News from FPJ – Page 163
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ArticleLEAF changes Open Farm Sunday date
LEAF Open Farm Sunday to move to last weekend in June when Covid restrictions expected to lift
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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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ArticleMinisters mull relaxed border checks
Food shortage fears prompt UK government plan to ease post-Brexit checks on EU imports, reports The Observer
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ArticleWomen 'at forefront of modern farming'
Comment: On International Women's Day 2021, Sarah Mukherjee, co-chair of the Oxford Farming Conference 2021-22, recounts her personal journey and explains why more diversity is still needed
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ArticleEmpower women in global ag, says UN
Empowering women is crucial to sustainable food security, says UN food agency on International Women’s Day
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ArticleNFU takes farming to schools
NFU live lessons teach 200,000 primary school children the relevance of science and technology in farming as part of British Science Week
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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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ArticleSPot Scotland moves into second year
AHDB project continues, seeking sustainable solutions for the seed potato industry
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ArticleNationwide delivers 7,500t of food to the vulnerable
Comment: Scott Hollins, director at Nationwide Produce, describes how the supplier has lent its support - and its facilities - to FareShare
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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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ArticleEx-Premier chief joins Orchard House
Food and drink industry heavyweight Gavin Darby is named chairman at UK fresh and prepared fruit supplier
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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
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ArticleAffinitus marks 30 years supporting produce
Management software solutions provider Affinitus celebrates 30 years supporting the fresh produce industry
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ArticleLockdown further boosts retail sales
Supermarkets again saw strong double-digit sales growth at the start of 2021, but that is expected to slow when lockdown is lifted
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ArticleAldi comes to rhubarb rescue
UK discounter Aldi stocks 1 million sticks of forced rhubarb destined for hospitality sector to support growers
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ArticleNFU Cymru challenges pollution regs
NFU Cymru explores legal challenge to Welsh Government’s decision to introduce all-Wales agricultural pollution regulations
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ArticleUncertainty slows Scottish potato sector
Slower seed sales thought to be behind higher stored total than five-year average, but there's hope for a positive summer