News from FPJ – Page 255
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Kenya to use inmates for potato harvesting
New scheme in the east-African country will combat worker shortages for its growing potato industry
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Chefs back British watercress campaign
Eight-course meal designed to show off the versatility of watercress was a hit with influencers at London's Grace Hall
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Gilpin wins outstanding achievement award
Northern Irish vegetable grower honoured with Belfast Telegraph Cup for years of service to the industry
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England expects
With a new research hub and a university partnership under its belt, England Marketing is aiming to take market research to a new level
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Mash launches new growth strategy
Major investment from entrepreneur Patrick Riley prompts growth plans in foodservice, with added focus on improving customer services
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Union opposes Asda contract changes
Under new terms, wages would increase but workers would not be paid for meal breaks and would have to work bank holidays
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Tulips flower two weeks early
Belmont Nurseries in Norfolk says warm and wet spring weather has brought forward the season, outpacing Ditch rivals
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Tesco turnaround on track
Strong yearly results "delight" Tesco CEO Dave Lewis after rise in sales and profits buoy the company in tough conditions
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Evidence mounts for 10-a-day target
Average British adult gets just 3.8 portions a day despite studies showing that 10-a-day has major benefits for physical and mental health
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WAO welcomes avo-heavy Pret menu
World Avocado Organisation "thrilled" that almost half the new dishes on Pret’s spring menu feature the fruit
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Thai produce on show during Thai Week
New initiative backed by Thai government to promote Thai produce and cooking saw British chefs learn how to master Thai ingredients
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Mitigating Brexit: Control the controllable
Comment: Paul Harvey, partner at business consultants Newton, outlines what retailers and suppliers can do to limit the damage of Brexit uncertainty
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High hopes for topfruit growth
Sales of apples and pears are holding steady, and there are plans afoot to grow the category through creative marketing
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New general manager for Port of Dover Cargo
Nik Scott-Gray moves south from Scotland at a critical time for the busy Kent freight facility
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Moulton Bulb Co director retires
Man responsible for boosting British onion exports steps aside after a career dedicated to the sector
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AI to protect Berry Gardens' supply chain
Cyber security is an increasing concern in fresh produce with threats of hackers increasing
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Soil Association announces Ecocert partnership
By teaming up with the French organic certifier the duo hope to create a new "integrity-based" worldwide organic culture
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AHDB Potatoes welcomes new board members
Sector board has three new additions, with experience in potatoes and food and drink more generally
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You say tomato, I say tomatillo
Comment: FPJ's US correspondent Amy Cross looks at how tomatillos have found a place in American consumers' hearts
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Knowledge on weed control "getting lost"
New review from AHDB calls for a "major shake-up" of UK weed management efforts