News from FPJ – Page 197
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ArticleGovt opens £6m fund for flood-hit farmers
Growers in England affected by February’s extreme weather conditions can now apply online for grants to help them recover
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ArticlePotato growers on high alert for blight
Blightwatch alert system is showing highest level of blight threat at crucial stage in potato growth
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ArticleCalifornia Prunes expecting surge in demand
Sales of the dried fruit set for potential boost after Dutch scientists find possible link between Vitamin K deficiency and coronavirus deaths
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ArticleAsda cuts plastic from salad and asparagus lines
The supermarket has ditched plastic forks and plastic trays form several fresh produce lines
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ArticleAG Thames completes restructuring
UK fresh fruit supplier realigns business, stating it is better placed for the future after suffering a pre-tax loss
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ArticleUK and EU farmers unite in call for free trade agreement
NFU president says it is “disappointing” that little progress has been made in trade talks, stressing importance of agri-food exports to UK
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Article"Help shape new agriculture qualifications"
Government body is urging the industry to consult with them on new agricultural T Level qualifications for school students
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ArticleWaitrose.com orders top 150k a week
Waitrose has doubled the number of weekly orders it is processing since the beginning of the year, with more to come
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ArticleSaving the 'squeezed middle'
Group of 20 food organisations calls for better government support for those supplying the stricken foodservice sector
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ArticleNational Asda listing for Scotty strawberries
New-season Scotty Brand strawberries on sale in 200 Asda stores across the UK
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ArticleVirgin Media gives Mash Direct free airtime
New €1million support package from Virgin Media will help Irish SMEs showcase their resilience following coronavirus outbreak
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ArticleUK peers to open door for gene-edited crops
"Number of peers" in House of Lords allegedly keen to amend new Agriculture Bill in favour of gene-editing in England
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ArticleSteve’s Leaves extends range
Sweet Beets & Little Leaves becomes third bagged salad in brand’s range
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ArticleBakkavor on road to recovery
Fresh prepared specialist says sales are bouncing back after Covid shock, though UK salads are still suffering
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ArticlePuffin Produce supports local food bank
Supplier in southwest Wales has made three large donations of its Pembrokeshire potatoes to the vital service during coronavirus pandemic
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ArticleWatch: Pink Lady's first-ever TV ad
Colourful creative encourages consumers to try a Pink Lady and 'Taste the Wow'
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ArticleVitacress scheme is "next level" of sustainability
New Vitacress Farm Excellence programme sees the salad supplier team up with LEAF Marque
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ArticleUK veg production on the slide
Report finds that vegetable production has fallen 12 per cent to the lowest domestic level for 12 years
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ArticleBrassicas the focus of new AHDB strategic centre
Trials at East of Scotland Growers in Fife will test bio-stimulants, herbicides and methods to prevent downy mildew in cauliflower
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ArticleCovid-19 grants allocated to food charities
Wrap announces first round of redistribution organisations to receive emergency Defra funding during coronavirus pandemic