News from FPJ – Page 185
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Waitrose ends multibuy shrinkwrap on tins
Move, which aims to eliminate single-use plastic, affects wide range of tinned vegetables and beans
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Key principles for Scottish plant health unveiled
Advice aims to help protect Scotland's plant resources from the threat of novel pests and diseases
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Pink Lady donates to UK charities
Apple brand has donated 50,000 apples to 11,000 charities across the UK in partnership with FareShare
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Govt meeting on border checks “a washout”, says RHA
Roundtable meeting with Michael Gove on border procedures offered “no clarity”, according to Road Haulage Association
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French tech deal for indoor farm group
Growth towers from UK agritech firm IGS will produce a range of herbs and salads to supply French retailers
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Sales boost for Co-op
Revenue and profits rise at convenience specialist despite high costs associated with Covid-19
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Tesco partners Olio app
Major new partnership to redistribute food and fresh produce will be rolled out across all 2,700 UK stores
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MDS and Redfox in graduate push
Recruitment agency to help promote new graduates from leading management scheme to the fresh produce industry
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Fieldwork Robotics wins Covid-19 funding
Tech firm behind robotic harvester wins extra government funding as demand rises for its technology amid deepening labour shortages
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Lidl to make further plastic cuts
Sweeping new plastic reduction measures will speed up the removal of non recyclable and single use plastics at discounter
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Iceland makes plastic rallying call
Supermarket joins environmental groups in calling on grocery chains to publish transparent figures on plastic usage
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LEAF Open Farm Sunday goes digital
Organisers urge producers unable to host an event in past to “dip their toe” by posting videos and photos to social media about food and farming
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Greencore CEO appointed IGD president
Patrick Coveney will replace Morrisons chairman Andrew Higginson, becoming first CEO of private-label manufacturer to take the role
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Conservation can beat "rapid" soil erosion
Major new report warns that nearly a fifth of soils used for food production will not last another 100 years
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Polymer Logistics optimises APS Group's supply chain
Packaging specialist helps leading UK tomato producer improve productivity and efficiency in its supply chain with new bespoke solution
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Grocery sales still in strong growth
Sales growth continues to be over 10 per cent, though there are signs this is slowing down as Covid shopping patterns change
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York to host international carrot event
UK wins the bidding to host ISHS International Symposium on Carrot and other Apiaceae in October 2021
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Whoa! Pink Lady donates apples to horses
Pink Lady dishes up apples for horse sanctuary and a rescued pony with a taste for the top-selling brand
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New avo ripening facility unveiled
Softripe technology described as "game-changer" for avocado storage
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Innovative tomato pack tackles waste
'Industry first' Sensera variety from Hazera Seeds features 'natural' handles and high taste credentials