News from FPJ – Page 72
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NewsBrits ‘committed to eating veg’, says Tesco
A survey by the supermarket suggests consumers are increasing their veg consumption year-round
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NewsPositive signs in first South African apple and pear forecast of the year
The country’s apple and pear industry looks set to bounce back in 2024 after some disappointments last year
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NewsNew advice for bean growers after heavy rainfall
PGRO has issued updated guidance for growers facing difficult conditions
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NewsProduce features heavily among new Aldi price cuts
Supermarket announces over 40 price reductions to start the new year
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NewsRed Sea disruption “will last months”
Fresh produce suppliers face extra transit times and logistical hurdles, which could prove impossible to live with for those who export more perishable product lines
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NewsRed Sea crisis presents challenge for Indian grape suppliers
Disruption to shipping services creates a major headache in terms of export shipments and imports of punnets, says country’s largest exporter
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NewsAldi broadens checkout-free store appeal
Aldi has introduced contactless payment at its checkout-free store in London
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NewsFood security expert Sarah Gurr joins East Malling Trust
Exeter university professor has glittering CV in plant pathology
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NewsCape Town port issues escalate
Ongoing problems could lead to courts being involved as the country’s fresh produce industry says “enough is enough”
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NewsTesco reports bumper sales over festive period
Britain’s biggest supermarket saw like-for-like grocery sales rise over Christmas thanks to price cuts
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News‘Fantastic’ fruit quality as British Pink Lady supply begins
Worldwide Fruit says variety has “thrived” amid Britain’s changing growing conditions
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NewsTesco relaxes specs for veg growers hit by flooding
Retailer is accepting slightly smaller sprouts, cauliflowers, cabbages and leeks from growers to support growers and help avoid shortages
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NewsClaims of increase in Peruvian table grape exports “misleading”
Provid urges members to reflect the true situation of the current season
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NewsLidl ‘won switching gains from every other grocer’ over Christmas
Discounter says the switching gains came against the backdrop of its record Christmas in Britain
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NewsSainsbury’s enjoys bumper Christmas thanks to price push
Retailer posts strong year-on-year grocery growth as it continues to take on Aldi and Lidl on price
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NewsBeeHero makes Global Cleantech 100 list
Precision pollination leader is honoured for its innovation and sustainability excellence for the second consecutive year
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NewsM&S sales rise 10 per cent in Christmas trading
Strong set of figures reflects strategy to put retailer into consistent growth
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NewsPlant-free meal consumption rising, reports Sodexo
Catering giant plans to have 33 per cent plant-based meals on its menus by 2025
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NewsThree pulse roadshows to take place in January
York, Bury St Edmunds and Peterborough will host events organised by PGRO and Syngenta
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NewsSoft fruit forecasting tool features in global investment summit hosted by PM
FruitCast, which launches in spring 2024, uses imagery and data to forecast growth in strawberry plants