Markets news from FPJ – Page 52
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ArticlePersimon enjoys high quality despite lower volumes
Bad weather limits exports of PDO-certified Spanish fruit but quality remains high as sector looks to boost market share
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ArticleWestfalia’s green mission to mark founder’s birthday
Avocado and fruit specialist commemorates Dr Hans Merensky by pledging to recover group’s total carbon emissions by 2049
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ArticleOddbox overhauls brand experience
Updates include seasonal eating guides, tips on fighting food waste at home and personalised impact reports on how much veg you've rescued
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ArticleJ.O. Sims lands first UK cherry farm
Broomfields of Holt joins supplier’s global portfolio as it strives for year-round supply
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ArticlePandemic pushes produce among 18-24 bracket
British 18-24-year-olds are eating more fruit and veg and cooking more from scratch than pre-pandemic, new study reveals
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ArticleHealthy Profits: health sells, so let’s harness it
In a new FPJ column called Healthy Profits, with accompanying video, nutrition-trained chef Julie Cleijne discusses opportunities to capitalise on the health trend and sell more produce
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ArticleBehind the scenes at Co-op’s food hub
Central England Co-op throws back the curtain to reveal how its distribution centre in Leicester has kept shelves stocked and staff safe during the pandemic
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ArticleCobrey Farms auctions asparagus for charity
Grower in Ross-on-Wye raises £1,200 for local hospice with first few bunches of the season
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ArticleAldi funds 60 produce apprenticeships
Aldi will fund 60 produce industry apprenticeships over the next two years, in partnership with MDS
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ArticleMorrisons makes net zero 2030 farm pledge
Morrisons has pledged to become the first UK retailer to be supplied by net zero carbon farms by 2030, five years ahead of the market
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ArticleOnline shopping reaches "sticking point"
Online grocery shopping is here to stay, says Nielsen, with a 132 per cent increase in February sales from the same time last year
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Article‘Food shopping should be a joy, not a chore’
Comment: Why I’m feeling conflicted about my visit to Amazon Fresh’s new till-less store in west London
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ArticleUK berry sector grows 600 per cent in 25 years
Celebrating a quarter century in existence, trade body British Summer Fruits has helped the category achieve remarkable growth
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ArticleVeg Power kicks off 2021 activities
Mushrooms will be first vegetable showcased by the successful campaign, which has “exciting growth plans" this year
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ArticleTesco unveils major health plan
Supermarket makes series of commitments, including stocking more plant-based food and upping veg content of ready meals
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ArticleAmazon opens first till-less store in London
Amazon has opened a cashier-less grocery store in London - its first "just walk out" shop outside the US
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ArticleTop farm retailers crowned winners
Outstanding farm retailers were crowned winners at online national award ceremony celebrating best in the business
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ArticleLogistics trade welcomes NI extension
Decision to extend Northern Ireland grace period is good news for the flow of agri-food products, says Logistics UK
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ArticleSainsbury's cuts office jobs to invest in food
Sainsbury’s will axe 500 office roles to fund lower prices and strengthen its online business, retailer announces
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ArticleFPC calls for wholesale trade support
The FPC, NFU and FDF have welcomed the Chancellor's Budget, while highlighting areas needing further attention