News from FPJ – Page 92
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NewsHLB vector found in Europe for first time
Authorities confirm discovery of Diaphorina citri, the insect that carries the deadliest Asian strain of HLB, in Cyprus
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NewsDP World urges importers to shift to rail
Trial at DP World Southampton offers businesses financial incentive to move goods off the road and onto rail
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NewsPoll reveals widespread voter support for extending Free School Meals
Significant majority of Labour voters and over half of Conservatives back extending Free School Meals to more children, with some Tory voters saying a Labour commitment could help swing their vote
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NewsClarifruit’s QC revolution
Tech entrepreneur Elad Mardix believes Clarifruit will transform quality control in the global fresh produce industry. The Clarifruit CEO and co-founder gives Fred Searle the lowdown on the world’s first AI-powered QC platform for fresh fruits and vegetables
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NewsWestfalia expands Mozambique packhouse
Company said the investment underscores its ongoing commitment to the African country
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NewsCHA showcases ‘best of British’ in Madrid
The Commercial Horticultural Association (CHA) is hosting a diverse group of UK companies at its pavilion during Spanish produce show Fruit Attraction in October
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NewsLEAF launches school competition
LEAF Education has rolled out its first national primary schools competition, All for Farm and Food for All, in England
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NewsSoil Association says UK inaction on fertiliser at odds with net zero
A new campaign is urging public action to push the UK government to prioritise the reduction of “polluting” fossil fuel-based nitrogen fertilisers
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NewsFarm industry workers ‘taking less annual leave’
Annual leave in agriculture has fallen by eight per cent in the past two years
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NewsNFU seeks next Student & Young Farmer Ambassadors
Programme seeks dynamic young farmers to help give the next generation a voice
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NewsPML Seafrigo poised for growth
Comment: Following the recent acquisition of PML by Seafrigo Group, Seafrigo Regional CEO Jason Spencer-Knox and PML Seafrigo director Mike Parr shed light on what the move means for clients
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NewsAldi drops produce prices
The UK discounter has this week lowered the prices of 10 fruit and veg products
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NewsSyngenta warns of brassica disease risk
Crop protection specialist outlines steps growers can take to combat a range of plant diseases
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NewsRecord UK watermelon crop hits Tesco
Oakley Farms has overcome weather challenges to produce a crop of 11,000 fruit
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NewsGovt publishes final BTOM
Final Border Target Operating Model delays start of new post-Brexit import checks and confirms EU fresh produce not subject to pre-notification requirements or UK border inspections
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NewsSFI application dates announced by Defra
Scheme pays farmers to protect the environment during food production
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NewsBCGA announces D-Day
British Carrot Growers Association says its Demo Day will showcase innovation in UK carrot production
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NewsPleas for greater rationalisation and branding in grapes
South African growers have to evaluate up to 50 new varieties before they can make decisions on new plantings
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NewsMenopause focus for new Pink Lady campaign
Brand highlights benefits of apples in dealing with sensory changes
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NewsItalian supplier sees new organic grape demand
Harvesting in Puglia is underway and will continue into October, as consumer interest in organic fruit reportedly grows