Markets news from FPJ – Page 10
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WAO triples retail presence
The World Avocado Organization now has partnerships with 30 supermarkets in 12 countries to promote avocado consumption
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Tesco calls for govt to back green innovation
Stand by net zero and support environmental innovation, urges Tesco boss as supermarket unveils rapid expansion of low-carbon fertiliser trial
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Aldi trials new loose produce items
Garlic, limes, lemons and oranges made available loose in pilot aimed at cutting plastic packaging
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Largest Lidl warehouse in the world opens in Luton
New £300m RDC will service 150 stores, create up to 1,500 jobs, and be the retailer’s first to feature automation in Britain
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JFC launches Homegrown salads brand at Asda
Vertically farmed range of bagged salads hits shelves and online, promising sustainability benefits and more consistent quality and availability
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Clarifruit’s QC revolution
Tech entrepreneur Elad Mardix believes Clarifruit will transform quality control in the global fresh produce industry. The Clarifruit CEO and co-founder gives Fred Searle the lowdown on the world’s first AI-powered QC platform for fresh fruits and vegetables
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CHA showcases ‘best of British’ in Madrid
The Commercial Horticultural Association (CHA) is hosting a diverse group of UK companies at its pavilion during Spanish produce show Fruit Attraction in October
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LEAF launches school competition
LEAF Education has rolled out its first national primary schools competition, All for Farm and Food for All, in England
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Aldi drops produce prices
The UK discounter has this week lowered the prices of 10 fruit and veg products
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Govt publishes final BTOM
Final Border Target Operating Model delays start of new post-Brexit import checks and confirms EU fresh produce not subject to pre-notification requirements or UK border inspections
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Pleas for greater rationalisation and branding in grapes
South African growers have to evaluate up to 50 new varieties before they can make decisions on new plantings
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Govt pressed for answers on post-Brexit border controls
Labour has written to government demanding clarity on new post-Brexit border controls after reports of their delay
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TuberTurgor launched to cut potato waste
B-hive Innovations has embarked on a potato-bruising-detection project with a view to reducing produce waste at retail
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Govt mulls short-term scheme to help hospitality sector
The Home Office is considering new short-term visa schemes for young workers from some EU countries to plug gaps in UK hospitality sector
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MPs urge supermarkets to champion UK produce online
A campaign led by Conservative MP Luke Evans is urging retailers to create a Buy British section on their websites
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Fischer Farms secures Red Tractor and GlobalGAP accreditations
Vertical farming business says achievement brings the company one step closer to supplying the major supermarkets
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All change for Peruvian avocado markets
Chile enters the top three destinations for first half of 2023, displacing the US market
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Oddbox and Penrhos Spirits launch 'wonky' gin
Two food-waste-fighting firms join forces to create limited edition spirit made with out-of-spec cucumbers and apples
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Blueberry sector touts fruit’s brain benefits
Fruit’s cognitive benefits are down to their antioxidant and phytochemical properties, which combat inflammation and potentially improve blood flow
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Mushrooms positioned as energy-boosting ‘super food’
Marketing campaign aims to increase limited awareness of vegetable’s vitamin B content as people’s diet suffers during cost-of-living crisis