Markets news from FPJ – Page 24
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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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School Scheme under scrutiny
Freshfel Europe has stressed the value of the continued implementation of school fruit and vegetable schemes to the EC
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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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Wrap names Sebastian Munden as new chair
Previously executive VP and general manager of Unilever UK & Ireland, Munden sees the climate action group as key to the fight against climate change
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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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Aldi launches foodbank fund
Dicounter Aldi announces emergency foodbank fund to support charities this Christmas
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‘Packaging status quo is a catastrophic option’
Comment: Continued resistance to change in food and drink packaging will mean mutually ensured environmental destruction
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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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Lidl gets a lot bigger
Lidl GB attracts over 770,000 more shoppers each week as discounter promises customers a cost-saving Christmas
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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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Fruit Logistica 2023: expert advice and practical solutions for all
Event programme for world’s leading fresh produce trade show in Berlin offers visitors valuable information to make better business decisions
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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
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‘MPs unite behind Free School Meals’
Politicians unite with demands to extend free school meals ahead of Chancellor’s autumn budget, says The Food Foundation
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Veg Power in Dreamworks tie-up
Veg Power links up with Dreamworks Animation’s Kung Fu Panda to help families provide healthy and affordable lunchboxes
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‘Get your vit hit with mushrooms’
Grower group launches high-impact winter marketing campaign to promote mushroom vitamin-D benefits as daylight hours dwindle
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South African stonefruit volumes to rise
Hortgro anticipates increase in plum, peach and nectarine crops as part of a “high-quality export season”
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Greenyard demonstrates “resilience and robustness”
Sales increase and earnings remain fairly flat in first-half of the year despite “unprecedented economic turmoil”