All articles by Nina Pullman – Page 5
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NewsNew AD plants to help power ‘next gen’ mushrooms and vertical farming
JV between Oakland International’s development arm and Cannington Enterprises will see food waste turned into energy to help power high-tech farming enterprises
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NewsNCGM tenants unveil clock in honour of Gary Marshall
Dedication of Marshall as longstanding Covent Garden Tenants Association chairman recognised in nod to the time spent representing tenants
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NewsFree webinar will look at carbon analysis of Gala apples
BAPL chair Ali Capper will speak at a free Soil Association webinar looking at the lifecycle emissions of commercial apple production
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NewsIGD launches new weight loss jab insight series
New series will use diary tracking of GLP-1 users plus expert insight to help food businesses navigate impact of weight loss medication as users overtake numbers of those on vegan diet
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NewsKatherine Ryan joins Pink Lady campaign to Find Your Fizz
Comedian has helped launch a Pink Lady social media challenge to bring a pop of pink, pause for a moment or create a fizz of kindness
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NewsFocus on fibre brings fruit and veg into spotlight
Only a quarter of Brits can identify food high in fibre despite eating about half the recommended amount, according to a new report from M&S, as weight loss medication brings opportunities for fresh produce industry
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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