News from FPJ – Page 19
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ArticleAldi to create 500 apprenticeships in 2024
Applications are open for the discounter’s apprenticeship scheme, with opportunities in stores, buying, logistics and transport
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ArticleBardsley England to be wound down following ‘unsustainable losses’
Kent fruit supplier is expected to close in the second quarter after staff consultation
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ArticleNew round of price cuts at M&S Food
Strawberries, bananas and grapes are among 65 prices lowered
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ArticleGSCOP ‘not fit for purpose’, says British Berry Growers
British Berry Growers criticises GSCOP ahead of Parliamentary debate on protecting supermarket suppliers
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ArticleAldi tops new season British apple sales
Latest BAPL retail data shows discounters outperform other supermarkets in backing British top fruit this season
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ArticleGilgrove MD Damian Fowler dies, aged 50
One of the most popular figures on New Covent Garden Market passed away on 12 January
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ArticleEuropean berry consumers feel the heat from Morocco
Unprecedented summer heat in Morocco delayed plantings of raspberries and strawberries last year, contributing to shortages and price rises on the European market this season
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ArticleIt’s not rocket science! Prepare for lift-off at Fruit Logistica 2024
Leading trade fair gears up for digital revolution in agriculture, with expanded focus on smart farming and technology startups
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ArticleGetting set for the EU’s new CSR directive
As the Corporate Social Responsibility Directive (CSRD) starts taking effect, Joanna Nathanson, Freshfel policy advisor on sustainability and international affairs, and Frederic Rosseneu, Freshfel vice president and sustainability manager at Greenyard, shed some light on its expected impact in 2024 and beyond
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ArticleBakkavor reports year of growth in trading update
Fresh prepared supplier says its strategy is yielding results ahead of expectations
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ArticleRobots and drones take centre stage in £4.5m orchard project
Major collaboration of industry players hopes to reduce the environmental impact of tree-fruit production
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ArticleBrits ‘committed to eating veg’, says Tesco
A survey by the supermarket suggests consumers are increasing their veg consumption year-round
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ArticleNew advice for bean growers after heavy rainfall
PGRO has issued updated guidance for growers facing difficult conditions
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ArticleProduce features heavily among new Aldi price cuts
Supermarket announces over 40 price reductions to start the new year
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ArticleRed Sea disruption “will last months”
Fresh produce suppliers face extra transit times and logistical hurdles, which could prove impossible to live with for those who export more perishable product lines
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ArticleRed Sea crisis presents challenge for Indian grape suppliers
Disruption to shipping services creates a major headache in terms of export shipments and imports of punnets, says country’s largest exporter
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ArticleAldi broadens checkout-free store appeal
Aldi has introduced contactless payment at its checkout-free store in London
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ArticleFood security expert Sarah Gurr joins East Malling Trust
Exeter university professor has glittering CV in plant pathology
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ArticleTesco reports bumper sales over festive period
Britain’s biggest supermarket saw like-for-like grocery sales rise over Christmas thanks to price cuts
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ArticleClaims of increase in Peruvian table grape exports “misleading”
Provid urges members to reflect the true situation of the current season