News from FPJ – Page 165
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Article‘AHDB Hort levy will be scrapped’, says Eustice
Defra secretary tells NFU Live he will respect outcome of ballot but says government is exploring options to retain certain valued services offered by R&D body
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ArticleUK targets Asia in produce export push
UK government launches new food and drink export campaign targeting markets beyond Europe, namely Asia
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ArticleLabour pledges to get closer to farming
Sir Keir Starmer uses NFU Live appearance to promise a closer relationship with farming and calls on government to do more
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ArticleTesco ramps up community cooks programme
Supermarket's Community Cookery School moves into its second phase as it looks to boost knowledge of healthy cooking
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ArticleRespected Total Produce trader dies of Covid-19
David Cobham was an expert in the salad and vegetable trade and will be remembered as a “leader by example”, with “a sharp wit” and “outstanding trading skills”
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ArticleLabour crisis hits UK flower sector
UK flower sector hit by post-Brexit labour shortages, reports Tech Register
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ArticlePoorer nations' emissions 'being hit by UK's food chain'
Fairtrade Foundation wants UK's net-zero targets to include offshore emissions to take into account food industry impact
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ArticleNationwide Produce in International Track 200 once more
Supplier lands 192nd spot in this year’s list following international sales growth of 42 per cent driven by Brexit-related business opening in Ireland
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ArticleSainsbury's trials PP recycling scheme
Supermarket to offer recycling system in stores to help deal with packaging common on salad and other fresh products
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ArticleHome compostable bag move for Riverford
Box scheme leader to replace 1.25 million plastic bags in partnership with Tipa
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ArticleHuntapac enjoys best Christmas ever
Volume sales up 12 per cent in December, with packhouse investments helping veg supplier keep pace with rising demand
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ArticleHospitality faces long-term Covid restrictions
Bizimply Survey shows foodservice sector expects to face long-term anti-Covid measures and post-Brexit staffing shortages
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ArticleGraduates: the produce sector needs you
UK sector appeals to graduates to commit to a career in fresh produce
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ArticleAsda takeover completed
Issa brothers and TDR Capital complete buyout of supermarket chain from Walmart, but still await CMA approval
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ArticleCarrot Symposium switched to 2023
International event focused on carrots and other apiaceae will now take place in October 2023 in York
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ArticleNew seed donation project to boost wellbeing
CN Seeds initiative provides seeds to charities, schools and other organisations to help boost mental and physical health through gardening
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ArticlePropagating talent in ornamentals
Fred Searle speaks to Steve Carter of wholesale plant nursery Fleurie Nursery about how the business near Chichester has benefitted from the MDS fresh produce graduate scheme, hearing his views on the state of recruitment in ornamentals and fresh produce
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ArticleNew regulations to combat Xylella
Government to introduce new Statutory Instrument to fight disease affecting grapevine, citrus, olive and other plants
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ArticleNew app wants to spearhead Pick for Britain drive
App uses social media to track down prospective seasonal workers and matches them with producers, making sure they appreciate tough realities of the job
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ArticleFreshfel, FPC reach out to UK government
Organisations urge UK government to extend derogations on phytosanitary certifications for fresh produce to avoid disruption