Markets news from FPJ – Page 26
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Fairtrade unveils first-ever ‘Non-Fungible Banana’
At COP27 Climate Conference, ’The Last Banana’ will warn delegates and governments alike that the future survival of the fruit is at risk
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Results boost for Del Monte in third quarter
Net sales and income both increase year-on-year despite “continued macroeconomic headwinds”
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Central England Co-operative rebrands to Central Co-op
The society will be rolling out new, modern and fresh branding as sales approach £1 billion for first time
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NCGM produce firms merge
Classic Fresh Foods and Rushton’s have merged operations under new trading name
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Driscoll’s completes Berry Gardens Ltd buy-out
Nick Allen stays on at BGL as world’s number one berry marketer, Driscoll’s, completes acquisition of commercial arm of UK’s biggest berry grower cooperative
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PML inks deal with Tulpin Group
British logistics group is teaming up with European forwarder to expedite Egyptian produce imports into UK
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‘Support precision breeding bill,’ NIAB urges MPs
If passed, new bill would supercharge investment in UK crop innovation and reduction in pesticides, crop science group says
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Mindful Chef launches regenerative farming programme
New initiative from recipe box brand supports suppliers to reduce carbon emissions and enhance biodiversity
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Riverford campaign urges switch from pumpkins to squash
New research by veg box provider shows consumers think land used to grow decorative Halloween pumpkins should be put to better food use
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Royalty to visit National Fruit Show
HRH The Countess of Wessex to attend the 89th National Fruit Show next week
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NCGM traders to star in primetime BBC show
The Night Shift airs on BBC One on Friday 28 October, spotlighting the heroic contributions made by Britain’s fresh produce wholesalers
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Polish berry business faces up to challenges
Dominika Kozarzewska of Polskie Jagody speaks to Fruitnet about the current state of the industry
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Angus Soft Fruits in sustainable packaging first
Company becomes Britain’s first berry supplier to import strawberries using new SPA Airlite punnet
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Freshfel Europe urges action as energy costs soar
Rocketing energy prices have prompted the European fresh produce association to call for action to mitigate the “far-reaching” impact on the fruit and vegetables sector
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‘Without Brexit, Britain’s economy would be booming,’ says ParcelHero
International delivery firm ParcelHero says August’s £800m fall in EU trade adds to the UK’s economic woes
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Sambóa all set to shake up apple segment
As the first commercial volumes hit the market, the architect of the Sambóa project, Marco Rivoira, explains why he has high hopes for the new brand
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Learn from the best at Global Berry Congress 2022
Hear from the industry’s leading players in Rotterdam on 15 November, and learn how the berry category will change in a post-pandemic world
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Dates announced for 3rd Global Citrus Congress
World Citrus Organisation and Fruitnet Media International to host 3rd edition of the Global Citrus Congress on 30 November
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South Africa highlights raisin health benefits
Raisins SA is looking to spread the word about the fruit’s health benefits through a promotional campaign in the UK