News from FPJ – Page 193
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Covid-19 outbreak at AM Fresh UK and MM Flowers
In the past three weeks 26 staff have tested positive for coronavirus at fruit and flowers suppliers’ joint site in Cambridgeshire
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PML weathers the Covid-19 storm
Heathrow-based logistics firm says it did not have to cancel any services during lockdown and even picked up new business with IPL
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Take-home grocery sales continue to soar
Despite the easing of restrictions and reopening of foodservice, shoppers are still buying substantially more at supermarkets
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Signs of recovery for foodservice
New figures from The NPD Group show out-of-home eating experiencing an encouraging rebound since the end of lockdown
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Levett named interim chair at AHDB Potatoes
Alison Levett, who has had a successful career in food and drink, takes up the role following Sophie Churchill's departure
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‘Change needed in addressing farm safety’
Alerting fellow farmers to dangerous practices is key to bringing down number of farm fatalities, says NFU
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Jaffa signs up Olympic canoeing prospect
Kimberley Woods, who is tipped for success at next year's Olympics, has been announced as a Jaffa Ambassador
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Public opinion of farming 'at record high'
NFU annual survey shows farmers' efforts to feed the nation during the Covid crisis have not gone unnoticed
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AHDB ballot sparks interest
Grower ballot on AHDB levy suggests funding mechanism must change, say review petitioners
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Cherries added to Scotty Brand mix
New introduction to the brand's seasonal berries range sees the fruit stocked in Asda stores across Scotland
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Job of the Week: Horticulture adviser at NFU
The National Farmers’ Union is looking for a new horticulture adviser to help represent the interests of its grower members
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Campaign victory for school veg battle
Public health minister Jo Churchill says the government will reinstate the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme this autumn
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Vegan sales boost veg at Waitrose
Supermarket reports triple-digit increases in sales of corn, mushroom, courgette and broccoli during the BBQ season
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New CEO for Rothamsted Research
Professor Angela Karp becomes the first female boss in the institute's 177-year history
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Morrisons launches produce-packed box
Fresh produce-heavy Five Meals to Feed a Family of Four box represents Morrisons' latest foray into home delivery
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IKEA creates veg-based meatball
The vegan revolution is complete: the famous IKEA meatball now has a plant-based sibling to rival the iconic food
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New crops developed for vertical farming
New study outlines the huge potential for vertical farming in the UK, promising more stable crops for growers
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Grocers step up home delivery
Aldi has extended its trial with Deliveroo, while Waitrose reports surge in online orders thanks to staycationing Brits
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CRD approves Funguran Progress
Emergency use application approval offers a boost for organic potato growers looking to control late blight
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Food fraud vigilance 'at critical low'
Lloyd's Register warns that the Covid crisis has seen attention drawn away from the risks of food fraud