News from FPJ – Page 298
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A theory of micro economics
Everybody from retailers to Silicon Valley is taking note of new and innovative micro produce varieties. But how far can the “cool” category go in retail?
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Iceland hot on customer satisfaction
The frozen specialists were ranked number one in food retail by a comprehensive consumer survey
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Tozer Seeds launches Australian subsidiary
'Tozer Seeds Pacific' business will cover Austalia, New Zealand, South East Asia, China and Japan
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UK agri-tech "not reaching potential"
New report states Britain can take a leading role in agricultural robotics with greater collaboration
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Cold March hits English apple output
Leading growers report higher than anticipated 'June drop' following cold weather, with the new season's volumes set to suffer
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Coregeo chief marketer takes APAL job
Michelle Evans appointed head of group marketing by Pink Lady brand owner Apple and Pear Australia Limited
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Tomatoes' taste test
Almost half of German consumers say they aren’t satisfied with the taste of tomatoes. Fred Searle reports from the European Tomato Forum in Düsseldorf on what needs to be done to improve the fruit’s flavour
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One week to go to awards deadline
Reader-voted awards are free and simple to enter, with categories for everyone
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Food inflation cools despite hot weather
The British Retail Consortium’s Nielson shop price index shows a marginal slowdown in price inflation in June
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New toolkit to help improve soil health
Resources gathered in GREATsoils project include online guides with practical advice from growers on testing and improving soil health
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New school veg campaign kicks off
ProVeg UK are offering a range of experts to help introduce more plant-based meals into school kitchens
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Agriculture fatalities among highest in industry
New figures from the Health & Safety Executive reveal that 29 people lost their lives in agriculture-related accidents last year
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Farmers still struggling with BPS applications
Applying for EU farming subsidies still too complicated, NFU says, calling for better support for applicants
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Iceland trials paper carrier bags
Retailer explores whether customers are willing to switch to 10p paper bags as it steps up war on plastic
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Sainsbury's price cuts hit grocery sales
The retailer's grocery sales slowed to 0.5 per cent after £150 million investment in price reductions
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Anglia Crown sold in MBO
Bakkavor sells hospital meal supplier to management, describing the subsidiary as "non-core" to its activities
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UK seed potato varieties approved for Kenya
Three British varieties have been accredited for export to East African country, creating promising export opportunities
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Lord Mayor visits Spitalfields Market
Current Lord Mayor of the City of London, Charles Bowman, received a cheque from the market for charity The Lord Mayor's Appeal
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Heatwave heating up fruit and veg prices
Wholesalers say prices on some produce are "tremendously high" due to supply issues and high demand from hot spell
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LSA initiative seeks out horticulture leaders
Land Settlement Association’s Fellowship Scheme aims to bring through next generation of industry heads