Markets news from FPJ – Page 12
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Challenging season for South African stonefruit
While low volumes and logistical problems hurt the campaign, producer profitability increased and marketing activities proved successful
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Fresca buys EA Cook Ltd
Birmingham fruit and vegetable wholesaler EA Cook Ltd to become part of Fresca’s M&W Mack Ltd wholesale division
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UK hospitality struggles to recruit and retain staff
British restaurants and pub businesses are being forced to reduce hours and close early as UK hospitality job vacancies rise above pre-pandemic levels
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British Berry Growers team up with Tough Mudder
The grower group will serve up thousands of strawberries at upcoming mud-runs in a bid to promote the benefits of eating berries
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British strawberries run short during Wimbledon fortnight
Major UK suppliers estimate shortages of 10-20 per cent in July after hot June brings forward production, opening up a gap in supply during key sales period
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Sainsbury’s “focused on food first”
CEO of the UK’s second-largest supermarket says group is using profits from other parts of the business to keep food costs low
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Jaffa partners with Leicester Tigers
The citrus brand has linked up with the rugby union club as part of its campaign to promote healthy eating
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Cost-of-living crisis fuelling obesity
Urgent action needed to tackle UK obesity epidemic and help low-income families eat more healthily, says nutrition expert
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‘Organics offer sustainable answers’
Soil Association optimistic about future UK organic sales thanks to food’s sustainable credentials
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Europe set for low pear crop
Upcoming European pear harvest will be one of the smallest in the last ten years, according to forecast released at Interpera
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Festival of Fresh 2023 in pictures
FPJ’s open-air summer festival allowed the UK fresh produce trade to catch up, share ideas, enjoy the sun and take in a heavy-hitting speaker programme at the site of AMFRESH’s new packhouse and innovation centre
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Pink Lady in Minions tie-up
Pink Lady collaborates with Minions on Aldi apple promotion targeting children
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‘Big four’ reject claims of excess profits
Supermarket bosses tell MPs they are not making too much money from high grocery prices
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Post-Brexit border checks could push up produce prices, warns FPC
UK fresh produce traders will not be able to absorb the estimated £10m extra cost of checking goods entering from EU, warns the Fresh Produce Consortium
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‘Make produce sexy,’ says AMFRESH
The fresh produce department needs a complete makeover to combat falling sales, according to the UK’s top fruit supplier
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Retailers face MP questions over rising food prices
UK supermarkets face government pressure to reduce grocery prices
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Sainsbury’s sets up station pop-up to help nourish the nation
Sainsbury’s DINspiration launches at London King’s Cross station to inspire busy commuters to eat healthily by offering grab-and-go meals
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Food inflation here to stay
High grocery prices are unlikely to end before next summer, but fresh produce quality and sustainability still top the bill for consumers depite the cost-of-living crisis, IGD tells Festival of Fresh
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Growers forecast bumper crop of UK blueberries
Some 6,000 tonnes of British blueberries are expected to hit supermarket shelves across the UK between now and September
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Less is more in current climate, says Kantar
Festival of Fresh audience hears how retailers should focus on staple ranges as shoppers reduce fresh produce varietal repertoire as cost-of-living crisis continues