News from FPJ – Page 260
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UK sets out no-deal Brexit trade plan
Fruit and vegetables among the 87 per cent of products that will have tariff-free access
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First British asparagus arrives at M&S
Wye Valley grower John Chinn continues to deliver UK's earliest product as M&S forecasts major uplift in British asparagus sales this year
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Burgesses take full ownership of Produce World
Company says it has "gone back to its roots" after buying out all minority shareholders
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Grasses ‘can help grow healthier blueberries’
Intercropping with grasses an effective and sustainable alternative to chemical treatments for maximising yield and antioxidant content
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Waitrose launches compostable banana bag
Home compostable bag for Duchy Organic bananas is a first for Waitrose's fresh produce range
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Empowering women in farming in Ghana
Case study: How one farming student on the Marshal Papworth course has helped improve lives back home in Ghana
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Loose sales ‘key to tackling food waste’
Operational consultant Newton urges consumers to choose more loose fruit and veg so they only buy what they need
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Fruiterers open nominations for Under-30s Award
Worshipful Company of Fruiterers will reward young person that has made major contribution to fruit industry
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Organics facing effective Brexit trade embargo
NFU warns that if no deal is agreed with the EU, UK organic farmers would have to sell their exported products as conventional
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Potato stocks down a quarter on last year
Extreme growing conditions last year have driven down AHDB stock estimates, with stores also cleared early due to high winter temperatures
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Sumo takes centre stage in US citrus offer
FPJ columnist Amy Cross explains how US retailers are drawing shoppers in with impressive citrus displays
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GMB petition calls for Sainsbury’s-Asda merger to be blocked
Trade union representing Asda employees urges CMA to stop “incredibly damaging” deal, saying price “too high” for shoppers and workers
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Defra's Moriarty homes in on new role
Defra permanent secretary moves to Department for Exiting the European Union following Philip Rycroft's retirement
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UK firms' growth falls to lowest level in eight years
Sales at British fresh produce companies have fallen by almost four per cent in past year, with UK firms faring worse than European neighbours
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Pallet 'beacons' allow targeted in-store promotions
Launch follows success in Germany where tech from Chep has allowed manufacturers to reach more customers and convert vouchers into sales
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Robust sales for Waitrose as John Lewis struggles
Profits hold up at food retailer despite challenging market hitting the bottom line at upmarket department store
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Fruit Bowl moves into convenience
Fruit snack brand looks to benefit from growth of convenience sector with launch of six new products to be sold in individual packs
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EAP campaign targets obesity
English Apples & Pears urges consumers to substitute unhealthy snacks for British apples as it pushes for ambitious sales growth
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Fears grow over Brexit food safety mechanisms
UK's post-Brexit participation in the European Food Safety Authority has still to be agreed, Lords sub-committee hears
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Dutch fear no-deal Brexit price rises
Berenschot report suggests price rises of up to 30 per cent, with Dutch suppliers advised to set up production in Britain