Supply news from FPJ – Page 16
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New spraying drone to help growers reduce water use
Spraying solution from Hungarian agtech firm ABZ Innovation will allow producers to operate more sustainably and cost-effectively, the company says
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ABZ Innovation targets UK with precision ag drones
Hungarian agtech firm “poised to enter” UK market with precise spraying drones designed to reduce inputs and alleviate workforce pressures
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Tesco: “Our suppliers want certainty”
Tesco’s Dominic Morrey stressed the importance of long-term certainty for producers at a Lords horticulture inquiry, naming fair pricing and a workable seasonal workers scheme as priorities
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Parsnip sales bounce back
From zero to hero: fresh parsnips enjoy 2023 sales resurgence, Kantar figures show
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British Growers unveils carrot symposium speakers
Speakers announced for the third International Symposium on Carrot and Other Apiaceae in York this October
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Italian apple producers demand GlobalGAP ‘simplification’
Discussions around new standards that will be compulsory from 1 January 2024 have taken place in Trentino-South Tyrol
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Fresh Direct partners with Fischer Farms
The UK foodservice supplier has teamed up with vertical farming pioneers to boost supply chain sustainability
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North Wales VF project extended
Anglesey vertical farming project is extended after success helping fresh produce growers
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UK consumers overlook “cheap” carrots
Ultra-low pricing hasn’t translated into higher 2022-23 UK carrot sales, despite cash-strapped consumers seeking bargains
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Two South African categories predict export drop
The country’s avocado and citrus export volumes will be down on previous estimations, according to new figures
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UK and Turkey to broker new FTA
The two nations today agreed to start talks on a new bi-lateral trade deal
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Hugh Lowe Farms buys premium salad grower LJ Betts
Major Kent berry producer acquires neighbouring salads business, citing “many synergies” between the two suppliers
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Huelvan berry exports dip in 2022/23
Volume of strawberry, blueberry and raspberry shipments all down on the previous year
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Scotland gears up for Fruit for the Future
James Hutton Institute teams up with Scottish Society for Crop Research to present Fruit for the Future showcase this month
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Driscoll’s reaches new retailers with branded paper pack
The berry grower-marketer has launched its branded paper berry packs in Asda and Booths stores in the UK
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British blueberries to steal Wimbledon spotlight
UK berry grower Hall Hunter takes to the streets of SW19 to promote British blueberries to tennis fans
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Tree cover target could be an SFS deal-breaker, says NFU Cymru
Welsh farming union responds with concern to Senedd statement on tree cover in latest Sustainable Farming Scheme plans
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Challenging season for South African stonefruit
While low volumes and logistical problems hurt the campaign, producer profitability increased and marketing activities proved successful
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Seafrigo buys PML
French logistics firm acquires UK-headquartered forwarder Perishable Movements Limited
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Brassica Alert goes live
Syngenta’s new digital data-sharing platform Brassica Alert is now live and ready to help with pest and disease decisions