News from FPJ – Page 232
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Crunch time for salad as Brexit looms
UK salad suppliers and processors are readying themselves for a potential no-deal, but some don’t expect import disruption to be as serious as suggested
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HHP sells majority of operations to agri fund
Hall Hunter Partnership agrees to sell five UK production sites to ADM Capital, as well as Portuguese operations
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Leaving a Mark
Agrial’s first UK-owned production site is a statement of the company’s bold ambitions. Ed Leahy visits the Essex location to hear how one of Britain’s biggest salad suppliers is facing up to the future
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One event, two days, three great stages
FPJ Live is taking the traditional conference format to the next level with a content-packed showcase of fresh produce innovation
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Chaos of No-Deal Brexit revealed
The UK government’s Yellowhammer report predicts grave consequences following No-Deal, including higher food prices, delays and disorder
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Co-op boss warns of Brexit fruit shortages
Steve Murrells added his voice to supermarkets sounding the alarm over impact of no-deal on fresh produce supply chain
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Defra pledges £62m to flooding programmes
Severe summer floods in Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and Cumbria spark investment in flood defences and economic regenaration
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Farmdrop launches ethical convenience range
Made by Farmdrop meals only include ingredients from online grocer’s community of sustainable producers, with no plastic packaging used
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NFU calls for delay to end of support payments
Union urges government to postpone as there is no guarantee legislation will be in place to start transition to new farm support system in 2021
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Bakkavor profits dive in "challenging" year
The FTSE 250 fresh prepared business, one of the largest food manufacturers in the UK, releases H1 2019 results
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MP pledges to fight for seasonal labour
Helen Whately tells audience of topfruit growers she is making the case for a wider rollout of pilot seasonal workers scheme
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EAP becomes British Apples & Pears
Industry body rebrands to reflect full extent of apple and pear production and to maximise export opportunities
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Tenderstem and Pink Lady land healthy food awards
Coregeo brands win in Speedy Suppers and Sweet Treats and Puds categories, being rewarded for their versatility and consistent quality
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NFU targets net zero emissions by 2040
Union's ambitious three-pillar strategy to tackle climate change recognises farmers’ position as a source and store of greenhouse gases
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Veg growers seek plastic mulch alternative
New group of veg growers led by Innovative Farmers will explore biodegradable and non-plastic options for weed control
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Ulma appoints new sales director
Ed Williams says Ulma is leading the way in plastic reduction solutions and environmental responsibility
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‘Not all bananas are the same,’ says Fyffes
Irish banana giant’s new ‘Power of the Blue Label’ marketing campaign lists five reasons why shoppers should choose Fyffes
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US leading the way on prepared salads
FPJ's US correspondent Amy Cross looks at how the prepared salad category has expanded Stateside
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Riverford launches provocative new ad campaign
Organic veg box supplier aims to disrupt with multichannel campaign highlighting potential negative impacts of food choices
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Nairobi looks to shore up trade with UK
Kenya lobbies for more investment from Britain as assurances are given that duty-free horticultural trade will continue after Brexit