Supply news from FPJ – Page 10
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NewsUK imports of South African raisins soar
The UK imported 9,100 tonnes of raisins from South Africa in 2024, up 137 per cent year-on-year
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NewsTesco, Lidl and Aldi back NFU call for inheritance tax pause
Tesco, Lidl and Aldi join other major supermarkets in backing farmers and calling on government to ‘pause’ its ‘Family Farm Tax’
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NewsSouth Africa’s apple and pear exports to rise again
Hortgro forecasts suggest further increase in volume of both fruits to be shipped overseas in 2025
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NewsMoldova looks west
Alexandra Bîcu, a marketing specialist at the producer and exporter association Moldova Fruct, explains why we’re set to see plenty more of the country’s fruit in the UK and EU in years to come
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NewsLEAF launches OFS support package
Open Farm Sunday organisers boost support for host farmers with raft of free workshops and webinars
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NewsRiverford launches ‘veg pledge’ to boost five-a-day
Veg box supplier hopes to boost produce consumption after new study shows Brits still don’t eat enough
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NewsNFU Cymru Council shows opposition to family farm tax
Welsh farmers gather in Cardiff for meeting with Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Wales to highlight sector fears
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NewsSquid game could extend life of strawberries
Scientists based in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, have uncovered a potential alternative way to double fruit’s shelf-life
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NewsImprovements at Cape Town Container Terminal
Sati confirms reports of improvements in productivity at Cape Town Container Terminal, aided by fewer windbound hours
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NewsEgyptian citrus makes waves
Juhayna’s Amr Eltarabolsy is optimistic for the future of Egyptian citrus, as the company expands in both the fresh and juice markets across the world
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NewsNamibia ends “one of its best” table grape seasons
While the crop was slightly down on the forecast, Namibia’s table grape season has finished on a high
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NewsResearchers find innovative use for mango by-product
Mango peel can be dried and ground into flour to be added to juices, according to Unal study
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NewsFresh Formulaics launches new range of post-harvest solutions
Fresh Formulaics will debut at next month’s Fruit Logistica
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NewsTomatoes and melons lead Hazera and HM Clause’s Fruit Logistica charge
The groups, which operate under the Limagrain Group umbrella, will display fresh, healthy and sustainable products in Berlin
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NewsSpain slips down world rankings in F&V production
Spain falls out of the top 10 as it is overtaken by Egypt, Indonesia and Ukraine, according to Faostat
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NewsReport investigates ways to reduce environmental impact of London deliveries
A report on lowering the environmental impact of produce deliveries was launched at London’s New Covent Garden Market, which showed off its latest fleet of temperature-controlled EVs
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NewsGCA opens annual grocery suppliers’ survey
Adjudicator Mark White wants to hear how supermarkets are complying with the code
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NewsNador Cott Protection takes aim at second UK supermarket
Following last year’s legal action against Sainsbury’s, Nador Cott Protection has reportedly taken action against another major retailer in the UK over the sale of Tango/Tang Gold mandarins
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NewsBritish berry industry future “under threat”
Growers warn of difficult year to come despite the British berry sector hitting record milestones
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NewsDevolved ministers call for collaboration in transition to new support schemes
Jim Fairlie, Huw Irranca-Davies and Andrew Muir discussed key challenges and priorities as Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland adjust to life outside the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy