News from FPJ – Page 73
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NewsGrowers offer MPs seven-point plan to save UK food producers
British grower representatives urge EFRA Committee to help redress grower-retailer power imbalance and save sector from collapse
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NewsDiscounted berries in Tesco’s latest price drive
Supermarket kicks off new year with a fresh round of price reductions
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NewsRSPB report reveals rising demand for ‘nature-friendly’ farming
Research shows how RSPB’s Fair to Nature certification can help growers, food businesses and consumers to “restore the balance of nature in farming” – and benefit from that
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NewsNamibian table grape season winds down
The country’s growers are coming to the end of an excellent harvest, with its export target in reach
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NewsAir Cargo demand up 8.3 per cent in November
Global airfreight market saw its strongest growth in two years last November, according to IATA figures
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News£5.3m investment gain for FA Bio to commercialise tech
Company researches microbial by-products to boost soil health and crop production
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NewsRise in South African nectarine exports expected
While three South African stonefruit categories are likely to decline in volume this year, nectarines are expected to show strong growth
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NewsVR robotics set to revolutionise UK viticulture
A new Defra-funded robotics project is set to help UK ‘wine growers’ with automated vineyard pruning and harvesting
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NewsBrakes launches new plant-based range for Veganuary
The UK wholesale foodservice supplier has unveiled new vegan dishes and a promotional campaign to coincide with Veganuary
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NewsSouth Africa’s table grape harvest is on target
While volumes look set to beat initial forecasts, shipments are behind those seen at the same point of the previous campaign
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NewsFruit Logistica Innovation Award nominees unveiled
In addition to the prestigious prize, Fruit Logistica is also introducing a new technology-focused award
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NewsSainsbury’s ditches plastic in own-label mushroom punnets
Supermarket describes move as its biggest-ever single plastics removal
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NewsDelays in Cape Town continue to cause problems
A combination of factors over past few weeks have caused major delays despite pre-season assurances to the fresh produce industry
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NewsEnglish veg volumes hit by flooding
Various winter vegetables have been badly affected by flooding across England, with Nationwide Produce reporting shortages
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NewsFarm leadership ‘must be more diverse’
Women and minorities are still not well enough represented in senior positions, speakers tell Oxford Farming Conference
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NewsAsda opens new front in price war against Aldi and Lidl
Supermarket has reduced prices on nearly 300 lines to match whichever discounter is cheapest
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NewsUSDA forecasts increase in world apple production
China, South Africa and US expected to offset lower production in the EU and Turkey
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NewsDefra announces SFI changes including increased payments
Changes to the Sustainable Farming Incentive for 2024 to include higher payments and new options such as support for precision farming
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NewsFlamingo co-founder Richard Evans knighted
Former boss of Flamingo Horticulture recognised by King Charles for contributions to business, sport and charity in Kenya and the UK
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NewsOFC report explores how ‘broken’ food supply chains can be fixed
Recent global and climatic events have caused a risk-versus-reward imbalance that is forcing farmers out of production. Retailers need to share more of the burden, report argues