News from FPJ – Page 242
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ArticleLottery win boosts veg campaign
The Peas Please initiative has won a major cash injection that will keep the project running for another four years
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ArticleFruit molecules help combat cancer, AI project reveals
Oranges, carrots, cabbage and grapes all help fight cancer, according to initiative using public’s smartphones to speed up research
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ArticleRosé berries are next big thing
FPJ's US correspondent Amy Cross describes a new trend getting berry fans excited across the pond
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ArticleBlue Skies marks ‘10 years transforming lives’
Fresh-cut fruit supplier’s foundation has now implemented over 100 projects in Africa, spanning education, sanitation, health and wellbeing
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ArticleVarietal revolution shakes up grape market
New varieties offering better consistency and unique flavours are driving growth in the grape category, but also creating confusion among consumers
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ArticleShipping firms ditch British flag amid Brexit uncertainty
Departures from shipping registry could cut taxation revenues and make it more difficult to secure extra space on ships to help cope with no-deal
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ArticleRetailers making waves in plastic alternatives
Seaweed and Langoustine shells give hope for plastic replacements, UK businesses tell Parliament
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ArticleUK enjoys surge in strawberry exports
Britain celebrates record strawberry shipments in 2018, seeing a 56 per cent leap in export value, according to HMRC
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ArticleGreat British Pea Week returns
Campaign aims to celebrate pea harvesting season and highlight the crop's credentials
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Article“High-quality” Ayrshire potatoes hit Tesco shelves
Greenvale expects peak quality as first product of season arrives at Tesco stores in Scotland
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ArticlePoor quarter for Sainsbury's
Supermarket reveals disappointing set of results, with all areas of the business reporting a decline in sales in challenging market
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ArticleTesco boss sounds Brexit deadline warning
Planning for 31 October leave date “more difficult” because Christmas stock will leave less capacity to stockpile, says Dave Lewis
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ArticleA fly in the ointment?
Mango growers around the world will soon have to contend with new EU regulations on fruit fly, with fears this could have an adverse effect on supply and product quality
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ArticleUK cherries set for "abundant" summer
Recent rains didn't impact cherry production ahead of harvesting as growers aim for vintage season
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ArticleNew science tackles fresh produce waste
University of Lincoln initiatives include creating flours from fruit and vegetables to cut food waste in the chain
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ArticleDutch strawberry breeder appoints new UK agent
Paul Masters makes move from ornamentals into soft fruit with Dutch firm ABZ Seeds
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ArticleLabour to improve poor families’ access to fruit and veg
New law proposed to tackle poor nutrition among children from lower income families
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ArticleRecord graduates take "life-changing" course
The Marshall Papworth Fund teaches practical agriculture skills to students from developing countries
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ArticleAHDB calls for new SPot farm
Volunteers in the West Midlands wanted to host trials and help agronomists build knowledge for the industry's benefit
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ArticleMixed reaction to Hunt's £6bn farm pledge
Tory leadership candidate promises cash to support farming, but critics say the priority must be to avoid a no-deal Brexit