Supply news from FPJ – Page 54
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NewsGrowers forecast bumper crop of UK blueberries
Some 6,000 tonnes of British blueberries are expected to hit supermarket shelves across the UK between now and September
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NewsLess is more in current climate, says Kantar
Festival of Fresh audience hears how retailers should focus on staple ranges as shoppers reduce fresh produce varietal repertoire as cost-of-living crisis continues
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NewsTesco reveals new buying strategy at Festival of Fresh
Produce category director Tom Mackintosh says it is time for Tesco to find new balance between long-term contracts and greater responsiveness to the market following shortages
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NewsAI shows real potential
Despite public fears over its impact, many believe we have still only caught a glimpse of artificial intelligence’s full potential in the fresh produce business
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NewsDel Monte farm under fire over alleged guard violence
Locals claim security guards at pineapple plantation near Nairobi used “excessive” violence against trespassers
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NewsSouth African citrus shipments to US resume
Tough recovery in the Cape regions as damage from storms and floods emerges
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NewsSweet start to UK cherry season
Warm May and June temperatures have sweetened the UK cherry deal with extra flavoursome early fruit, says marketer Driscoll’s UK
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NewsKent gets hort innovation boost
Growing Kent and Medway/Canterbury Christ Church University agri-engineering collaboration launched to boost food innovation
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NewsWinter storms affect Cape growers
Citrus production in Western Cape hit by storms and flooding, while some fruit destined for US could be delayed
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NewsSouth African citrus industry assesses flood damage
Persistent rains in the Western Cape have affected harvesting while the logistics network is also under some pressure
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NewsDP World wins ‘green’ gong
Global port and logistics firm scoops sustainability award at UK logistics event Multimodal 2023
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NewsUncertainty remains over South African citrus
Despite a good start in Europe, tougher times may be on the horizon when the impact of new EU regulations is truly felt
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NewsUK logistics en-route to recovery
Logistics industry recovery evident but has still has some way to go, says Logistics UK report
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NewsMajor step forward for Fyffes melon business
Company’s Honduran farm obtains GlobalGAP certification as part of ongoing effort to transform its Central American operations
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NewsPublic flocks to LOFS 2023
LEAF Open Farm Sunday connected 170,000 members of the public with British farming and food last weekend
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NewsCalifornia prune supplies tight, predicts CPB
But excellent fruit sizes are on the horizon after favourable weather, California Prune Board says
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NewsShipping restrictions hit Panama Canal
Drastic shipping restrictions hit drought-stricken Panama Canal. Expect price rises, warns ParcelHero
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News#YourHarvest takes to TikTok
NFU turns to TikTok to promote British farming to the younger generations
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NewsAC Goatham secures new deal with Aldi
The Kent company will be Aldi’s sole supplier of British apples, providing around 45m units each year
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NewsDriscoll’s wins Superior Taste Awards
Global berry supplier, and owner of UK grower group Berry Gardens, won three awards for ’superior’ varieties at recent International Taste Institute event