Supply news from FPJ – Page 44
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NewsNFU calls for flood action
England’s farming union is lobbying political parties to take action to defend against farmland flooding
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NewsStable stonefruit crop for South Africa
With the stonefruit season now up and running, the country’s growers expect an improved campaign – but several challenges remain
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NewsMission to expand UK forward distribution centre
Growth of Dartford facility will double ripening capacity and establish mango operations, with work to be completed next year
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ArticleBanana Time showcases Ecuador’s banana sector
Industry show in Guayaquil celebrates growth of Ecuadorian banana exports but discusses the various challenges currently facing the sector, from security to climate change
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NewsAMFresh launches “spellbinding” new citrus variety for Halloween
Pumpkin-shaped Halloweena mandarins will debut in the UK and Spanish market this year
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NewsCosta Rica reaffirms commitment to sustainable banana production
Industry marks 30th anniversary of Banana Environmental Commission by setting out new green pledges
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NewsAldi hits 40m meal milestone
Aldi seeks charity partners receive its food donations ahead of the festive period as it hits 40m meal milestone
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NewsBigSis named ‘Start-up to watch’
Global financial and media company Bloomberg singles out UK ag-tech start-up BigSis as ‘one to watch’
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NewsHalloween sees pumpkin sales spike
Barfoots of Botley supplies more than one million pumpkins in just four weeks as Halloween approaches
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NewsBritish Farming Awards celebrate industry achievements
Annual event in Birmingham selects 18 winners from UK ag sector
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NewsBetter varieties set to boost blackberry sales
Production of sweeter-tasting varieties which offer better yields for extended periods of the year could have a dramatic impact on the berry category
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NewsEnigma helps growers tackle wireworm
UK wireworm research project sees impressive results mid-way through collaborative study
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NewsFresca increases stake in Thanet Earth
Fresca Group acquires shares held by JV partner Rainbow Growers as part of its strategy to invest in sustainable production of protected crops
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NewsSodexo gives suppliers net zero progress deadline
Suppliers representing 75 per cent of Sodexo’s supply chain emissions have already received a roadmap, including a 2030 deadline for making tangible progress
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NewsFPJ Sustainability Special out now
We spotlight the sector’s latest efforts and innovations to mitigate climate change, from regenerative farming practices to sustainable packaging
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NewsEFC launches Sprizzle apple concept
The varietal manager behind brands including Migo and Kanzi has launched Sprizzle, described as “the optimistic apple”
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NewsiBerry adds blackberries to its product range
One of Morocco’s leading fresh berry suppliers has marked its tenth anniversary with a further portfolio expansion
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NewsFighting talk from PML Seafrigo
In July French logistics group Seafrigo acquired British forwarder Perishable Movements Limited to create PML Seafrigo. Regional CEO for the UK, Jason Spencer Knox, tells Fred Searle about the combined company’s bold ambitions to capture market share and build a vertically integrated global perishables network
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NewsExtreme weather prompts dramatic crop revision for apples and pears
Droughts, floods, hail, unseasonably warm temperatures and a resulting higher risk of disease mean this year’s initial forecasts have been trimmed
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NewsCity Harvest highlights financial benefits of redistribution
New study reveals how donating surplus produce to charity is an effective way to save money in the UK food industry