News from FPJ – Page 231
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ArticleGovernment supports flood-hit farmers
New £2 million fund will help farmers in North Yorkshire and Lincolnshire affected by serious flooding this summer
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ArticleSlight increase in potato plantings
New AHDB figures show the area of potatoes planted in Britain is still among the lowest on record, despite a small increase
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ArticleHive talking
The National Fruit Show takes place this year on 23-24 October at the Kent Event Centre in Detling, and is promising some new elements for visitors
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ArticleUK's oldest family wholesaler to move premises
Fred Ley & Sons is moving out of Swansea city centre after 35 years due to ongoing redevelopment
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ArticleRebel with a cause
As the Labour Party divides itself over Corbyn, Brexit and anti-Semitism, life peer and former farming minister Lord Rooker opens up to Hayley Campbell-Gibbons about leadership, the restructuring of UK politics and what Labour stands for today
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ArticleRetailers meet Gove to "clear the air"
Leaders of top supermarkets concerned by Gove's remarks earlier this month promising no food shortages
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ArticlePink Lady gears up for sponsored gig
Concert by pop artist Self Esteem at Liverpool Central Library is first musical event of apple brand’s new lifestyle campaign
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ArticleSunny outlook for Sunburst
Pink-fleshed apple to hit Waitrose stores next week, with great things predicted for the long-term future of the variety
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ArticleCyber attack risk ‘growing’ in food supply chains
New report warns that as other sectors become more resilient to attack, criminals are more likely to target food industry’s vulnerable systems
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ArticleNisa launches wonky veg promotion
"Marvellous Mis-shapes" forms part of waste cutting initiative from Nisa, with promotion lasting over two weeks
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ArticleSolid start for Ocado Retail JV
Tie-up with M&S reports first set of figures, with Q3 results showing increase in sales and order numbers
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ArticleJob of the Week: Riviera Produce
Three vacancies have become available at fast-moving Cornish brassicas grower Riviera Produce
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ArticleSeeds from the North Sea
The continued growth of the UK strawberry market has Dutch breeders looking to these shores as a big opportunity to sow seeds abroad
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ArticleWaste Warriors
Dutch fresh produce supplier Spica is focused on sustainability and reducing food waste with its soft fruit venture O’berries. Michael Barker caught up with team lead Omar Ehab to find out more
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ArticleCompagnie Fruitière to build ripening centre at London Gateway
Supplier says facility at port’s Logistics Park will boost efficiency and product freshness, with plans to make it fully operation by 2021
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ArticleAngus Soft Fruits in record-breaking year
Bumper crop for AVA strawberries herald record year for the Scottish growers
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ArticleAldi accelerates London openings
Discounter reveals plans to increase number of stores in capital from 45 to 100 by end of 2025 amid series of major investments
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ArticleDoreen Spikings joins Greenvale
Former Greenyard UK commercial director joins potato specialist as sales director this month
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ArticleSainsbury’s ‘to halve plastic packaging by 2025’
Pledge will focus on fruit and veg packaging among other products, with plans for greater supply chain collaboration
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ArticleM&S launch in-store vertical farm
New concept providing fresh herbs will be rolled out by tech firm infarm