News from FPJ – Page 8
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NewsParanova unveils £20mn investment in new fibre-focused facility
Sustainable packaging manufacturer’s investment will enable expansion of fibre-based operations to meet growing demand
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NewsCherries provide cheer for UK growers
UK cherry sales have risen in both volume and value over the past year, with producers optimistic about the category’s future
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NewsZero Carbon Forum welcomes first wholesaler in Sysco GB
The non-profit organisation says building resilience is becoming as important as reducing emissions for hospitality businesses, necessitating the expansion of industry collaboration
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NewsUK’s first precision-bred potato receives Defra approval
Marketing notice approval for disease-resistant Maris Piper marks step towards reducing fungicide reliance and improving sustainability
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NewsFood industry giants back new letter calling for Good Food Bill
Britain’s biggest retailer Tesco is the latest to join over 100 food industry giants sounding the alarm over Britain’s food supplies
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NewsNFU urges action to secure water for farming
As half the UK suffers from drought, the NFU has called for joined-up thinking from government to secure water for farming and protect nation’s food security
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NewsFPC launches petition with Delifresh to scrap UK-EU Reset
So far, over 1,000 UK chefs and food professionals have signed the ’One Squeeze Too Far’ petition to scrap border reset
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NewsInnocent awards £1mn in grants to fruit and veg projects
Winning projects will support growers in 14 countries to adopt climate-friendly farm practices and secure the future of core ingredients in Innocent’s range, from citrus to coconut
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NewsDel Monte Corporation reports mixed Q2 financial results
The fresh produce giant reported a 3.4 per cent increase in net sales for Q2 2026, driven by its newly acquired Del Monte Foods division
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NewsFarm donations to food banks jump 55 per cent
Farms salvaged 228,000 tonnes of surplus produce in 2025 as global reliance on food banks increased
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NewsEnvironment Agency activates water transfer scheme in Lincolnshire
A transfer between three rivers and an emergency reservoir has been made available to support growers in Lincolnshire as more UK regions enter prolonged dry weather or drought
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NewsCharities pledge to treble food redistribution in next decade
Felix, City Harvest and The Bread and Butter Thing among the redistributors joining forces on governance, programme management, food sourcing, logistics and allocation
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NewsTriple win for The Summer Berry Company at Excellent Taste Awards
Petra and Karima strawberries and Malaika raspberries awarded for flavour and quality
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NewsLidl designs seven planet-friendly meals for £1
Recipes created with celebrity chef Miguel Barclay are designed to show shoppers how simple swaps, including adding more veg into meals, can cost less while meeting planetary and human health diet guidelines
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NewsHeatwave prompts ‘reverse comfort eating’ trend
Traditional veg sales may benefit from an unusual consumer trend for wintry classics after heatwave prompts ‘feta fatigue’, according to Waitrose
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NewsAlbert Bartlett teams up with Supertato to drive family appeal
UK’s leading potato producer partners with children’s superhero for on-pack promotion offering themed prizes
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NewsResearch to help cut tomato waste through smarter forecasting
Partnership between University of Portsmouth and Isle of Wight Tomatoes aims to reduce food waste, improve forecasting and boost sales
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NewsBritish Apples & Pears trumpets knowledge sharing
BAPL says this week’s workshop is a great opportunity for growers to share best principles on improving efficiency, fruit quality and returns
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NewsAsda launches Welsh supplier development programme
Retailer is working with Food and Drink Wales to upskill Welsh suppliers and provide insight and training into key compliance and operation processes