News from FPJ – Page 156
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Graphic Packaging launches new paperboard punnet
ProducePack Punnet is fully recyclable and reduces plastic use by up to 100 per cent if not top-sealed
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Riverford launches fully electric deliveries in Bristol
Move will see organic veg box company save 68 tonnes of carbon a year, with business aiming to turn its entire national fleet electric by 2025
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M&S 'Farming with Nature' scheme under fire
Conservationists warn M&S initiative to release 30m honeybees in a bid to boost sustainable production could damage ecosystems
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Morrisons backs new Rashford campaign
Supermarket will publicise and help distribute new recipes by Tom Kerridge as part of scheme to combat hunger
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Securing succession
The critical issue of succession planning is still taking a back seat in UK family produce businesses, with potentially devastating effects. Here, experts explain how best to approach this sensitive and essential matter
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New hotdesking hub for agri-businesses
Collaborative Hub on Rothamsted Research’s Harpenden campus is designed to encourage collaboration and innovation
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Berry Gardens punnets to tackle ocean pollution
Initiative expected to prevent 204 tonnes of plastic from entering the sea, equivalent to 8.2 million water bottles
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New tool in the fight against frost
AminoA releases new organic-approved natural bio-stimulant to tackle the problem of frost-damaged flowering crops
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Kent traffic measures removed
Government stands down Kent Access Permit and M20 moveable barrier as trade flow returns to normal levels
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Steve’s Leaves launches new Super Leaves
Prepared salad brand Steve's Leaves plans to energise the salads category with the launch of new Baby Spinach & Super Leaves
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Defra drops Pick for Britain campaign
UK government abandons Pick for Britain campaign and encourages growers to advertise seasonal jobs via job centres
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Veg-based brands join Tesco Incubator
Supermarket selects four new entrants to its Incubator Programme, with a focus on plant-based brands
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Labour launches rural policy review
Party argues the government decision to withdraw from the BPS is pushing family farms to the brink of closure
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NFU awarded £30k for STEM project
NFU awarded £30,000 by Royal Academy of Engineering to teach STEM through agriculture
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Views sought for study on Covid impact
James Hutton Institute is among research bodies looking at how UK food and nutrition security has been impacted by the pandemic
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Asda appoints John Fallon as CFO
UK supermarket Asda has appointed deputy CFO John Fallon to succeed Rob McWilliam as chief financial officer
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Planet Organic launches green campaign
Supermarket plans educational content and discounts to encourage shoppers to go green around Earth Day
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Pink Lady backs bees with sticker promo
Competition in partnership with The British Bee Charity and Morrisons aims to raise awareness of bees’ importance as pollinators
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Gist trials UK-first electric trailer for fresh deliveries
Temperature controlled logistics firm Gist is trialling new electric refrigerated trailer for fresh and chilled food deliveries
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Orchard House lands £22m loan following buyout
Deal will allow prepared fruit business to invest in new equipment and product development, targeting growth as lockdown is eased