News from FPJ – Page 219
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ArticleCo-op launches new plant-based vegan range
The retailer follows supermarket trends in ramping up vegan ranges to keep pace with consumer demand
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ArticleCBE for Peter Barfoot
Barfoot and Mash Direct's Tracy Hamilton lead the way for fresh produce in the Queen's New Year's honours list
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ArticleAgronomy heavyweights scoop potato awards
Leading researchers David Firman and Graham Tomalin recognised for contribution to UK potato industry
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ArticleAldi Xmas veg "Christmas gift"
Aldi reduces prices by nearly a quarter on Christmas vegetables ahead of the big day
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ArticlePerfoTec launches machinery for shelf life extension
The Dynamic Liner System will allow growers and packers to produce liner bags on location and therefore extend shelf life and save on costs
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ArticleTesco use stickers to highlight flood impact
Shoppers will be urged to look beyond any superficial blemishes on potatoes affected by heavy rains this autumn
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ArticleOver 100 gather for NextGen's inaugural winter ball
Young growers and industry members urged to focus on people and environment in keynote speech by Angus Davison
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ArticleRetailers reducing plastic packaging use
UK Plastics Pact report reveals 3,400 tonnes of plastic packaging already removed from fresh produce
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ArticlePotato-growing trial uncovers big savings
AHDB farm excellence network reveals how reducing nitrogen fertiliser can save time and money while still improving yield
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ArticleFelixstowe engineers vote for strike action
Dispute at UK’s busiest container port relates to plans to transfer tyre fitters to outside firm, with fears over pay and working conditions
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ArticleVegan food set for "biggest ever" Christmas
Veggie-based dishes have nearly doubled in sales at Waitrose as the trend continues to grow
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ArticleLEAF Marque launches new Standard
Latest version of green assurance system features changes to rules and requirements on soil health, biodiversity and community engagement
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ArticleFPJ Big 50: IPL takes top spot
Asda's buying arm takes this year's crown with fresh produce businesses jostling for position in a growing market
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ArticleNatoora launches plastic-free packaging
High-end supplier develops packaging for Natoora, Waitrose and Whole Foods that can be recycled and home-composted
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ArticleCo-op to open 30 new stores before Christmas
New openings in transport hubs, city locations and residential developments follow continued growth at UK's sixth-largest grocer
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ArticleAlbert Bartlett unveils new ad campaign
New campaign ties in with the potato supplier cutting 20 per cent plastic from its packaging
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ArticleWageningen calls for action on global food security
Environmental project supports innovation and urgency from food producers around the world to ensure we can feed ourselves in 2050
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ArticleCandidates support environmental health
More than 100 prospective MPs have pledged to back CIEH manifesto if voted in, committing to help improve food standards as UK leaves EU
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Article"Atrocious" weather halts NI potato harvest
A tenth of the country’s potato crop is still in the ground after extremely wet autumn and difficult earlier conditions make 2019 a year to forget
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ArticleSA honours raisin champions
Ceremony aims to mark a century of raisin production in South Africa and honour some of its finest modern growers