News from FPJ – Page 86
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NewsCalifornia Prunes get ambassadorial boost
Nutritionist Jo Travers and TV chef Peter Sidwell get behind California Prunes as UK brand ambassadors
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NewsAlbert Bartlett and James Martin launch chefs’ frozen potato range
Five new products will help chefs reduce prep time and cut food waste while maintaining premium quality
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NewsRed Tractor details voluntary green module
New Greener Farms Commitment module will become available from 1 April next year
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NewsRecyclability seal for wooden boxes ‘gives suppliers competitive edge’
Ecowoox label will help suppliers prove sustainability of wooden packaging to shoppers as Fedemco prepares to roll out new certification
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NewsSakata acquires Sana Seeds
Deal accelerates the Japanese seed company’s cucumber research and business in EMEA
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NewsUK retailers looking for longer-term contracts in soft fruit
Chambers reveals supermarkets’ growing demand for longer contracts with berry suppliers, following availability challenges in recent seasons
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NewsNew Golden Kiwi packs launched in Sainsbury’s
Updated packaging offers increased product visibility and ventilation
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NewsAldi named top retailer for British apples
Discounter honoured by trade for selling the most British apples in the past year
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NewsCo-op’s farming efforts bring climate award
Retailer outlines its work following win at Fairtrade Global Awards
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NewsHalls launches Naked Avocado to tackle food waste
Each pack includes three skinless and destoned avocado halves and has a one-month refrigerated storage life thanks to HPP technology
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NewsNew banana brand tackles ‘produce devaluation’
“The world has got it wrong,” says creator of Fyffes’ new label, which promises support for female empowerment, education, and child nutrition
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NewsHeavyweight hires for Vertical Future
Vertical farming tech outfit bolsters its commercial and business development team
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NewsFairtrade announces global award winners
The 2023 Fairtrade Global Awards recognise companies that drive sustainable growing and trading practices
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NewsVitalion tomatoes ‘pivotal’ in fight against rugose
Resistant variety from BASF/Nunhems is being trialled by major UK producers and could prove a valuable addition as growers navigate threat of ToBRFV
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NFU targets political conferences
The horticulture sector will be prominent on the NFU’s stand at the Conservative and Labour conferences
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NewsNew easy-to-pick AVA raspberries are ‘works of art’
AVA Monet and AVA Dali will enter into year-round commercial production in 2024, offering Angus Soft Fruit growers premium quality, large fruit and low picking costs
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NewsSales and profits rise at Fresca Group
Kent-based supplier reports strong set of figures and continued investment
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NewsOFC unveils high-profile speakers
Ben Goldsmith, Romy Gill and Andy Cato among 30 speakers headlining at Oxford Farming Conference 2024
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News‘Balance needed’ in avo sector after ‘season of discontent’
High volumes and quality issues made it a difficult summer on the European avocado market and some producers have already started to scale back plantings
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NewsSummer washout brings larger pumpkins
Tesco reports a good crop for Halloween fans after disappointing summer weather