News from FPJ – Page 97
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NewsCold chain group predicts Christmas food disruption
Federation warns that EU food suppliers into the UK are unaware of new rules
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NewsSyngenta lettuce ‘resists new downy mildew races’
Threat of downy mildew appears to be accelerating in lettuce
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NewsM&S rolls out AgriSound pollinator tech to 18 more farms
In-field noise sensor tech extended to additional M&S Select farms following 2022 trials to help growers track pollinators and boost quality, yields, and biodiversity
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NewsPicotas take centre stage in weather-hit cherry season
Picota cherries were celebrated at an event in London marking the start of the new European season
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NewsItalian growers face up to fire and ice
Severe hailstorms and extreme heat leave parts of Italy’s fruit and vegetable production base battered and bruised
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NewsSA raisin industry promotes wide variety on offer
Promotional campaign focuses on educating consumers and the trade about diversity of raisins
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NewsBerryWorld extends Skip2bfit partnership
Collaboration helps promote active and healthy living in schools
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NewsAldi cuts fruit and veg prices
Discounter drops the price of 10 fresh produce items by up to 36 per cent
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NewsNew spraying drone to help growers reduce water use
Spraying solution from Hungarian agtech firm ABZ Innovation will allow producers to operate more sustainably and cost-effectively, the company says
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NewsYoung farmers targeted in Tesco sustainable farming plan
Tesco and Harper Adams are offering major educational programme for new farmers
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NewsSupermarket promos ‘not targeted at fruit and veg’
The Food Foundation argues that multibuy and other promotional deals are currently misdirected
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NewsBritish Potato Show returns in November
Trade show in Harrogate will feature record number of exhibition stands, as well as seminars and the National Potato Industry Awards ceremony
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NewsABZ Innovation targets UK with precision ag drones
Hungarian agtech firm “poised to enter” UK market with precise spraying drones designed to reduce inputs and alleviate workforce pressures
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NewsUK berry industry publishes retail sales data amid viability concerns
Lidl tops the chart of major retailers as the most supportive of British berries, followed by Aldi and Waitrose
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NewsTesco: “Our suppliers want certainty”
Tesco’s Dominic Morrey stressed the importance of long-term certainty for producers at a Lords horticulture inquiry, naming fair pricing and a workable seasonal workers scheme as priorities
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NewsSysco launches branded product range
Three tiers will be offered in extension of successful US model
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NewsGrade A BRCGS audit for GrowUp Farms
Vertical farming group claims world first in getting top grade
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NewsHall Hunter toasts bumper blueberry crop
Supplier has been promoting blueberries and cream in strong summer for the fruit
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NewsAldi to donate summer meals
The discounter announces biggest-ever meal donations over school holidays
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NewsD. Geddes supplies Extra Special strawberries to Asda
Addition of premium range adds to established supply partnership for Scottish grower