Supply news from FPJ – Page 9
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NewsUK border ‘most expensive and least efficient’, FPC warns
Nigel Jenney joins other industry experts in telling cross-party EFRA Committee that UK post-Brexit border system is broken
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NewsVertical farm giant Plenty files for bankruptcy
Bezos-backed vertical farm company, which recently partnered with Driscoll’s, secures bridging loan as restructuring begins
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NewsDole launches Exotic Selection Ataulfo mango across EMEA
Group says the mango offers “an unparalleled balance of sweetness and creaminess” to global and pan-European supply chains
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NewsRedPop apples set to double production by 2028
Italian marketer Vog says it sees excellent opportunities for snack apple brand in Europe and Asia
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NewsFirst South African citrus estimate shows balanced growth
The Citrus Growers Association says there will not be an over- or undersupply of South African citrus this year
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NewsBTGA gears up for British Tomato Fortnight
The UK’s annual domestic tomato campaign is set to reach consumers of all ages
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NewsDP World to begin £1bn London Gateway expansion
With approval now gained, construction work will begin in May with a four-year timeframe for completion
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NewsPML Seafrigo keen to help firms hit by Heathrow closure
UK perishable logistics firm poised to “step in and help” produce companies affected by Heathrow closure
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NewsFire destroys Milan fruit and veg wholesaler’s premises
Three buildings at the Ortomercato Milano were consumed by flames during the early hours of 20 March, according to reports
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FeaturesVideo: VOG homes in on the range to grow demand
Head of marketing Hannes Tauber explains why success in the apple market means offering consumers a broad range of different products
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NewsSouth Africa’s grape exports to “significantly exceed” forecast
The country’s table grape industry is ready to sign off on a good season
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NewsA sign of things to come for South African trade?
There is an increasing realisation that trade relations around the world are changing, and participation in AGOA could be nearing an end
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NewsLondon Gateway welcomes first Gemini service call
Maersk Stadelhorn will leave the UK for calls at the ports of Hamburg, Tanger Med, Colombo, Kamarajar, Algeciras and Rotterdam
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FeaturesAnalysis: Ecuador looks beyond bananas for growth
Wayne Prowse highlights the country’s new success in tropical products like mangoes, dragon fruit, pineapples and avocados
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NewsEFRA urges Westminster to protect farmer income
Government must do more to protect farmer income and preserve fairness in UK supply chain, says House of Commons committee
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NewsGovernment policy threatens domestic production, BAPL warns
Incoming wage cost hikes and future inheritance tax changes are damaging domestic production and will hurt consumers, according to apple and pear growers
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NewsAfruibana mourns death of president Joseph Owona Kono
One of the fruit industry’s leading figures, Owona Kono was a tireless defender of fruit producers in Africa
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NewsFPC calls for halt to plant health fee hikes
Fresh Produce Consortium CEO takes centre stage at IFE and calls for government to pause plant health fee hike
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NewsFelix Project hosts food waste webinar
The London food redistribution charity offers online event to inform produce sector about new food waste legislation
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NewsRain dampens Spanish strawberry supply
Excess humidity causes losses of 15-20 per cent of the crop