News from FPJ – Page 281
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Govt in £30m cash boost for farms
New funding will be available in early 2019 with more cash available for fruit and vegetable technology
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Tesco’s head of e-commerce leaves for energy giant
Adrian Letts leaves Tesco after spearheading major growth in online sales channel and launching nationwide same-day deliveries
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New asparagus variety launched for warmer climates
Pacific Green variety said to combine high yields with premium tip quality, following successful international trials over past three seasons
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Trading blows in nuts
Tit-for-tat tariff rises are causing disruption and uncertainty in the US nut sector, but the UK market is enjoying strong growth as the trend for healthy snacking continues apace
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AD chief calls for universal food waste collections
Industry body touts environmental, economic and employment opportunities offered by AD in letter to the Treasury
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POs win funding pledge from Defra
Producer organisations have been promised equal funding to current EU support after Brexit, Defra announces
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Packaging gangmaster arrested in Newport
Latvian man arrested on suspicion of labour exploitation in fresh food packaging and processing in south Wales
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‘Trawler net’ method heralds “new era” of food fraud detection
Next Generation Sequencing for plants and fungi will allow food testers to detect adulteration in complex products containing fruit and veg
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Plant-based diets now commonplace, research suggests
One in two British shoppers either follow or are interested in a vegan, vegetarian or flexitarian diet, according to IGD survey
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Chambers doubles international supply chain
The UK growers said they had grown their worldwide supplier network by 100 per cent in the past year
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Florette launches Superfood Side Salad bowl
Leading salad brand looks to build on success of bagged Superfood Salad which has enjoyed consistently high demand
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Food production ‘must be at heart of Agriculture Bill’
Among other things, NFU calls for multi-annual budgetary framework to allow farmers to invest for the future
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ITV veg ads ‘will inspire, not focus on health’
Veg Power TV adverts will move away from health message and aim to make children excited to eat fresh produce, says Food Foundation's Joe Ralling
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"Expect leek shortages in the New Year"
Growers are battling difficult natural and financial conditions, with crops smaller and lower in numbers across Europe
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Berry Gardens aiming to double in size by mid-2020s
Speaking at FPJ Live, chief executive Jacqui Green laid out bold plans to double its turnover by stealing market share from confectionary
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FPJ Live: "You are the good news"
A wide array from the fresh produce trade's colourful cast took the stage to rally behind their industry in uncertain times
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ITV teams up with Veg Power for new ad campaign
The campaign aims to inspire a more positive attitude to vegetables, particularly among children
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Reader-voted champions crowned
G's, Berry Gardens, MMUK, Angus Soft Fruits and Nationwide Produce among the winners at UK Fruit & Vegetable Awards 2018
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Organic sector calls for clearer no-deal Brexit plan
Trade board and certification body call for improved contingency plan to avoid potential nine-month trade delays
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NFU responds to UN climate report
The IPCC's landmark new report urges world leaders to take drastic action to avoid the worst consequences of climate change