Supply news from FPJ – Page 8
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NewsFinalists revealed for Fruit Logistica Innovation Awards 2026
Nominees for Fruit Logistica Innovation Awards 2026 have been announced, with five nominees each in Fresh Produce and Technology categories
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NewsCape Town port performance improves despite persistent wind delays
South Africa’s key fruit export gateway has seen an uptick in performance during the peak grape and stonefruit season
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NewsTopfruit growers face two per cent rise in costs
Inflationary pressures around orchard management and post-harvest operations are behind an expected rise in costs for apple and pear growers in 2026, according to new research by the British Apples & Pears association
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NewsColombian avocado exports to reach 194,000 tonnes in 2025
Launch of Avocados From Colombia quality seal caps a year of record growth for the industry
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NewsGovernment raises inheritance tax threshold after sustained campaign from farmers
U-turn lifts limit from £1 million to £2.5mn following months of protests and warnings about impact on family farms
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NewsRed cabbage ‘gatecrashes’ the British Christmas dinner
Tesco believes antioxidant-rich vegetable has become mainstay of festive roast, benefitting from rising demand for brightly coloured vegetables
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NewsAH Worth launches new kale into Tesco
The new Tesco Finest Red Kale has a striking leaf colour and sweeter flavour, and adds to AH Worth’s premium brassica range
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NewsGovernment confirms PO funding will not be renewed
Farming minister Angela Eagle has said the Fruit & Veg Aid Scheme will ‘permanently close’ at the end of this year but future support is being considered
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NewsMorrisons slashes Christmas veg to 5p
The festive promotion is available to More Card loyalty customers and prompted Aldi to make further reductions to match the price of 5p on core Christmas veg
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NewsEcuador confirms presence of Fusarium TR4
Agrocalidad declares a six-month phytosanitary emergency after the presence of the fungus on a farm in El Oro province is corroborated
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NewsNew juice made from surplus apples launches at Waitrose
A bumper season and smaller fruit sizes has led to a limited edition apple juice under partnership between Waitrose and juice brand Daily Dose
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NewsNew Port Community System completes initial roll-out
Initial roll-out of upgraded port system is now fully operational as Community Network Services prepares to expand into further key terminals including DP World London Gateway
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NewsCape Town port delays disrupt South African grape exports
South Africa’s grape export season faces challenges from severe port delays and growing competition from Peru and Chile
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NewsGenesis Fresh showcases new premium mandarins across Spain
Attendees were able to evaluate Havva and Sigal in orchards already in full commercial production, and learn about other new varieties
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NewsSouth African mandarin production soars in landmark season
The CGA said a final volume of 53.5mn cartons represented a 19 per cent increase on initial estimates of 44.9mn cartons
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NewsBella Fruitiva sees UK lychee potential
Despite climatic challenges facing the island of Mauritius, exporter Bella Fruitiva continues to see good opportunities for its exotics, including breadfruit and fresh lychees
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NewsSpanish cherry exports climb 11 per cent to 43,604 tonnes
Fepex’s Cherry Committee reports positive season results with exports reaching a value of €188mn
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NewsBrakes launches new round of scheme to back small suppliers
‘Get Set Supply!’ aims to give small businesses a foothold in wholesale food supply
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NewsCo-op to require all UK produce to be LEAF certified
Retailer is rolling out the compulsory certification across its British supply chain throughout 2026 after consultation with its grower group
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FeaturesBelgium’s Hoogstraten increasing visibility in UK
Belgian strawberry exports to the UK are on the up, according to Hoogstraten’s Jan Engelen, who also has high hopes for specialty tomatoes