Supply news from FPJ – Page 16
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‘Reverse awful family-farm tax,’ says NFU
Farming union is mobilising members for mass lobby of MPs in London to reverse family farm tax
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Farmers urge banks to prioritise support for nature and the climate
Soil Association survey included responses from over 100 UK farmers
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“Continued success” for global blueberry business
RaboResearch report suggests rapid changes will ensure continued success for the worldwide blueberry industry
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Spanish Kaki Association warns of devastation in Valencia
Initial estimates point to the loss of 70 per cent of the crop in some areas following this week’s violent storms
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Maersk signs long-term methanol sourcing deal
Company says the agreement with LONGi further confirms the ability of bio-methanol to achieve significant greenhouse gas emission reductions this decade
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Stronger Q3 results reported by Del Monte
Net sales and net income increase against the same period of 2023, according to the group’s third-quarter results statement
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Farming industry dismay at new Labour Budget
NFU slams the Budget for threatening family farms and making food production more expensive
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Supply trends revealed in brand new Fruit Logistica trend report
Trade show’s in-depth analysis shows how international fruit and vegetable trade flows are changing across the globe
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Spain counts cost of devastating storms
Thousands of hectares of fruit and vegetable production in Valencia, Malaga and Almería thought to have suffered extensive damage
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Branston donates defibrillators to Lincolnshire businesses
The latest donations are part of Branston’s ongoing support of local communities
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Fresca reports third year of sales growth
The fresh produce group reports robust sales growth as it marks its 150th anniversary
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New inspiration needed to boost citrus sales, says Dutch buyer
Fresh ideas and forward planning essential to revive category, says Gijsbert van Leeuwen, head of sourcing at Dutch importer Olympic Fruit
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Farming industry writes to Chancellor amid fears of inheritance tax changes
The proposed changes to inheritance tax could jeopardise UK farming businesses if implemented
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Good times ahead for South Africa
Anton Rabe, executive director at Hortgro, predicts a very exciting time for the South African fruit sector in the years to come
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NCP settles litigation with Sainsbury’s over Nadorcott
Nador Cott Protection says agreement reached with UK retailer over “unauthorised” sale of Tang Gold after cease and desist letters sent earlier this year
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Cape Town port problems cost apple and pear industry €52mn a year
Two-a-Day managing director Attie van Zyl tells provincial agriculture minister Ivan Meyer more must be done to address situation
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Namibia's table grape export campaign to begin
Small volumes will start moving next week, with shipments through the port of Walvis Bay expected to increase this year
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Final round of consultation opens for new LEAF Marque Standard
Consultation will run until 29 November, with new standard expected to come into effect in March 2026
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HTA and FPC call for urgent action on post-Brexit border
The trade bodies have issued a joint letter to government asking for changes to produce and plant import controls
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Schools confirm success of 2024 ‘Eat Them to Defeat Them’ campaign
Results show children ate more vegetables and enjoyed participating in schools healthy eating initiative