Supply news from FPJ – Page 18
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First Wales Agriculture Bill given go-ahead
The Bill will now seek Royal Assent and is expected to come into force in Wales later this summer
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B-Hive trials TuberSense system
Agri-tech innovator’s potato disease detection system enters advanced testing phases
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Australia-UK FTA: what’s in it for horticulture?
Wayne Prowse of horticultural trade analyst Fresh Intelligence Consulting gives us the Australian perspective on the post-Brexit trade deal and explores what it means for the fresh produce sector
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Post-Brexit border checks could push up produce prices, warns FPC
UK fresh produce traders will not be able to absorb the estimated £10m extra cost of checking goods entering from EU, warns the Fresh Produce Consortium
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‘Prepare for customs system switch,’ exporters urged
UK exporters face new customs declaration process from 30 November and must be ready, says expert
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Retailers face MP questions over rising food prices
UK supermarkets face government pressure to reduce grocery prices
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UK must maximise trading opportunities, says Logistics UK
Collaboration between industry and government essential to promote frictionless trade, group said at recent conference
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UK cold chain keeps its cool
World Refrigeration Day survey finds that UK cold chain has emerged from recent crises stronger than ever
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Growers forecast bumper crop of UK blueberries
Some 6,000 tonnes of British blueberries are expected to hit supermarket shelves across the UK between now and September
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Less is more in current climate, says Kantar
Festival of Fresh audience hears how retailers should focus on staple ranges as shoppers reduce fresh produce varietal repertoire as cost-of-living crisis continues
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Tesco reveals new buying strategy at Festival of Fresh
Produce category director Tom Mackintosh says it is time for Tesco to find new balance between long-term contracts and greater responsiveness to the market following shortages
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AI shows real potential
Despite public fears over its impact, many believe we have still only caught a glimpse of artificial intelligence’s full potential in the fresh produce business
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Del Monte farm under fire over alleged guard violence
Locals claim security guards at pineapple plantation near Nairobi used “excessive” violence against trespassers
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Sweet start to UK cherry season
Warm May and June temperatures have sweetened the UK cherry deal with extra flavoursome early fruit, says marketer Driscoll’s UK
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Kent gets hort innovation boost
Growing Kent and Medway/Canterbury Christ Church University agri-engineering collaboration launched to boost food innovation
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South African citrus industry assesses flood damage
Persistent rains in the Western Cape have affected harvesting while the logistics network is also under some pressure
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DP World wins ‘green’ gong
Global port and logistics firm scoops sustainability award at UK logistics event Multimodal 2023
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Uncertainty remains over South African citrus
Despite a good start in Europe, tougher times may be on the horizon when the impact of new EU regulations is truly felt
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UK logistics en-route to recovery
Logistics industry recovery evident but has still has some way to go, says Logistics UK report
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Major step forward for Fyffes melon business
Company’s Honduran farm obtains GlobalGAP certification as part of ongoing effort to transform its Central American operations