News from FPJ – Page 296
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Plastic wrap used on half of fresh produce
New survey by British Growers Association will track the industry's packaging trends amid increased scrutiny of plastic
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Cherries: a labour of love
Cherry production is not easy, but with strong sales growth and a modern product, there is much to be excited about. Michael Barker visited Kent grower AR Neaves to find out more
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Impressive obesity strategy must be part of joined-up approach
Opinion: Food Foundation executive director Anna Taylor gives a warm welcome to the new obesity strategy, adding that the government must now deliver what it has promised
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Food redistribution gets govt boost
A £500,000 grant from the government coincides with new figures which show a big rise in redistribution networks
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FPJ Live speakers unveiled
First set of speakers for much-anticipated conference on 9 October includes retailers, suppliers, chefs and scientists
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Farms aim to reduce injury rates by half
The sixth annual Farm Safety Week will raise awareness and promote best practise across the industry
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Agri-tech's million pound PhD students
The AHDB is funding knowledge sharing through its programme to improve industry collaboration
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Brassica Blues
Major shortages look likely as a cold, wet spring followed by a hot, dry summer combine to drive down yields
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Irish grower's potato yield could halve
Drought conditions are the same across the Irish Sea as potato supplier Meades buys new irrigator to battle dry spell
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Fresh produce responds to Brexit White Paper
The industry has welcomed plans for frictionless borders but says more clarity is needed
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Britain's first "pea only" cafe
The Pea Place popped up for one day to show off a variety of "recipeas" prepared by award-winning chef Rachel Green
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Weather devastates British carrot crop
Supply set to tighten and prices expected to rise after 'perfect storm' of poor weather drives down volumes
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Carrot demo day to showcase new varieties
New varieties and crop protection technology will be on show at the British Carrot event hosted by by D Skelton & Sons and Strawsons
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Nordic surprise
Norway may offer surprising opportunities for British growers in future. Chris White took a trip across the North Sea to find out more
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Mango melodrama
Price compression has driven down value sales in mangoes, but consumers are still buying and producers are investing in their supply chains
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Report proposes radical overhaul of farm regulation
‘Unduly precise and inflexible’ regulation under CAP needs to be simplified after Brexit, according to interim report
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Supporting British flowers and plants
Comment: Lee Abbey, NFU horticulture adviser, on how retailer backing for plant and flower growers is crucial for the future of the industry
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UK set for major review of weed management
£36,000 cross-sector project follows loss of important herbicide linuron which has now been phased out
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Tesco enjoying summer sales
Fresh produce punnets are flying off the shelves as Brits remain outdoors and in the mood for refreshing fare