News from FPJ – Page 268
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ArticleSales growth for Bakkavor
Despite weak consumer confidence, prepared specialist sees revenues rise in the UK
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ArticleFruit and veg 'must be future of food'
Major EAT-Lancet Commission report says plant-based diets are the future for both health and environmental reasons
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ArticleWaitrose boosted by fresh sales rise
New figures suggest shoppers are starting the year on a healthy footing as fruit, vegetables, vegetarian and vegan food performs well
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ArticleM&S loosens up with plastic-free trial
Over 90 lines of fresh fruit and veg will be sold loose at an M&S Tolworth store in a bid to stamp out unnecessary plastic
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ArticleScientists create "fabricated" soils
New ways of making custom soil from waste could help solve food security problems with degraded soil a growing problem
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ArticleCo-op shelves 60m plastic bags
New compostable bags unveiled last September by the retailer have helped take large amount of plastic out of the supply chain
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ArticleTenderstem launches new purple variety
'Tenderstem Royale' will be sold exclusively at M&S, with brassica brand responding to demand for new veg that is easy to prepare and cook
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ArticleWaitrose fruit and veg black plastic free
The retailer has removed black plastic on all fresh produce after introducing alternative packaging
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ArticleFrankish named chair at CGMA
Grocery logistics specialist appointed to replace Pam Alexander, who is stepping down after six years in the role
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Article£5m food waste fund opens
Government invites applications from food redistribution organisations to help "end scandal of food waste"
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ArticleStubbins Food Partnerships ceases trading
Waltham Cross-based firm blames tough trading conditions and the economic climate as it falls into administration
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ArticleTesco added to robot buggy delivery service
Shoppers within two miles of Tesco store in Milton Keynes can now have groceries dropped off with 15 minutes by a six-wheeled bot
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ArticleGene find unlocks potato colouring
Scientists at The James Hutton Institute say discovery could help breed new colourful and improved potato varieties
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ArticleNew commercial director for Mack Fruit
Tim Watson moves into the fresh produce industry after nearly two decades working in dairy and alcoholic drinks
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Article‘Deluxe’ sales drive Lidl Christmas growth
Sales of premium range increase by a third, helping Lidl steal £58 million of spend from other major retailers during festive period
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ArticleFarm unions warn over no-deal Brexit
Four UK farming unions send letter to MPs reminding them of their responsibility for maintaining the UK food supply
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ArticleGene editing could spice up tomatoes
Pungent compounds that make chilli peppers spicy could be activated in tomatoes thanks to gene-editing, scientists say
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ArticleTough year end for M&S
Despite solid Christmas trading figures, market remains a challenge for premium food and clothing retailer
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ArticleGreenyard opens new UK ripening chambers
Spalding-based business unveils new facilities as part of £2 million investment over two years
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ArticleChina a target for British organics
Select committee into promoting British food raised the potential of China as a new export opportunity for organic produce