News from FPJ – Page 257
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ArticleRaspberry picker bots "could arrive in five years"
Robotics expert Dr Martin Stoelen believes automation in berry production is nearing as technology advances
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ArticleRetailers 'calling for water and biodiversity audits'
European retailers reportedly calling for GlobalGAP certification to cover water management and biodiversity as environmental concerns grow
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Article'More room for health claims in berries'
Sector needs to move beyond talking about antioxidants and highlight benefits for cardiovascular system and gut health, says Medicinal Chef
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ArticlePollinator losses "widespread" says study
Wild bees and hoverfly numbers have fallen by a quarter since 1980 due to modern faming practises, according to scientists
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ArticleTributes to 'King of Carrots' Clem Tompsett
Described as "the UK's greatest ever carrot grower", Clem Tompsett passed away last weekend
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ArticleSpring start boosts fresh sales at Waitrose
Soft fruit and salads benefit from benign weather in comparison to last year's freezing March
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ArticleSA citrus set for further growth
Producers are satisfied that a season of progress awaits, with exciting times for late mandarin lovers
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ArticleCharging up citrus
South African growers are shaking up their citrus offer, with plans to grow the easy peeler and lemon sectors
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ArticleOutside factors dominate SA citrus
Southern Africa will export another record citrus crop this year, but the industry faces key choices when it comes to supply, writes Fred Meintjes
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ArticleOcado seals Coles online grocery tie-up
Agreement sees Australian chain's online grocery business adopt Ocado Smart Platform technology in a further boost to UK firm
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ArticleAldi backs next gen produce pros
Discounter commits to giving experience to 30 young people from the MDS scheme, which helps produce industry professionals
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ArticleLidl claims industry first with veg box rollout
Discounter says its Too Good To Waste initiative is unique in aiming to reduce fruit and veg waste in store
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ArticleFresh products and prices are on the up
Comment: Kantar Worldpanel's strategic insight director Ed Griffiths analyses the economics of recent fresh produce price inflation
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ArticleDutch Courage
The Netherlands is a key source of salad crops for the UK market, and suppliers are standing firm in their determination to find solutions to the challenges of Brexit,
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ArticleEarly Risers
Like their Jersey competitors, Pembrokeshire Early potato varieties have had a much easier growing season as planting gets underway
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ArticleReport touts retailer 25 per cent market share cap
Charity Sustain's new report suggests a market share cap could help create a fairer, more sustainable food model
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ArticleCo-op breaches Groceries Code
Adjudicator orders retailer to make “major changes” after failing to give reasonable notice when de-listing products and varying agreements
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ArticleTesco kicks off plastic-free trial
Supermarket removes plastic on 45 products as part of long-term pledge to make all packaging fully recyclable
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ArticleNew LSA fellows gather at AHDB SmartHort
The new LSA Charitable Trust fellowship scheme gets underway with the first six fellows meeting for the first time