varieties adapted to high temperatures in the celery, coriander and leek segments
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Asda expands ‘back of store’ food donation scheme
Asda has expanded its ‘back of store’ food donation scheme to 209 stores in a new partnership with FareShare and Olio.
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The Felix Project to host webinar to tackle food waste
Food charity The Felix Project has revealed it will be hosting a webinar on 18th June to combat corporate food waste and prevent the damage it can have on the environment
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Lidl appoints new marketing director
Joanna Gomer confirmed as Lidl GB marketing director following Claire Farrant’s departure last year
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Kelpi nets £4.3m to market seaweed packaging
UK packaging materials innovator will use latest investment to commercialise its seaweed-based paper-pack coating
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The Summer Berry Company scoops two Superior Taste Awards
Amalia Rossa raspberry and Fandango strawberry are the winning varieties
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Scotty Brand launches beetroot crisps
Albert Bartlett’s Scottish produce brand enters Scotland’s snacking category with beetroot crisps
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Sustainability champions look to the future at Festival of Fresh
Branston’s group CEO, NFU’s net zero lead, and the boss of a year-round British strawberry producer offer their insights in the afternoon Sustainability session
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Navigating the ‘toughest mango season in decades’
Lewey Hook, technical director at SH Pratt Tropical, discusses how the company is coping with the current challenges in mango supply
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Improved weather boosts NI potato sector
Wilson’s Country is upbeat for a better season ahead, despite consumer challenges
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Egypt’s early season for white grapes causes headaches
Weather conditions this year were conducive to an early season for Egypt’s white grapes, but gaps in availability are a concern for exporters
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Higher prices lift Huelvan raspberry campaign
Reduced acreage and output have led to significantly better returns for the region’s growers this season