Supply news from FPJ – Page 95
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Nim's launches air dried fruit and veg range
New ingredients line is aimed at bars, restaurants and retailers following pandemic dip in demand for on-the-go snacks
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New report extols virtues of mushrooms
Report from The UK and Ireland Mushroom Producers highlights how mushrooms can play a pivotal role in nutrition and environment
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Workers’ rights app now in Ukrainian and Albanian
Labour provider and Albanian migrants charity partner with Just Good Work to translate its workers’ rights app into Ukrainian and Albanian
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NFU urges tailored approach to exit payments
Union calls for tailored support for farmers and flexibility on home ownership in consultation on exit payments and changes to BPS
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JHI proposes Potato Innovation Hub
Potato Innovation and Translation Hub would be based in Scotland and serve as a centre of excellence to find industry solutions
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BCGA brings back demo day
The British Carrot Growers Association Demonstration Day returns as an in-person event this October
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Free training to tackle lorry driver shortage
Pertemps Driving Academy is offering free licence acquisition training at sites in Worcestershire, Yorkshire and, soon, Bristol
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Brassica & Leafy Salad Conference returns in January
Hazera Seeds UK, Sakata UK and Tozer Seeds are among the exhibitors at long-awaited event in Peterborough
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British topfruit growers concerned by rising costs
Increased prices of cardboard, packaging, haulage and labour are putting pressure on UK producers
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SRUC to build vertical farm
New facility will grow nutrient-dense fruit and vegetables that have specific human health qualities
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£1.25m for crop waste research facility
Upgraded Eastern AgriTech Innovation Hub seeks to promote the reduction of unsustainable crop and food waste
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Weather puts strain on UK cherry season
Growers face up to challenging campaign as extreme weather leads to reduced tonnage, although quality remains high
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Ministers 'dragging feet' over driver crisis - union
Unite proposes six-point plan to alleviate pressure on haulage industry and prevent further gaps on supermarket shelves
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Cornish potato grower invests in new grading facility
EW Button & Son purchases state-of-the-art grading equipment following spike in demand for its Cornish early season and ware potatoes
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UK sees cherry glut after hot July
Tesco takes additional volume as Britain prepares for crop of over 6,000 tonnes, according to BBC
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Driscoll's Zara prevails in Taste of Kent Awards
Judges declare entries of Driscoll’s Zara strawberries, Nobility raspberries and Penny cherries ‘Kent’s tastiest'
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Anecoop opens UK office in response to Brexit
Move will help major Spanish cooperative overcome trade and logistics challenges associated with Brexit and HGV driver shortage
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Compass Group bans airfreight across UK venues
Sports and hospitality arm of foodservice giant to place greater emphasis on seasonal British produce in bid to cut emissions
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Infarm appoints crop genetics specialist
Pádraic Flood will lead development of breeding programme to adapt grains, legumes and other staple crops for vertical farming
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Waitrose trials linerless packaging for Gold Kiwis
New plastic-free solution is 100 per cent kerbside recyclable but fruit is not fully visible at point of sale