News from FPJ – Page 302
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ArticleTesco and Ocado join new traceability platform
Common ledger for sharing product data is designed to make products easier to trace for suppliers and retailers
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ArticleSainsbury's responds to supplier concerns
Following its mega-merger with Asda, Britain's second largest retailer said it hopes to harmonise prices with the biggest suppliers
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ArticleBerry Gardens upbeat on cherries
Berry Gardens chief executive Jacqui Green discusses the upcoming cherry season and her analysis of category growth
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ArticleLabour ‘to drive up prices’ this summer
New market forecast warns Brexit and wider employment options for EU workers will push up fresh produce prices for hospitality sector
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ArticleRaspberries could decrease risk of heart disease
Research from a London university reveals a simple raspberry drink can help improve the health of our blood vessels
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ArticleFrozen Tenderstem lands innovation award
Consumers recognise brassica brand for NPD excellence at British Frozen Food Federation Awards
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ArticleBees ‘help protect berry crops’
New crop protection method involves bumblebees and a natural fungus, making it suitable for organic production
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ArticleTesco stocks green lemons after citrus shortage
A short Spanish season with South Africa's crop starting later meant the retailer lifted specifications to meet demand
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ArticleNew project to bridge media with farmers
Former BBC presenter Anna Jones wants to overcome 'deep distrust' between farmers and media
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ArticleFarmers risk safety due to financial pressure
Workers in agriculture suffer two to three fatal accidents every month
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ArticleJupiter among fastest-growing firms
Shropshire fresh produce business listed as one of the top private companies in Sunday Times International Track 200
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ArticleHaulage hoping to see Dover traffic ease up
The government is launching a consultation on Operation Stack to solve freight jams that can affect fruit and veg importers
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ArticleColombia Hass the answer
Colombian grower Cartama’s joint venture with Fresca Group has sparked investment in new plantings and facilities as the avocado boom shows no signs of slowing
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ArticleKeane named non-exec at PI
Greenvale owner Produce Investments appoints dairy industry veteran to its board of directors
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ArticleRugby fans going veggie says Twickenham chef
Thomas Rhodes, executive chef at England's national stadium has seen a jump in demand for veggie and vegan options
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ArticleTomato growers warned over late blight
New strain of late blight is causing concern following discovery of symptoms in early-season crop on young plants
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Article'Huge opportunity' in free-from market
Carolyn Hudson of England Marketing says suppliers should seize the chance to gain a bigger slice of the pie
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ArticleDefra issues £23.5m to rural businesses
Farming minister George Eustice unveiled the small grants scheme with the aim of "revolutionising" the rural economy
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ArticlePlaying to win
With the World Cup in Russia now just days away, Fred Searle and Tom Joyce look at the opportunities and pitfalls in sports-based marketing of fresh produce
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ArticleAldi buys more surfeit crops
Suppliers are getting a helping hand from the retailer who are buying excess crop following the NFU's Fruit and Veg pledge