All articles by Nina Pullman – Page 8
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PodcastsFruit delays, AI fears and why mascots should take to the streets
In the latest episode of the FPJ Podcast, Nina Pullman and Carl Collen digest the gossip and goings on at this year’s Fruit Logistica.
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NewsAldi TV series to find ‘next big supplier’
Aldi CEO unveils ‘genuine opportunity for ambitious British food and drink producers’ to take part in its Channel 4 TV series to find undiscovered suppliers
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NewsJazz apples to feature alongside Jeremy Clarkson at Farm-Fest
Apple brand’s sampling tour to visit new festival showcasing farmer livelihoods and skills, with appearances from industry celebrities
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NewsClimate is ‘top challenge’ facing European producers
European trade representative says climate is making risk management increasingly difficult, as competition with North Africa intensifies
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NewsDemand for fresh food ‘has never been stronger’
Tesco CEO Ashwin Prasad has asked suppliers to help meet rising demand for fresh, and outlined the retailer’s focus on sustainability at the NFU Conference
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NewsEfficiency is the enemy of resilience, Lang warns the NFU
Professor Tim Lang told the NFU conference that British food supply chains are unable to withstand shocks such as geopolitical turmoil or cyber warfare
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NewsTesco recalls prepped fruit after salmonella finding
Grape and berry medley has been recalled by retailer after salmonella was detected during testing with consumers urged not to eat
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NewsSpace food brand seeks retail listing
Dried fruit and veg brand designed for astronauts is looking to expand into retail and capitalise on appeal to sports people and space enthusiasts
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NewsShoppers see vegetables as the future of food, says Tesco
Chilled plant-based food sales are back in growth after years of decline, according to new figures from Nielsen, as Tesco says shoppers see vegetables as a “fundamental part of how people expect to eat in future”
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NewsBritish apples have ‘negligible water footprint’
New research finds British apples have a low water footprint compared with European or southern hemisphere origins, while greenhouse gas emissions are comarable across the UK, Europe and Chile
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NewsFresh4U launches ready-to-eat corn as first move into prepped
Western International-based wholesaler is supplying prepped corn on the cob from India into the UK as it eyes expansion into retail supply
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NewsAsda fined half a million for food safety offences
Trading standards seized nine chilled products found to be a total of 91 days past their use-by date at an Asda superstore
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NewsRijk Zwaan unveils veggie vending machine
Seed breeder wants to encourage ‘more moments and new eating habits’ to help stimulate fruit and veg consumption
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NewsDriscoll’s showcases unusual berry pairings
Strawberries dipped in Tajin spice and blackberries served with goat’s cheese were part of a special tasting experience at the berry supplier’s stand in Berlin
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NewsBerry shortages and ‘tsunami of grapes’ bound for Europe
Heavy rain, wind, and port issues are disrupting exports from Morocco, Spain and South Africa, with berries and grapes among top affected
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NewsCo-op incubator scheme opens for new suppliers
Retailer is hoping to list new fruit-based snacks or healthy treats as part of its Incubator new supplier listing scheme, now open for applications
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NewsRiverford sales rise as higher costs squeeze profits
Devon-based veg box company chose to absorb costs rather than passing on, while sharing £1.1mn of profit equally with its 1,000 co-owners in the last financial year
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PodcastsHow can fresh produce make the most of a new era in health?
In the latest episode of the FPJ Podcast, Nina Pullman, Dan Parker and Fred Searle discuss how the fresh produce industry can benefit from a step change in health, from the rise in weight loss jabs to a shift in government and retailer motivation
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AnalysisAnalysis: A new era for appetite
Weight loss medication is transforming the food industry, but how can the fresh produce sector make the most of it?
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NewsFormer Lidl CEO joins Co-op board
Senior retail leader Ronny Gottschlich is to join the Co-op board as independent non-exec director as group looks to future growth