News from FPJ – Page 159
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ArticleNew frozen produce venture launched
REMS Frozen Foods is a collaboration between three produce industry figures and will supply the food manufacturing trade
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ArticleWilson's Country plants first earlies
First Northern Irish earlies on track for an early June harvest, says Wilson's Country as plantings begin
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ArticleMaguire named president at Pulses UK
KWS-UK sales manager steps up from vice president at a time of growth for the domestic pulses sector
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ArticleBrakes launches hospitality support plan
Series of initiatives includes 10 per cent cash back on fresh produce and other lines, as well as discounts and further support
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ArticleGrocery sales slowdown for Covid anniversary
Growth rate reduces but remains high as supermarkets start to annualise sales against stockpiling on eve of first lockdown
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ArticleCovid tests for drivers entering England
Question marks raised about why rules weren’t introduced sooner but Logistics UK says new tesing regime must remain proportionate to risk
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ArticleGrocemania attracts more investment
Grocery delivery service Grocemania raises over £170,000 in latest funding round
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ArticleRenewable energy move for Gist
Logistics operator converts DCs to 100 per cent renewable electricity as part of wider green move
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ArticleSustainable farming school in development
New facility at Harper Adams aims to help the food production industry become more sustainable
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ArticleAsda loses appeal in equal pay claim
UK supermarket Asda loses Supreme Court appeal in claim over equal pay brought by shop floor workers
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ArticleJob of the Week: Senior Fruit Buying Manager at IPL
Asda’s fresh produce supply division IPL is looking for a procurement expert with experience, negotiation skills, passion and a deep knowledge of growers
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ArticleBusiness confidence still low among farmers
NFU survey shows farmers lack confidence to invest due to concerns around phasing out of BPS, rising input prices and impact of Covid-19
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ArticleLEAF report shows Marque progress
New report reveals LEAF Marque businesses are leading the way in sustainable farming
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ArticleProduce pioneers: E Oldroyd & Sons
Yorkshire’s famous forced rhubarb industry would no longer exist were it not for the pioneering spirit of E Oldroyd & Sons and its Rhubarb King
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ArticleTenderstem enjoys record sales
Tenderstem broccoli promotions will focus on special occasions as Covid restrictions relax, following two months of record sales
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ArticleSouth Africa welcomes "excellent" currant crop
Producers in Olifants River valley enjoy high volumes and good quality thanks to favourable growing conditions
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ArticleTesco launches climate change 'manifesto'
Ahead of this year's COP26 Summit, supermarket outlines key areas of focus where it can improve its environmental impact
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ArticlePotato ballot result 'reflects brewing discontent’
AHDB petitioners welcome “clear vote” to do away with potato levy while NFU calls for clarity on R&D body’s future “as soon as possible”
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ArticleLiverpool to become drone hub
Drone Major Group unveils world's first test and development area for drone technology in Liverpool City Region
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ArticleDyson Farming extends UK strawberry season
Dyson Farming innovation extends British strawberry deal with first fruit of season picked this month from new hi-tech glasshouse