News from FPJ – Page 279
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ArticleSoloberry unveils North African alliance
Berry supplier announces strategic alliance for strawberry supply with Morocco’s iBerry and Egypt’s Korra Agri at Fruit Attraction
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ArticleWeather brings mixed season for Kent growers
Growers in 'Garden of England' have seen lower yields, inconsistent harvests and smaller fruit size due to lack of rain but it’s not all bad news
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ArticleHydroponics startup gets funding boost
Aberystwyth-based Phytoponics scales up and eyes retail contracts after patented technology receives $650,000 in funding
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Article"Robo-dog" will carry fruit on its back
The new design from React Robotics can carry fruit to the packhouse from the field saving on precious labour time
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ArticleFargro launches new ‘flexible’ finance division
Service will support horticultural growers with loans that take crop cycles into account
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ArticleNFU calls for Budget measures to ease Brexit pain
Union calls for reform of capital allowances, tax relief on depreciation of farm infrastructure and capital allowances for early tech adoption
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ArticleNew plant app to combat pests
CABI's PestSmart is a rare example of "reverse innovation" having been created by international development programmes in poorer countries
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ArticleRavenhill launches tangerine boxes at Ocado
Poupart’s deluxe produce brand launches 750g Christmas box designed to feed a whole family
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ArticleOrchardWorld launches citrus boxes at Ocado
New product pitched as cheap and convenient way to garnish your Christmas drinks
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ArticleHorticulture tops EU productivity gains
Fruit and veg producers leapt ahead of other agricultural sectors recording 10 - 15 per cent gains in output in 2014 - 2015
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ArticlePumpkin growers using "scare" tactics in field
Pumpkin producers for Asda are deploying scarecrows to keep birds off the popular Halloween crop
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ArticleOrganics shown to lower cancer risk
Cancer diagnosis is 25 per cent lower among organic consumers, according to research led by the Sorbonne University in Paris
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ArticleJack’s supports local charities with store openings
New openings near Chester and Birmingham see Tesco discounter invite community groups to apply for funding
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ArticleFareShare ‘saves UK economy £51m’
Charity already delivers huge savings to charities and state, and ‘up to £500m’ could be saved if half of UK’s surpluses were redistributed
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ArticleDutch industry veteran Eric Truffino dies
Truffino was best known for founding the Dutch Golden Tomato Club which gave valuable insights on Dutch horticultural production
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ArticleSoil Association targets purchase frequency boost
Only 4.4 million shoppers dominate organic sales in UK, with certification body challenging suppliers to get other shoppers buying more often
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ArticleCMA CGM and Panalpina partner to cut emissions
Shipping and forwarding titans sign agreement to slash CO2 emissions by introducing new LNG-powered ‘mega-vessels’
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ArticleHalloween brings scarily large pumpkin selection
Retail price analysis: This Halloween there’s something for everyone from different sizes, formats and even produce
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ArticleAll change at Greenvale
Greenvale’s new MD Andy Clarkson told delegates at FPJ Live about the challenges of production, sustainability, and the company's potential return to the private sector
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ArticleThames freight on the rise as ‘Vision’ strategy bears fruit
Freight volume surges thanks to Thames Vision strategy to maximise use of the river and take lorries off the road in London and South East