News from FPJ – Page 76
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NewsAldi targets 500 new UK stores
The discounter has set up a new team to find UK sites for 500 new stores
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NewsHoogstraten prepared for challenging times in tomatoes
Energy prices may have improved since last year, but the threat of ToBRFV and the search for resistant varieties that deliver on organoleptic qualities remain a challenge
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NewsDeliver 5-a-day to schools, Soil Association urges PM
Give kids access to fresh produce and stop ultra-processed foods hijacking their taste buds, campaigners warn Rishi Sunak in open letter
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NewsBrussels sprouts ‘not just for Christmas’ as sales rise 150 per cent at Waitrose
Supermarket says increased awareness of versatility of the vegetable in dishes is driving sales growth
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NewsStrong pre-Christmas market for Southern African grapes predicted
As arrivals of Southern African grapes in Europe and the UK increase, there are expectations that the current strong market will continue into the new year
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NewsFlorida citrus shows stability in final forecast of 2023
Orange volumes are unchanged with grapefruit and specialty citrus increasing on the October forecast, the USDA reveals
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NewsBritish Berry Growers rejects BRC comments on producer pay
The industry group rebuffs British Retail Consortium claim that growers are losing pay to middlemen
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NewsChile And Peru join forces in grapes
Two countries come together to face “immense challenge” for grapes worldwide
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NewsAldi on course for Christmas sales bonanza
The retailer expects more than half of UK households will eat at least one Aldi product this Christmas as more shoppers attracted by its low prices
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NewsNFU calls on all political parties to back British farming
Union wants ‘practical and progressive policies’ and targets for increasing UK food production
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NewsFeel the heartbeat of innovation at Fruit Logistica 2024
New selection of 20 startup companies will feature in trade show’s dedicated Startup Day on Friday 9 February
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NewsBranston takes next stop on net-zero path with new electric truck
Potato supplier hopes UK charging infrastructure will match its transport ambitions
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NewsDutch raspberry grower installs European fruit industry’s largest solar panel system
Europe’s largest collection of so-called ‘fruitvoltaic’ panels protects plants and allows light to reach them, as well as generating lots of energy
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NewsBloom Fresh maps out key trends and predictions for 2024
Members of the executive team set out the opportunities and challenges for cherries and table grapes in the new year
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NewsThe next stage of pallet traceability as Epal utilises QR codes
Epal has launched a traceable pallet that features a scannable code linked to a unique serial number, as it looks to improve efficiency across supply chains
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NewsInnovative veg is pushing festive foodservice sales, says Fresh Direct
Unusual products, together with more prepared produce, are in vogue in the out-of-home eating market
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NewsBoost for Tenderstem as mixologist Jack Sotti creates ‘The Broctail’
New creation puts the green veg in front of a wide audience of cocktail fans
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NewsVIP puts faith in club apple alliances
Italian supplier says managed varieties business on track to represent almost one-third of its production by 2030
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NewsExhibitor registration open for Asia Fruit Logistica 2024
Exhibitors can now register online for Asia Fruit Logistica 2024 and gear up to join Asia’s premier fresh produce industry gathering in Hong Kong
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NewsPink Lady backs up strong start to apple campaign with major media blitz
The start of the apple season has been highly promising for Pink Lady, with good sales growth across its main European markets and a communication plan set to reach millions of new consumers