News from FPJ – Page 31
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ArticleSakata acquires Sana Seeds
Deal accelerates the Japanese seed company’s cucumber research and business in EMEA
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ArticleUK retailers looking for longer-term contracts in soft fruit
Chambers reveals supermarkets’ growing demand for longer contracts with berry suppliers, following availability challenges in recent seasons
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ArticleNew Golden Kiwi packs launched in Sainsbury’s
Updated packaging offers increased product visibility and ventilation
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ArticleAldi named top retailer for British apples
Discounter honoured by trade for selling the most British apples in the past year
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ArticleCo-op’s farming efforts bring climate award
Retailer outlines its work following win at Fairtrade Global Awards
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ArticleHalls launches Naked Avocado to tackle food waste
Each pack includes three skinless and destoned avocado halves and has a one-month refrigerated storage life thanks to HPP technology
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ArticleNew banana brand tackles ‘produce devaluation’
“The world has got it wrong,” says creator of Fyffes’ new label, which promises support for female empowerment, education, and child nutrition
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ArticleHeavyweight hires for Vertical Future
Vertical farming tech outfit bolsters its commercial and business development team
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ArticleFairtrade announces global award winners
The 2023 Fairtrade Global Awards recognise companies that drive sustainable growing and trading practices
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ArticleVitalion tomatoes ‘pivotal’ in fight against rugose
Resistant variety from BASF/Nunhems is being trialled by major UK producers and could prove a valuable addition as growers navigate threat of ToBRFV
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NFU targets political conferences
The horticulture sector will be prominent on the NFU’s stand at the Conservative and Labour conferences
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ArticleNew easy-to-pick AVA raspberries are ‘works of art’
AVA Monet and AVA Dali will enter into year-round commercial production in 2024, offering Angus Soft Fruit growers premium quality, large fruit and low picking costs
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ArticleSales and profits rise at Fresca Group
Kent-based supplier reports strong set of figures and continued investment
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ArticleOFC unveils high-profile speakers
Ben Goldsmith, Romy Gill and Andy Cato among 30 speakers headlining at Oxford Farming Conference 2024
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Article‘Balance needed’ in avo sector after ‘season of discontent’
High volumes and quality issues made it a difficult summer on the European avocado market and some producers have already started to scale back plantings
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ArticleSummer washout brings larger pumpkins
Tesco reports a good crop for Halloween fans after disappointing summer weather
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ArticleVeg Power enlists Shaun the Sheep
Shaun the Sheep creator Aardman has joined forces with Veg Power to encourage kids to eat veg
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ArticleSweet start to UK apple season
The sunniest June for 66 years has delivered great tasting new-season British apples, says UK grower body BAPL as the 2023/24 deal gets under way
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ArticleFPC Fresh Awards winners crowned
Event crowns winners across the fruit, vegetable and flower industries
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ArticleFarmers set research priorities
Farming and research organisations are teaming up to better understand the research and innovation priorities for UK growers