News from FPJ – Page 132
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ArticleRed Tractor names Alistair Mackintosh as new vice chair
Experienced farming advocate will take up new position in November, when Andrew Blenkiron’s second term ends after almost eight years
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ArticlePre-tax profits soar at Fresca Group
UK fresh produce giant sees turnover shrink but welcomes big improvement in profitability due to effective cost and margin management
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ArticleSainsbury's pledges to be net zero by 2035
Range of initiatives includes the launch of Sainsbury's Global Farm as a portal to showcase the good work of suppliers
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ArticleRecycling solution for Tesco cut fruit
Partnership between Tesco and Faerch will see own-brand cut fruit and other products' packaging contain 30 per cent rPET
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ArticleAlexandra Rose Charity celebrates 1m veg vouchers
£1m spent on fresh produce at markets and independent retailers across UK as part of free voucher scheme for low-income families
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ArticleEnvironment Bill soils amendment rejected
Soil Association says MPs have missed a crucial opportunity to take role of soils in climate and nature crises seriously
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Budget is 'opportunity to back British'
NFU has called for UK financial strategies to support farmers and help them benefit the wider economy
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ArticleBidfresh launches chef support programme
Initiative from fresh food supplier involves creating a suite of recipes and information as customers return to restaurants
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ArticleFeedback call over soft-fruit genetic network
NIAB and the James Hutton Institute are calling for views as it builds a case for a Soft Fruit Genetic Improvement Network
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ArticleUK Kissabel crop hits the market
Growers report outstanding quality and colouring for the club variety, despite weather reducing fruit size
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ArticleGovernment launches Trade & Ag Commission
New body aims to scrutinise trade deals and ensure British farming is not disadvantaged post-Brexit
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Don't switch off UK food supply, says NFU
UK horticulture reports unprecedented labour shortage, yet Home Office interprets visa figures to support anti-immigration agenda
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ArticleGovernment fruit policy "a basket case"
The UK government's current food strategy is an incoherent mess, according to food policy export Professor Tim Lang
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ArticleClock House named NFS Supreme Champion
First-time win for Oli Pascall and his team at the National Fruit Show, with fruit set to be presented to the Queen
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ArticlePink Lady helps fight hunger
Charities across the UK benefit from Pink Lady donation of 100,000 apples, says marketer
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ArticleMPs call on Govt to tackle food waste
MPs and FareShare call on Westminster to commit to vital food waste funding
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Article'Yip-pea' says Yes Peas!
Yes Peas! celebrates success of 'Adopt a Pea Field' campaign which raised enough funds to provide over 2,000 meals for FareShare
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ArticleUKSHi marks World Earthworm Day
UK Soil Health Initiative launches husbandry guide for growers to mark today's World Earthworm Day
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ArticleNZ/UK trade deal threatens UK farming, says NFU
UK government's pursuit of trade deals with world's largest agri-food exporters threatens national farming future, says NFU
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ArticleNCGM flower and plant businesses merge
Zest and Arnott & Mason come together to form Green & Bloom, with nationwide ambitions