News from FPJ – Page 258
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ArticleTesco visits Planasa ahead of blueberry launch
Technical managers from British retailer check out Spanish breeder’s new blueberry programme, with six varieties set for release in October
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ArticleCo-op launches online grocery service
Convenience chain makes move into home delivery using electric bikes to give it a zero-emission point of difference
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Article£50k for NIAB EMR innovation bid
The Kent research group will use the money to pitch for a multi-million pound investment into Kent's fresh produce sector
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ArticleSeasonal workers still need further concessions
NFU Horticulture & Potatoes Board chair Ali Capper on why current labour proposals are a start but don't go far enough
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ArticleLEAF celebrates Marque expansion
Some 39 per cent of UK fresh produce now grown to LEAF standards, with assurance body saying accreditation positions farms well for Brexit
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ArticleBukowski promoted at AC Goatham
Production manager promoted to director of farming in recognition of outstanding performance since joining in 2012
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ArticleBerry grower urges LEAF to look east
Hagrove chief says China presents big opportunity to expand impact of environmental assurance body
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ArticleBerryWorld breeders "win a genome"
KeyGene's "genome-for-free" contest helps breeders develop new and better varieties of fruit
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ArticleFirst Indian Arra grapes land in Europe
Jupiter Group's new production from the Southern Hemisphere increases its supply to ten months of the year
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ArticleStudy links fruit and veg with mental wellbeing
University of Leeds experts Neel Ocean and Peter Howley outline the results of a new study making the link between fresh produce consumption and mental health
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ArticleUnions warn of no-deal tariff impact
NFU-led letter to the Chancellor outlines concerns over distorted trade, warning of significant damage to British farming
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ArticleUK research targets food security in harsh climates
Sustainable glasshouse technologies developed at University of Sheffield aim to solve food security issues in world's harshest climates
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ArticleResearchers make plant disease breakthrough
Discovery of immunity chromosomes in plants can pave the way for developing disease resistant crops
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ArticleBerry sales on the up in Waitrose
Supermarket says it has begun selling berries that were grown and harvested in the UK during the winter
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ArticleAldi backs Ethiopian flower project
Fairtrade initiative aims to empower women to become horticultural industry leaders in the African country
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ArticleM&S faces “uphill battle” to win weekly food shoppers
GlobalData warns expanding food offer will not instantly convert into sales, questioning decision to switch investment to larger stores
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ArticleFull Seed Ahead
Soft Fruits maintained momentum and popularity among UK consumers in 2018, although production clouds linger for British growers
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ArticleAHDB launches "Becoming a Champion" film
Short video hopes to improve labour productivity and health and safety for workers in light of recent fall in numbers
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ArticleSainsbury's and Asda propose store divestments
Both supermarkets have responded to CMA's competition concerns with offer to lose some outlets to help push through merger
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ArticleVeg voucher charity joins forces with HelloFresh
Alexandra Rose Charity to distribute leaflets in HelloFresh recipe boxes to raise awareness and funds for its fruit and vegetable vouchers