Supply news from FPJ – Page 19
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NewsTesco, Sainsbury’s, and M&S to sell British strawberries at Christmas
West Sussex-based supplier The Summer Berry Company believed to be first to offer year-round commercial production of strawberries in UK
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NewsFischer Farms appoints former Moy Park boss Chris Kirke as CEO
Kirke has over 26 years’ experience in FMCG in the US and UK and will look to drive commercial expansion
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NewsMorrisons aims to inspire next generation with British food tours
New ‘British Food Module’ will teach children how Morrisons food is produced and the benefits of supporting UK producers
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NewsZespri trials Italian red kiwifruit in Belgium
Having established production of RubyRed in Italy, New Zealand-based company seizes opportunity to test market in Europe
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NewsDutch veg growers aim to be chemical-free by 2026
Growers United, Harvest House, Oxin Growers, The Greenery, and Zon oversee trial projects to explore alternative production methods
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NewsSouth African raisin production to top 100,000 tonnes
This season’s output is forecast to be 150 per cent bigger than a decade ago, industry body Raisins South Africa has revealed
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NewsSouth African grape volumes continue steady rise
SATI’s first forecast of new season backed by new research which suggests country’s grape variety mix remains in tune with market demand
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NewsItaly expects as pear production more than doubles
The head of marketing consortium Opera La Pera explains why Italy’s pear business is quietly confident of a return to better days
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NewsHuntapac becomes LEAF’s 41st Demonstration Farm
Vegetable producer chosen for its “long-standing commitment to innovative, climate-positive approaches across its entire operation”
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NewsBudget tops agenda as NFU Cymru meets First Minister
Welsh union stresses importance of adequate funding for farmers at meeting with new government heads
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NewsZespri continues digital transformation after saving millions
NZ-based kiwifruit supplier embarks on new stage of project with SAP, which includes new collaboration with QC specialist Clarifruit
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NewsDutch growers inspired by The Greenery’s premium strawberry
Company says Inspire has proven popular with retailers, with some greenhouse growers even convinced to switch from vegetables
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NewsUK beetroot to enter US market after NFU campaigning
Exports will be worth approximately £150,000 a year, according to Defra estimates
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NewsWholesalers urged to promote British produce
Love British Food calls on UK wholesale sector to highlight British produce in a bid to boost demand
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NewsTesco cuts emissions with launch of 10th rail service
The retailer continues to reduce environmental impact of deliveries to stores by swapping road for rail
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NewsSupply chain data specialists agree to merge
AG1, which began life as Olympic Food Group’s data partner, has acquired Dutch company LogisticsDocuments.com
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NewsGovernment presses on with precision breeding legislation
Secondary legislation required to implement Precision Breeding Act for plants is expected to be laid in Parliament soon
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NewsDP World doubles rail links between London Gateway and Southampton
Company’s second weekly service will double rail capacity between two of the largest container ports in the UK
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NewsFyffes publishes third human rights and environment report
Company says being ‘future ready’ is key as its human rights and environment due diligence report is released ahead of due diligence legislation
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NewsBrazilian macadamias gain access to UK, South Korea, Australia and Angola
Country is relatively minor player in terms of production, but new access is important as global market demand continues to grow