News from FPJ – Page 239
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ArticleNew variety pays off for blackcurrants
Good yield predicted this year after climate-adapted variety set for first harvest
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ArticleUK Fruit & Vegetable Awards open for voting
FPJ subscribers can now review the finalists in 10 categories and have their say on who collects the coveted trophies
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ArticleJavid 'must broaden Apprenticeship Levy'
New Chancellor urged by employment body to extend levy to give more opportunity to temporary workers
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ArticleEmployee model helps Riverford to record sales
Veg box specialist expects turnover to top £70m next year, having switched to employee ownership in 2018
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ArticleTesco removes home delivery plastic bags
Retailer aims to save 2000 tonnes of plastic by ditching plastic carrier bags in home delivery scheme
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ArticleJohnson hints at GM future
New Prime Minister uses inaugural speech to Parliament to call for a sector free of GM rules
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ArticleLords hits back at veggie burger claim
Lords committee opposes EU proposals to ban use of the words 'burgers' and 'sausages' in relation to meat-free products
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ArticleFlorette launches microwave green beans
Salad brand leader makes first foray into prepared veg with new line in Blakemore stores
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ArticleGove out as Villiers takes helm at Defra
Defra secretary moves to more Brexit-facing role, to be replaced by another Brexiteer, Theresa Villiers
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ArticleLords to address food inequality
House of Lords committee is seeking evidence on how healthier foods can become more accessible to tackle health inequality
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ArticleApples 'possess over 100m healthy bacteria'
Research indicates importance of fresh produce, such as apples, in healthy gut function, with organic crops even better
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ArticleRestaurants are "failing UK farmers"
New table from Soil Association reveals which British restaurant chains are better at sourcing seasonally and sustainably
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ArticleOrganic guide offers path to foodservice
New Soil Association guide aims to help suppliers to access the burgeoning foodservice market
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ArticleEx-Branston man joins Eden Search & Select
George Christoudias is among three new hires for executive search consultancy
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Article"Peas are a greener choice for making gin"
Replacing wheat with peas can help reduce the environmental impact of gin production according to new study
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ArticleNFU urges new PM to back Brexit deal
Farmers' president Minette Batters congratulates Boris Johnson and urges him to consider the needs of the food production sector
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ArticleMcColl's accelerates convenience focus
Retail group upgrades stores with new focus as well as revamping its Morrisons-supplied Safeway range
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ArticleCooler summer catches up with retailers
Overall supermarket sales fell for the first time in three years as fewer festivities and hot days dent turnover
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ArticleM&S honours fresh produce suppliers
Several fruit and veg growers recognised by M&S for their innovative work at the retailer's Select Farm Awards
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ArticleSainsbury's tests plastic-free loose produce
Trials in two stores will replace single-use plastics with drawstring recyclable bags and customers' own containers