Supply news from FPJ – Page 28
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NewsNFU Cymru opens applications for Sustainable Agriculture Award
The award seeks to champion outstanding examples of sustainable farming in Wales
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NewsElection manifestos offer mixed bag to agriculture
British farmers welcome manifesto pledges to support domestic food security but raise concerns over agri-funding and seasonal labour
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NewsOzblu hosts Global Grower Conference
Event looks at evolution of the blueberry category and highlights the success of Ozblu Magica in Peru
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NewsRecord turnover for Blue Whale
Candine enjoys strong growth in Asia and French Pink Lady sales climb 30 per cent globally
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NewsNIAB appoints new COO to reinforce role in agricultural innovation
Dr Martin Dougherty of Wellcome Sanger Institute will oversee corporate services and contribute to development of business strategy at crop science organisation
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NewsUK logistics sector 'set for major growth with right government support'
Research from Logistics UK forecasts £7.9bn growth given appropriate investment, policy changes and government partnerships
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NewsDP World wins Port Company of the Year for second time
Port operator recognised for opening new berth at London Gateway and pioneering switch to rail freight at Southampton
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NewsFresh Direct launches new British produce lines in time for summer
The 50 new lines include Isle of Wight heirloom tomatoes and British sweetcorn
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News“Changing fortunes” for Europe’s asparagus crop
Jamie Petchell of Global Plant Genetics offers an update on a crop that has been greatly influenced by climatic conditions this season
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NewsPotato packer in AH Worth Group ceases trading amid cost inflation
Administrators appointed to QV Realisations following surging costs and ‘volatile’ potato pricing
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NewsSyngenta advises two-spray strategy to protect against rust on beans
Crop protection firm says robust disease control will help growers reach yield potential this season
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NewsDelays to post-Brexit agri-chemical rules ‘adding cost and uncertainty’
Significant delays to regulatory regime for agri-chemicals are affecting growers and crop protection companies, says Agricultural Industries Confederation
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NewsHall Hunter invests in blueberry growth
MD Jim Floor outlines the company’s ambitious expansion plans as demand for UK-grown blueberry continues to increase
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NewsNFU Cymru calls for £500m Welsh farming budget
The union outlines funding support needed from next UK government for Welsh farming
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NewsFall Creek reveals Romanian acquisition
Purchase of land for blueberry nursery development marks “pivotal moment” in the company’s European growth strategy
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NewsMozambique citrus industry joins CGA
Southern Africa’s Citrus Growers’ Association (CGA) has welcomed Mozambique’s citrus industry to the fold
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FeaturesAngus Soft Fruits: 30 and thriving
The British berry sector is going through a tough time, but the entrepreneurial spirit of Scottish supplier Angus Soft Fruits stands it in good stead. Fred Searle explores the company’s past, present and future on its 30th anniversary
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NewsBerryWorld scores hat-trick at International Taste Institute Awards
The UK supplier’s Ruby raspberries, BEE Honest strawberries and Masena blueberries receive Superior Taste Awards
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NewsGlobal avocado market “braced for expansion”
A new Rabobank report has predicted a shift in the market, with growing levels of production and trade
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NewsDP World aims for 40 per cent rail freight at Southampton Port
DP World is encouraging freight owners to transport their goods via rail in a bid to lower its carbon footprint