News from FPJ – Page 253
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ArticleDistributors announced for new late plum variety
Five French and Spanish companies chosen to manage production and distribution of new red-fleshed plum Lovita with first harvest in September
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ArticleRoyal begins peach harvest in March for first time
Major Spanish stonefruit exporter kicked off its peach season in March this year, around two weeks earlier than normal
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ArticleBrits love scratch cooking more than the French
New research from Waitrose reveals over half of country still cooks at home at least four times a week
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ArticlePrepared artichoke hearts land Medfel innovation award
Spanish producer Caudraspania is hoping to drive up artichoke consumption with product designed to add value and convenience
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ArticleSainsbury’s-Asda merger blocked
Sainsbury’s CEO claimed the decision would rob customers of £1bn in savings
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ArticleWaste, and what to do about it
Comment: Tom Elton, business manager at Newton, outlines the results of a survey of consumer attitudes to food waste and looks at how the industry can meet demand
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ArticleNutrient know-how
Nuffield scholar Barbara Bray has published her report into vegetable production for specific nutritional needs
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ArticleBrexit income fear for growers
A recent report by AHDB paints an alarming picture of diminished farm incomes post-Brexit
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ArticleShoppers loosen up on plastic to reduce waste
Comment: Kantar's strategic insight director Ed Griffiths examines how the war on plastic is affecting sales of loose fresh produce
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ArticleNo-deal poses "no immediate risk to food safety"
Chair of Food Standards Agency Heather Hancock says the FSA is ready for Brexit after increasing staff numbers by 30 per cent
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ArticleStrong start for Tenderstem sales
Despite following a year of record-breaking sales, the branded brassica has reported a 20 per cent uplift so far this year
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ArticleAsda gives away veg for free again
Excess unsold stock of cabbage, carrots, parsnips and swedes given away free of charge in the days after Easter
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ArticleGrowers warned to be water-prepared
With the Environment Agency predicting poor irrigation prospects, AHDB says growers should get their strategies in place now
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Article£550k campaign for veg-led baby brand
Babease kicks off big spend in campaign emphasising vegetable-rich content of its products
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ArticleSodexo saves 1,500 uni meals with food waste app
App allows customers to buy unsold food from university canteens at discounted rate
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ArticleRaspberries help treat diabetes
New research reveals how compounds in raspberries can lower blood sugar levels to help people living with type 2 diabetes
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ArticleBerry growers take recruitment into own hands
Scottish growers Barnsmuir Farm and Castleton Fruit optimistic they will meet labour demand after last year’s shortages, according to The Courier
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ArticlePotato stocks still down after 2018 weather
New estimates reveal potato stocks are down 13 per cent on five year average, with dry weather this spring posing new threat
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ArticleHalls donates £1k to South African Scouts
Avocado producer awards over £1,000 to Scout group for its good work with young people in eastern province of Mpumalanga
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ArticleEight in 10 shoppers ‘trying to cut plastic use’ in fresh produce
Over 80 per cent of Brits trying to buy less fruit and veg packed in single-use plastics, while half are willing to pay more for eco-friendly packaging