Supply news from FPJ – Page 33
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NewsCommon user charge “threatens to cripple” fresh produce SMEs
Fresh Produce Consortium warns that new fixed charges on imports of plants and fresh produce will not be manageable for many businesses
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NewsRise of robotics can benefit agriculture
GlobalData report says the robotics industry will hit US$218bn in 2030, helping the agricultural sector tackle climate change and labour shortages
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NewsSerious challenges ahead for South African citrus
Managing growth is just one of several major challenges for the country’s citrus industry as the 2024 season gears up
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NewsReusing pallets essential to sustainability goals, says NAPD chair
Switching to reusable pallets will help companies cut the carbon impact of their supply chains ahead of new legislation
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NewsRise in South African citrus volumes predicted
The South African citrus industry will increase exports this year under challenging circumstances, with major issues still unresolved
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NewsJersey Royal season gears up with producer power shift
The acquisition of the island’s biggest supplier is one of the sector’s most significant events in years
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BTOM will create a ‘gaping hole’ in UK border
Government’s new border control rules create ’needless risk’ to UK biosecurity, says Dover Port Health Authority
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NewsNI spud supplier scoops Food & Drink award
Northern Irish potato supplier Wilson’s Country wins Best Medium Sized Company gong at Northern Ireland Food and Drink Awards for mashed potato products
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NewsFurther cost rises add to strain for UK topfruit growers
New data from British Apples & Pears lays bear the growing pressure on producers
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NewsNFU Cymru meets new Welsh leader
Welsh farming union set out industry concerns to Wales’ new first minister and cabinet secretary
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NewsGenesis Fresh debuts Onix pigmented orange
New variety from AMFresh business has high internal and external coloration and a long post-harvest life
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NewsSoil Association delivers data for more sustainable food
Soil Association Exchange facilitates shift to more sustainable food procurement for public sector, it says
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NewsRed Tractor axes Greener Farms Commitment
The food and drink assurance scheme is ditching its sustainability module after NFU backlash
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NewsIGD highlights risks to UK food system
Institute of Grocery Distribution publishes new report outlining long-term risks to a resilient UK food system
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NewsZespri forecasts improved grower returns
As the first guidance for 2024/25 is released, CEO Dan Mathieson encourages growers to harvest their fruit as early as possible and start the season strongly
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NewsCertified Pickup rolled out at Port of Antwerp
The Port of Antwerp authority calls Certified Pickup an important step in the digitalisation of the logistics chain for containers
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NewsBritish farmers plan London protest
Farmers plan to drive tractors to Westminster on Monday in protest against food policy
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NewsAgrovision secures its largest ever private equity investment
Blueberry grower-marketer continues to target growth in the category as it pursues premium product distribution model
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NewsNFU Cymru requests meeting with new First Minister
Farming union requests urgent meeting with Vaughan Gething to discuss challenges to Welsh farming
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NewsSouth African apple and pear growers turn to solar energy
Several producers who supply leading exporter Tru-Cape say their irrigation systems now depend far less on the country’s consistently unreliable national electricity network