Supply news from FPJ – Page 24
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NewsBlue Cube invests in new systems for portable cold stores
Cold storage specialist says the temperature-control technology will help suppliers reduce energy consumption and optimise operational efficiency
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FeaturesNorth Carolina Sweetpotato Commission eyes UK market growth
Michelle Grainger of the North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission tells Fred Searle about the organisation’s latest efforts to boost sales in Britain
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NewsCost of living drives down UK children’s fruit consumption
New survey from FareShare finds that a third of children are eating less fruit than a year ago
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NewsEurope’s pear production begins slow recovery
Volumes in Italy and France set to rebound after weather-affected campaign, but growers in Belgium, Netherlands and Spain expect significant decline in production
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NewsEU apple crop shrinks amid continued climate uncertainty
Next season’s volume set to fall to around 10.2m tonnes, mainly as a result of declining production in the eastern part of the continent
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NewsIsraeli avocados bounce back
Following a disappointing campaign in 2023, Israeli avocado producers have welcomed a big rise in production this year, with efforts ongoing to develop new export markets
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FeaturesIndonesian picker allegations highlight risk of exploitation for seasonal workers
For the second time in three years, Indonesian pickers are alleged to have been charged illegal fees by a third party to come and work on UK farms
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FeaturesCould a new crop of apple ideas bear fruit in Hungary?
By employing advanced production methods, planting better varieties, and coordinating their marketing efforts, apple growers in the country appear to have given themselves a greater chance of commercial success
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NewsPML Seafrigo appoints Mike Parr as new UK CEO
Parr hired for his “profound knowledge, understanding and expertise within the perishable goods market”
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NewsMPs enrol on new NFU scheme to champion British food and farming
Food and Farming Fellowship Scheme aims to create new group of MPs to speak up for the agricultural industry
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NewsAgrovision secures US$100m in latest funding round
Financing will fuel global expansion and accelerate product innovation
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NewsTesco partners with Rijk Zwaan to launch ‘UK first’ orange-fleshed watermelon
Spanish-grown variety is available at selected stores, with retailer looking to gauge customer experience
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NewsLogistics UK warns government spending cuts will ‘limit ability to kickstart growth’
’Logistics underpins every sector of the economy,’ policy director Kevin Green says
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NewsUK blackcurrant harvest delivers strong yield despite bad weather
The UK has an anticipated yield of over 11,600 tonnes this year
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NewsGrowUp eyes expansion after £38m investment
Funds from Generate Capital will be used to increase vertical farm’s production capacity and grow its salad brands
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NewsTimcon warns of supply chain cost pressure
Pallet manufacturers are facing ”significant increases” in the cost of raw materials, the representative body says
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NewsUK farmers investing more in renewable energy to reduce carbon emissions
Seven in 10 farmers in the UK have now invested in renewables, according to research
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NewsNFU president meets new PM
Tom Bradshaw was one of a select few business representatives invited to meet Sir Keir Starmer this week
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NewsSeed import delays hit UK tomato industry
Growers urgently need retailer and government support to stop post-Brexit rules from destroying the sector, says tomato association
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NewsFood Foundation calls for action on children’s food insecurity
New data from the UK food charity shows that 7.2 million adults and 2.7m children experienced food insecurity last month