Markets news from FPJ – Page 35
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IGD forecasts 15 per cent food inflation this summer
Monthly food bills are set to rise by another £43 per month for a typical family of four, hitting most vulnerable households hardest
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BerryWorld varieties win big at Superior Taste Awards
Major supplier’s proprietary and exclusive soft fruit varieties recognised again for superior taste by prestigious International Taste Institute
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Jupiter marks start of RSA citrus season
The Shropshire, UK, based international fruit grower-shipper announces start of South African citrus season with exports under way to the Middle East and Indian sub-continent
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UK border inflexibility hits produce imports
Fruit and veg imports face damaging and unnecessary delays due to rigid approach of UK border officials, produce industry reports
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NFU hails National Food Strategy ‘a clear milestone’
NFU, British Growers Association and IGD welcome the government’s National Food Strategy, while organic sector and Food Foundation respond less favourably
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Clock House Farm to extend berry production with £10m renewable energy project
Kent soft-fruit producer Clock House Farm announces £10m renewable energy project to grow berries out of season
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Eustice denies Brexit factor in shrinking economy
Environment Secretary tells BBC Breakfast that Brexit is not a factor in Britain’s worse-than-expected economic-growth figures
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UK-EU exports break new record as NI Protocol bill jeopardises relations
New figures released yesterday show the value of UK exports to the EU increased by 8.1 per cent and are now at their highest levels since records began. Yet Britain’s ”belligerent” NI Protocol override bill will likely derail trade once again, warns the international delivery expert ParcelHero
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Survey reveals widespread confusion about healthy eating
Research from British Nutrition Foundation highlights concerning knowledge gap around 5 A Day and sources of fibre and protein
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Aldi top again for compliance with Groceries Supply Code of Practice
Discounter achieves its highest GCA survey score in five years for its overall compliance with the code that regulates supplier-retailer relationships
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Inflation strains supplier-retailer relationships, according to GCA survey
Survey suggests that following two years of pandemic where retailers and suppliers worked closely together and improved their relationships, the pressure from rising prices has caused problems
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Olympic star champions fruit and veg at Festival of Fresh
Landmark event finds UK fresh produce business very much on right track, although it also faces some big hurdles
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The Watercress Company in global first
The group becomes the first watercress company in the world to gain TSG certification
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British Summer Fruits rebrands as British Berry Growers
Industry body’s ambition is for British seasonal berries to continue to provide 100 per cent of the UK’s needs
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UK & Ireland Mushroom Producers launches summer marketing campaign
Campaign aims to unearth and shine a spotlight on the mealtime versatility, sustainability and nutrition credentials of mushrooms
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Abel & Cole makes new commitment on emissions
Company outlines new target for direct and energy-related emissions as part of its first sustainability report
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Uber Eats adds more Asda stores to app
Users will now have access to speedy delivery ofr more than 1,800 products from over 400 stores
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Smartkas to start strawberry smart farm in Harlow
Dutch agtech firm to build and operate UK smart farm to meet growing demand for locally grown strawberries
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Bill Sanderson, last of the old market porters retires
Tommy Leighton of the Covent Garden Market Authority reports on the end of an era at the Market
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Covent Garden Market celebrates 70 years supplying the Queen
Comment: As Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her Platinum Jubilee, traders at London’s New Covent Garden Market look back with pride on 70 years of supplying the Royal Households