News from FPJ – Page 188
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ArticleCovid-19 has exposed ‘serious weaknesses’ in UK food system
Experts concerned that UK supply chains are ill-equipped to deal with long-term effects of pandemic, according to new report
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ArticleHealth kick continues amid Covid-19
Over half of consumers are eating more healthily and sustainably, according to IGD report examining impact of pandemic
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ArticleVeg in focus during Healthy Eating Week
British Nutrition Foundation event to encourage exercise, healthy eating and mental wellbeing
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ArticleAldi and Puffin Produce back Welsh spuds
New heart-shaped logo will promote Welsh produce to shoppers looking to buy local
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ArticleOlympic athlete jumps on board with Jazz
Apple brand signs up long jumper Jazmin Sawyers in latest tie-up with British sporting stars
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ArticleWaitrose runs Fairtrade banana pilot
Initiative in the Dominican Republic aims to boost workers' lives, and is revealed as part of Banana Lovers Day celebrations
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ArticleLockdown boost for organic produce
Waitrose reports strong sales increase across organic food ranges during coronavirus pandemic
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ArticleBrillopak upgrades UniPAKer robotic system
New versions of UniPAKer crate packing system help strike right balance between speed and gentle handling
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ArticleCapespan adopts eco-friendly glass filtration
New product can reduce the producers' water waste and energy consumption according to initial tests by the international supplier
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ArticleProduce represented in trade advisory groups
John Shropshire among members of Liz Truss's group of experts who will give the business perspective in trade talks
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ArticleWhy urban farming should flourish post-pandemic
Dan Evans, senior research associate in physical geography, and Jess Davies, chair professor in sustainability at Lancaster University, discuss why fruit and veg production in towns and cities must become a central theme going forward
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ArticleNew end-effector boosts produce packing
Brillopak design, which works with UniPAKer robot, addresses issue of crates being pushed out of position when packing
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ArticleScottish grower in hot water over GLAA breach
Angus-based vegetable grower had been using an unlicensed recruitment agency to supply labour
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ArticleHeatwaves make for "wonderful" tomatoes
Beneficial weather this year has helped produce a quality tomato crop according to growers
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ArticleOcado ups investment in vertical farm
The online retailer increases its share to 70 per cent in Jones Food Company
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ArticleJHL hails raspberry breakthrough
New floricane variety from James Hutton Limited possesses a game-changing resistance to root rot
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ArticleAsda claims blueberry punnet first
Supermarket has launched 100 per cent recyclable punnet with lid that cannot be removed, and plans to roll it out across other lines
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ArticleLeaf calls for farmer involvement
Food and biodiversity are set to be central themes at Leaf Open Farm Sunday’s two-day online event in September
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ArticleTesco to create 16,000 jobs
Retailer says hiring spree, which will be permanent positions, is in response to growing online business
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ArticleGrowers warned of 'desiccation blind spot'
AHDB trials suggest potato growers need to take adequate steps and ensure they follow an integrated approach