All articles by Nina Pullman – Page 3
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NewsNew Amazon Now service offers ultra-fast delivery of fresh produce
Retail giant has ramped up its focus on speed with a new service delivering fruit, veg and household essentials in under 30 minutes
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NewsLion’s Mane supplier rebrands in response to ‘surging demand’
The freshly-named Urban Farm-Produce said it is rapidly expanding to cement its position as leading nationwide supplier of the popular functional mushroom
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NewsVogue and Veg Power hail ‘year of the cabbage’
Brassica staple to get campaign attention as social media trend builds and fashion title Vogue lists cabbage health benefits
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NewsSwissport opens first UK perishables centre at Heathrow
New centre features temperature controlled handling areas and a Border Inspection Post to enable processing of imports of fresh produce and seafood
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NewsBerry hard to spot: New puzzle aims to boost winter mood
Four berries are hidden in a new ’Where’s Wally’-style breakfast brainteaser put together by British Berry Growers to help boost dopamine levels and encourage berry consumption at breakfast
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NewsVertical farm GrowUp made losses of £3.7mn before administration sale agreed
Kent-based supplier of vertically-grown leafy salads was sold before Christmas to a new private equity subsidiary, with new documents revealing company’s financial performance
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NewsNCGM wholesalers complete move to new Buyers’ Walk
A significant milestone in the redevelopment of New Covent Garden Market has been reached this week after 15 wholesalers joined those already in Block B, with the new walk now fully operational
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NewsDefra secretary announces partnership board and new £30mn fund
Defra Secretary of State Emma Reynolds also confirmed new opening windows to the SFI grant scheme and a sector plan for horticulture at today’s Oxford Farming Conference
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NewsCo-op new meal range targets weight loss jab users
New ‘Good Fuel’ range responds to rising number of Brits using weight loss medication and looking for ‘quality over quantity’ in their meals
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PodcastsBehind the scenes of the FPJ Big 50 Companies
In the latest episode of the FPJ podcast, Nina, Fred and Michael dissect this year’s exclusive FPJ Big 50 Companies ranking of the UK’s biggest fresh produce companies
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NewsTopfruit growers face two per cent rise in costs
Inflationary pressures around orchard management and post-harvest operations are behind an expected rise in costs for apple and pear growers in 2026, according to new research by the British Apples & Pears association
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NewsM&S launches new range aimed at weight loss jab users
The ‘nutrient dense’ salads, snacks and meals have higher amounts of key vitamins and minerals in relation to calorie content and are aimed at those with reduced appetites
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NewsAH Worth launches new kale into Tesco
The new Tesco Finest Red Kale has a striking leaf colour and sweeter flavour, and adds to AH Worth’s premium brassica range
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NewsGovernment confirms PO funding will not be renewed
Farming minister Angela Eagle has said the Fruit & Veg Aid Scheme will ‘permanently close’ at the end of this year but future support is being considered
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NewsMorrisons slashes Christmas veg to 5p
The festive promotion is available to More Card loyalty customers and prompted Aldi to make further reductions to match the price of 5p on core Christmas veg
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NewsNew juice made from surplus apples launches at Waitrose
A bumper season and smaller fruit sizes has led to a limited edition apple juice under partnership between Waitrose and juice brand Daily Dose
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NewsRHS predicts ‘year of the tomato’
Table-top veg, tomatoes and blackcurrants among the RHS’ top Grow Your Own trends to watch for 2026 as consumers look to save money on weekly shop
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NewsNew Port Community System completes initial roll-out
Initial roll-out of upgraded port system is now fully operational as Community Network Services prepares to expand into further key terminals including DP World London Gateway
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NewsFruit sales surge to become fastest-growing category
Strong berry and grape sales have helped fruit become the fastest growing category in UK grocery as Brits shift to healthier diets, according to new figures
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NewsCo-op to require all UK produce to be LEAF certified
Retailer is rolling out the compulsory certification across its British supply chain throughout 2026 after consultation with its grower group