News from FPJ – Page 259
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ArticleArthur Hutchinson merges with new fruit trader
Spitalfields salad wholesaler taken over by new fruit supplier Kemsley & Co after more than 80 years in business
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Article"More can be done" for EU organic protections
New report finds weaknesses across European organic control bodies despite improvements on last ECA report seven years ago
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ArticleGuy Singh-Watson calls out capitalism at business awards
Riverford founder uses acceptance speech at Awards for Responsible Capitalism to argue current system is ‘destroying our collective future’
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ArticleBakkavor launches MA programme at Lincoln Uni
Prepared food supplier helps develop two new food and drink courses that combine a master’s degree with an apprenticeship
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ArticleAldi trials plastic-free cabbages and caulis in Scotland
Five brassica lines will be sold plastic-free for next six weeks as discounter steps up drive to cut down on plastic packaging
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ArticleAndy Macdonald to step down as Coregeo MD
Head of Pink Lady and Tenderstem marketer to hand over reins after helping to create the two biggest brands in UK fresh produce
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ArticleInland import checks in no-deal Brexit
Defra notice says additional horticultural marketing checks will take place, but inland rather than at the border
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ArticleGreenyard could axe 422 jobs
British and German workers are most vulnerable, says the Belgian company, which revealed its transformation plan today
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ArticleSkipping stones
Soft fruits have some fierce competition in cherries, which will capture increasing market share as year-round supply develops. Ed Leahy hears how Chambers plans to take advantage of the boon
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ArticleStraight to plate
Having previously run Simon Rogan’s iconic restaurant l’Enclume, Lancashire chef Mark Birchall now has two Michelin stars of his own at Moor Hall. Fred Searle talks to the Lancashire-born chef about how he has embraced the chef-farmer trend
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ArticlePuffin Produce picks up double award
The Welsh growers earned two accolades at the Co-op's first Welsh supplier awards held in Cardiff
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ArticleBrexit raises food safety concerns
With just over two weeks remaining until the UK’s intended departure from the EU, major food safety questions remain, with access to EFSA and RASFF uncertain
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ArticleTech advances ‘will attract fresh talent’ to fresh produce
Rise of automation, robotics, AI and big data is creating opportunities to welcome brightest young minds into the industry, say leading firms
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ArticleNew Tesco gin from surplus table grapes
Supermarket launches waste-reducing premium spirit, supplied by partnership of Richard Hochfeld and Foxhole Spirits
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ArticleIrish mushrooms brace for Brexit
It’s no secret that Ireland’s mushroom industry has been suffering since the EU referendum, but rather than looking to new markets, Irish producers are taking steps to ensure UK exports stay cost-effective
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ArticleWinning with waste
Ben Whitehead thinks he can help make a big difference with his little packets of rescued fruit and veg crisps. Fred Searle talks to the founder of Spare Snacks about what’s wrong with our food system and how sustainable brands can help change it
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ArticleAutomate to accumulate
AHDB SmartHort conference hears that collaboration will be key to future technological transformation
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ArticleTrade bodies slam late tariff announcement
Government decision to announce tariff details just two weeks before Brexit derided as 'disgraceful' and 'appalling' by industry bodies
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ArticleRoyals ready to roll
After a horrendous 2018 season, Jersey Royal growers are keen for a big season, with perfect conditions and new technology boosting the island’s production
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ArticleAgrial completes Angflor buyout
Florette owner acquires full ownership of Essex-based salad-growing operation after buying out partner Jepco