Supply news from FPJ – Page 47
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NewsCMA CGM and Maersk join forces on decarbonisation
The two leading shipping companies will work together to develop the use of alternative greener fuels for container vessel propulsion
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NewsStrong start for VIP as apple demand recovers
The Italian supplier reports on a good start to the new season, as organic and licensed production continues to play even greater role
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NewsMixed reaction to FSA stance on precision-bred produce
British plant breeders welcome Food Standards Agency progress towards streamlined precision-bred food approval process. Soil Association expresses “deep concerns” over labelling
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NewsReport highlights UK seasonal worker plight
Landworkers’ Alliance report highlights issues leading to worker exploitation in UK horticulture sector
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NewsRobotics Plus launches Prospr
Multi-use autonomous vehicle for sustainable orchard and vineyard production launches in US
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NewsNFU calls for action on rural crime
National Rural Crime Action Week (18-24 September) sheds light on vital issues affecting rural businesses
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NewsDelassus launches Morocco earthquake appeal
Tomato supplier is collecting emergency donations following earthquake estimated to have affected 300,000 people
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NewsCould ‘smart’ hives be the answer to pollination crisis?
COMMENT: Ali Al Suhail, associate at boutique investment bank DAI Magister, outlines potential long-term smart-tech solutions to the global bee crisis and ensuing food supply risk
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NewsProduce leaders to take part in Spain-UK summit
AMFresh trading director Darren Clough and Fruitnet’s Spain editor Maura Maxwell among participants in new event to build closer ties between Spanish suppliers and UK buyers
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News‘Less than half’ fresh produce sold globally makes any profit
New report suggests massive increase in production and operating costs over past three years has left around 60 per cent of supply unprofitable
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NewsG’s welcomes ministerial visit
UK salad and veg grower G’s hosts visit from Defra minister and secretary of state for culture, media and sport
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NewsBritish Food Fortnight 2023 kicks off
The biggest celebration of British food and drink – British Food Fortnight – begins tomorrow (16 September)
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NewsFloods follow fires in Greek tragedy
After a summer of excessive temperatures, record rainfall has left much of Central Greece underwater, flooding homes and farms and cutting the country in two
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NewsSpanish lemon volumes to bounce back
Ailimpo has released its forecast for the 2023/24 lemon and grapefruit seasons
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NewsUK becoming ‘toxic poster-child of Europe’
Britain fails to ban 36 harmful pesticides outlawed for use in EU, the Guardian reports
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NewsNFU Cymru wary of new sustainable scheme
Welsh farmers fear transition to new environment scheme could result in loss of income
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NewsNFU thanks public on Back British Farming Day
Growers and farmers express gratitude to UK public for getting behind farmers as they mark Back British Farming Day
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News‘Adopt regenerative farming,’ report says
Save Britain from looming food crisis by unlocking a green transformation in farming, think-tank urges in new report
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NewsDefra backs ‘buy British’ action
Government backs calls to help customers buy British when they shop online
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NewsFruit Logistica 2024 tickets now available
Organiser Messe Berlin reports rise in demand for stand space at the leading trade show for the global fresh produce business, as visitor tickets go on sale.