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ArticleAsiafruit Congress: markets on the rise
The opening session to Asiafruit Congress explored opportunities in emerging markets such as Vietnam and India
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Borough Market makes Jane Swift permanent CEO
Swift has experience in corporate and charity sectors having worked with Trussell Trust, Workers Education Association and Landscape Institute before joining the market
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Puffin secures UK GI for Welsh leeks
Puffin’s Blas Y Tir branded Welsh leeks will now carry the UK GI logo giving consumers a guarantee of their quality and provenance
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‘New approach needed to save nation’s food supply’
Comment: Safeguarding the UK’s fresh produce and horticultural sectors must be a government priority
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Home-grown food ‘integral to national security’, says former MI5 chief
Former MI5 director general tells NFU lecture that domestic production is integral to national security
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Podcasts
Fruitbox 93 · Carlos Bonet & José Vottero, Fresh Fruit-X
Carlos and José speak with Chris about tapping into the potential of the Asian market as the engine of the planet shifts to the east
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Automation and supply chain agility ‘will shape sector’ in 2023
Comment: Fresh produce firms must remain agile to meet fluctuating demand, as well as considering investment in automation and AI, as they face up to supply chain instability, inflation, labour shortages and climate change
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Carrots fit for a King
British-grown produce plays starring role in King Charles III’s first state banquet
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2023 could be ‘watershed moment’ for produce
Comment: Following a turbulent year defined by climate change, rampant inflation and political uncertainty, Britain’s fresh produce industry is at a crossroads and looks set for further upheaval
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Tariff win for California prunes
California Prune Board welcomes 0% tariff announcement on UK import of prunes
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Live-cooked dinner showcases best from Belgium
Networking dinner organised by Fresh From Belgium in collaboration with FPJ brings together Belgian exporters and British buyers to sample country’s high-quality seasonal produce
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New Spitalfields staying put for now
City of London Corporation votes for Billingsgate and Smithfield wholesale markets to move to Dagenham but New Spitalfields set to remain in Leyton for time being
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Driscoll’s Russell Allwell discusses Berry Gardens takeover
Exclusive interview: Efficient berry production, better sales and new exports are all part of Driscoll’s plans for UK grower cooperative Berry Gardens, group’s EMEA managing director Russell Allwell tells the FPJ
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‘Don’t underestimate the drought’
Comment: Europe’s worst drought in 500 years is set to slash onion volumes this season, causing spot prices to soar as producers grapple with the twin challenges of climate change and hyper-inflation
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Ukraine apples find safe haven in UK
British importer Growers Direct marks start of new UK-Ukraine apple deal
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Global Berry Congress makes impressive return
Retailers including Aldi, Lidl, Delhaize, ICA and M&S among those who attended the leading event for the global berry business
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‘Protect environmental rewards,’ urges Soil Association
Watering down farm support would be an alarming betrayal of nature, farmers and public health, warns Soil Association
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It’s not a wrap, says WRAP
WRAP’s retail survey shows retailers are taking steps to reduce household food waste, but more needs to be done, it says
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123 Pledge aims to spur action on food loss and waste
Coordinated by Champions 12.3, UNEP and the FAO, the new ‘123 Pledge’ highlights the connection between food loss and waste and the climate crisis and calls for concrete steps
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UK grower future bleak, warns NFU
Growers fear for future as rising costs and workforce shortages impact horticulture sector, NFU warns
