News from FPJ – Page 18
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ArticleGreater vision needed for organic future, says Soil Association
Organic body welcomes some government initiatives, but says nature-friendly production must be the priority
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Article‘Overwhelming public support’ for British farmers
Support for farmers will be ‘a deciding factor in the general election’, NFU believes
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ArticleLEAF Education chalks up achievements
New report highlights extensive work of agri-education organisation in teaching children about link between farming and food
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ArticleSweetCott mandarin makes first appearance in Berlin
Morocco’s Les Domaines Agricoles launched the new SweetCott mandarin variety at Fruit Logistica, describing it as a revolution for the category due to its sweet, juicy taste, late availability and long shelf-life
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ArticleNew Food Security Index among Sunak’s pledges to farmers
Prime Minister revealed a series of measures to support food production at the NFU Conference
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ArticleAldi to create 5,500 new jobs this year
Britain’s fourth-largest supermarket plans to expand its employee network throughout 2024
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Article‘Which party will deliver a plan for British food?’ NFU asks
England’s farming union addresses urgent food production issues with political leaders at annual conference
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ArticleNFU Cymru raises urgent concerns with Welsh govt
NFU Cymru presents farming policy recommendations to Wales’ rural affairs minister Lesley Griffiths
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ArticleRed Tractor governance “sound”, report finds
NFU-commissioned independent review finds “no breach of procedure” in Red Tractor governance
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ArticleMorrisons launches Aldi and Lidl price match
The supermarket has pledged to match or beat discounters’ prices for over 200 products
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ArticleNew study connects prunes with better bones
Research shows eating prunes daily can boost bone health in postmenopausal women
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ArticleSH Pratt buys commercial arm of mango supplier Ripe Now
Leading UK banana distributor expands its tropical fruit range with acquisition of mango business
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ArticleSysco launches innovative carbon labelling system for foodservice
Foodprint aims to put sustainability at the heart of recipe development
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ArticleJIC looks to recruit ‘slug scouts’ to tackle leading pest on farms
The public’s help is being sought in innovative approach to longstanding problem
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Article£1m project aims to tackle threat of FBR in onions
BOPA-led project sees a collaboration of industry and scientists seeking solutions to debilitating disease
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ArticleGrowing Kent & Medway offers £600k for sustainable food innovation
The UK research, innovation and enterprise organisation is looking to fund businesses that can improve supply chain operations in fresh produce
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ArticleWaitrose unveils £30m of own-brand price cuts
Reductions are across a range of everyday staples, including fruit and veg
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ArticleHall Hunter highlights worker benefits in major recruitment drive
Grower says it has the focus on worker welfare as it looks to secure summer berry pickers
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ArticleApple marketing in 2024? It’s complicated…
With a broader range of product types, an array of trademarked brands, and a series of targeted marketing programmes, the business of selling apples has changed dramatically in recent years
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ArticleGovt ‘must take hort seriously or risk its future’, says NFU
Westminster’s response to Lords’ report is inadequate and misses chance to support the UK horticulture sector, farming union says