News from FPJ – Page 317
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Article'Extinct' bee found amid Suffolk farmer's crop
Richard Mann received an environmental award after a bee not seen in the county since 1900 was spotted by a scientist
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ArticleUnilever opts for Netherlands HQ
Company says move is about creating a simplified structure, but commentators suggest Brexit could be part of motive
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ArticleBirds Eye pledges £4.8 million for veg ads
The frozen food giant will expand marketing for vegetables to combat the dominance of junk food advertising
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ArticleFood waste often “very logical” study says
A US study of consumer waste habits suggests people often throw away food based on rational decisions
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ArticleDover port announces £15 million refrigerator
The port agreed terms with contractors to build a new temperature controlled facility to handle Dover freight growth
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ArticleCertis launches new powdery mildew control
Bio-fungicide to be welcomed by growers given limited number of control options against troublesome disease
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ArticlePM backs 'historic opportunity' for farming
Responding to a question in the Commons, Theresa May praised farmers and stressed opportunity of new farming policy
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ArticleTesco launches Swedish meat substitute
Retailer responds to booming demand for frozen vegetarian foods and meat alternatives
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ArticleFarmers have 'six years to change'
Speaking at the CAAV spring conference, secretary Jeremy Moody says production will have to become more competitive after Brexit
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ArticleAvocados for cheap rail fares
Virgin Trains offers novel avocado-based alternative to young people who missed out on the new 26-30 Railcard
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ArticleBitcoin for bananas
Last year, the cryptocurrency craze spread to fresh produce with the launch of organic banana venture Bananacoin. After a positive initial response, its founders now have global ambitions but some are sceptical of the cryto-boom
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ArticleMorrisons profits jump 11 per cent
The retailer posted a 2.8 per cent sales increase as its turnaround continues
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ArticleExperts call for urgent action on soil health
Campaigners and stakeholders call for more detail on government’s soil health pledge at parliamentary debate
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ArticleRaspberries and mash make new ONS basket
Office for National Statistics tweaks basket to include two new fruit and veg, with peaches and nectarines dropping out
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ArticleEuro bodies call for Brexit trade deal
Presidents of Copa and Cogeca write to Michel Barnier imploring minimum disruption to trade after Brexit
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ArticleFresher freight
Food waste from transport failures has been drastically cut by cold chain technology, so can more can be done, or is transport now at waste prevention capacity?
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ArticleAgrial's ambition
Doug Robertson, managing director of Agrial Fresh Produce, explains how the Florette owner’s new structure puts it on the path to significant growth
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ArticleResearch warns of 29-mile tailbacks at UK border
Study finds that adding just two minutes to each vehicle check after Brexit could more than triple the length of queues
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ArticleFarron calls UK food market "broken"
The former Lib Dem leader said Gove's proposals sought to "win headlines" at their spring conference in Southport
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ArticleJonathan Tremayne to leave IPL
Managing director for produce at Asda's buying arm hands in notice after five years at the helm