News from FPJ – Page 71
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NewsSainsbury’s price investment hits £220m for the year
Supermarket says its Save to Invest programme has sharpened its price proposition
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NewsNFU and AHDB to commission farm assurance review
The time is right for a joint review to determine whether current assurance schemes are fit for purpose, say farming organisations
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NewsSouth Africa packs increased grape volumes
The country’s fresh fruit exporters are enjoying mixed fortunes, while the courts are set to get involved over port problems
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NewsAldi to create 500 apprenticeships in 2024
Applications are open for the discounter’s apprenticeship scheme, with opportunities in stores, buying, logistics and transport
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NewsChristmas box proves a cracker for Earth & Wheat
Wonky veg supplier enjoys year-on-year sales surge of more than 100 per cent for its festive box
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NewsBardsley England to be wound down following ‘unsustainable losses’
Kent fruit supplier is expected to close in the second quarter after staff consultation
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NewsNew round of price cuts at M&S Food
Strawberries, bananas and grapes are among 65 prices lowered
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NewsGSCOP ‘not fit for purpose’, says British Berry Growers
British Berry Growers criticises GSCOP ahead of Parliamentary debate on protecting supermarket suppliers
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NewsAldi tops new season British apple sales
Latest BAPL retail data shows discounters outperform other supermarkets in backing British top fruit this season
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NewsTimcon president says collaboration and data are key
New pallet production fell in 2022, and this may be followed by a larger decrease in 2023, Timcon’s general meeting heard
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NewsM&S to invest £30m in Scottish stores
The retailer is on track to open five new and expanded stores in Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Largs and Linlithgow
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NewsGilgrove MD Damian Fowler dies, aged 50
One of the most popular figures on New Covent Garden Market passed away on 12 January
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NewsBTGA starts new year with new team
The British Tomato Growers’ Association unveils its new team and new strategy for 2024
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NewsEuropean berry consumers feel the heat from Morocco
Unprecedented summer heat in Morocco delayed plantings of raspberries and strawberries last year, contributing to shortages and price rises on the European market this season
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NewsIt’s not rocket science! Prepare for lift-off at Fruit Logistica 2024
Leading trade fair gears up for digital revolution in agriculture, with expanded focus on smart farming and technology startups
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NewsCity Harvest could double daily output thanks to depot expansion
New mezzanine floor at food redistributor’s depot will allow it to process an additional 60,000 meals a day and respond to escalating food poverty
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NewsGetting set for the EU’s new CSR directive
As the Corporate Social Responsibility Directive (CSRD) starts taking effect, Joanna Nathanson, Freshfel policy advisor on sustainability and international affairs, and Frederic Rosseneu, Freshfel vice president and sustainability manager at Greenyard, shed some light on its expected impact in 2024 and beyond
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NewsBakkavor reports year of growth in trading update
Fresh prepared supplier says its strategy is yielding results ahead of expectations
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NewsRobots and drones take centre stage in £4.5m orchard project
Major collaboration of industry players hopes to reduce the environmental impact of tree-fruit production
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NewsCape Town port pressures could be relieved by industry measures
Wide-ranging measures by the fruit sector are being implemented to keep export shipments flowing