Supply news from FPJ – Page 15
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NewsNationwide issues Spanish supply warning
Fresh produce distributor Nationwide warns UK customers of disruption to Spanish fruit and veg supplies after severe weather
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NewsNew Covent Garden Market celebrates 50 years at Nine Elms
Historic fresh produce wholesale market celebrates milestone anniversary serving London and the South East from ‘new’ Vauxhall site
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NewsIGD report outlines how UK food sector can hit net-zero targets by 2050
Research provides framework for food sector to reduce agricultural emissions by 70 per cent
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FeaturesThe succession dilemma
With dwindling engagement from younger generations, the issues of succession planning and recruitment have become more pressing than ever on UK fruit and vegetable farms
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NewsAMFresh says it will spend a further €2bn on acquisitions by 2030
The company, which is now Spain’s largest fresh produce supplier, reveals it has targeted sales of €3.5bn by the end of this decade
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NewsSouth Africa gears up for productive export season
Joint statement from leading fruit bodies welcomes strategic investment at Transnet’s Cape Town Terminals ahead of grape, stonefruit, and apple and pear campaigns
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NewsSouth Africa expects marginal volume increase as grape harvest begins
Growers have started packing the first volumes in the country’s northern regions
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NewsBruno Plantaz prepares to make Seafrigo Group shine
Incoming chief executive describes company as “a sparkling diamond” that now “needs to be polished”
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NewsGrape specialist Angon Fruit sees blueberry promise
As South African exporters evolve their businesses, they incorporate new produce categories to extend their offer
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NewsFresh Direct highlights weather impact
Market review from the foodservice fresh produce specialist says weather and macroeconomic events continue to affect production and logistics
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NewsBranston boosts Nemo potato production
Finding Nemo just got easier as potato producer Branston ups production of this hybrid variety
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NewsMorrisons supports British farmers with series of commitments
Morrisons commits £1.4 billion to British farming in 2025 and gives 2,500 British farmers shopping discount
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NewsNational Fruit Show celebrates 91st year
NFU President officially opens Kent fruit show and BAPL boss outlines ambitious plans for British apple production
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NewsNew ownership model for Capespan’s Namibia grape venture
South African exporter has extended its commercial partnership with table grape supplier NGC to 2045
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NewsAlwyn Dippenaar succeeds Anton Viljoen Jnr as SATI chair
Fixing logistical disruptions and opening new markets among priority areas of focus for newly configured board of directors
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NewsMission Produce offers Q4 business update
Steve Barnard says the group expects to record strong top and bottom-line results in the fourth quarter
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NewsDrought threatens Piura’s lime exports
Shipments forecast to contract this year, while 2025 exports will also be affected
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NewsAHDB says Labour Budget highlights importance of farming succession
Levy board has outlined how changes in inheritance tax, direct payments and the farming budget could impact the sector
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NewsPhytoform Labs develops “breakthrough” mini tomato
Tiny tomato plants that ”pack a punch” could prove breakthrough crop for UK precision breeding
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NewsWestminster extends prunes’ duty-free status
US industry welcomes UK decision to extend zero import tariff on California prunes