Supply news from FPJ – Page 22
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NewsOSY Group’s tech trials begin in six countries
Xtend antimicrobial packaging coating is being trialled by grocers, food producers, packaging companies and exporters
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NewsItaly’s kiwifruit crop expected to be smaller
One of the country’s leading suppliers suggests green-fleshed kiwifruit output will be around 10-15 per cent lower
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NewsNZ kiwifruit model is “magic and must be protected”
Grower association holds special event to mark anniversary of vital industry restructuring and the creation of export brand Zespri
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NewsEU court dismisses appeal against Nadorcott rights
Eurosemillas appeal against Nadorcott mandarin variety rights dismissed by the General Court of the European Union
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NewsNFU urges government to increase UK agriculture budget
NFU president Tom Bradshaw calls for multi-annual budget of £5.6 billion to help sector invest in sustainable production and boost food security
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NewsDefra plans to delay Brexit border checks
Physical border checks on certain EU fruit and veg arriving in UK may not come into force until July 2025, Fresh Produce Consortium reveals
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NewsQ3 yields positive results for Mission
“Robust” revenue growth and higher quarterly earnings are the order of the day for Mission Produce in the third quarter
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NewsZespri considers low-emission shipping corridor between NZ and Belgium
The New Zealand-based kiwifruit company has launched a pilot sustainability project with shipping firm ANL, part of CMA CGM
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NewsFairtrade Foundation launches new UK campaign
As Fairtrade Fortnight begins, the Foundation’s ’Be the Change’ initiative highlights how consumer power can support farmers overseas to build stronger, more resilient communities
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NewsLogistics UK warns of food inflation and shortages due to EES
New digital border system for passengers travelling to EU could lead to big delays and have major impact on supply chains, according to industry body
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NewsNine in 10 plug plant producers to go peat-free within five years, RHS survey finds
Royal Horticultural Society will support horticultural sector’s transition to peat-free growing media through a new PhD
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NewsMany UK growers ‘intend to walk away from SMETA’, BGA survey reveals
Almost half of respondents say they will either leave the ethical audit or sign up to an alternative if forced to pay travel and visa costs of seasonal workers
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NewsAilimpo predicts reduced Spanish lemon volumes
Production for 2024/25 is forecast to drop to 1.26m tonnes following last year’s record numbers
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News‘Positive response’ from Defra on implementing Precision Breeding Act
Open letter signed by science and agri-food leaders urged new government to act quickly to make gene editing possible in England
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NewsNew report argues for ‘all-encompassing’ national food security strategy
Research from think tank Policy Exchange says government plan covering whole food ecosystem is essential
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NewsSeafrigo opens new global headquarters
Food logistics specialist says that it is committed to growth from its new home in Le Havre, France
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NewsPML boss calls for border checks uncertainty to end
Mike Parr, CEO for the UK and Ireland at PML Seafrigo, tells Fred Searle why he wants to see the government make it “crystal clear” what its plans are for fresh produce border inspections – and finally stick to them
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NewsPotato biopesticide granted temporary approval in Greece
New product called Cedroz from Eden Reseach will be used to protect crops from worsening impact of wireworms
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NewsUKFPN to promote sector through series of high-profile events
House of Lords gathering, Festival of Agriculture, and All-Party Parliamentary Group offer opportunites to showcase UK fresh produce sector
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NewsCrop specialists back pulses event
British Pea and Bean Growers Association wins industry support for biennial conference