News from FPJ – Page 321
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New asparagus hybrid sells out in "record time"
Two hybrid seed varieties that offer higher yield and spear quality are proving popular with growers
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Muddy Boots QC checks rise 19 per cent
Over 4.1 million fresh produce items quality checked by software provider in 2017 as food businesses demand greater visibility of supply chain data
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Minette Batters elected new NFU president
The cattle and sheep farmer won a vote cast at the AGM today, becoming the first female president
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Asda sales up thanks to vegan mince pies
The British retailer revealed a 0.5 per cent increase in sales as it's recovery continues
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Fresh produce sector urged to market better
Speaking at the annual NFU conference, its horticulture chair Ali Capper said the fresh produce industry can sell health benefits better
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Branching out
Frozen Tenderstem may be a decade in the making but the brand is confident it will be worth the wait as it targets a new cohort of consumers
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Gove: "I fully acknowledge your concerns"
The Defra secretary of state told farmers he understood their recruitment concerns but would not be drawn on policy detail
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NFU warns of "chaos" if UK "walks away" from EU
The president of the NFU Meurig Raymond urged Gove to reveal a new agricultural policy at the annual NFU conference today.
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Bayer to launch new Nunhems lettuce varieties
New lettuces to be sold under Nunhems brand cover supply calendar by combining production from various countries
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Delays to Dutch peppers could squeeze supply
Adverse weather in Spain and the Netherlands could combine to bring repeat supply shortages in salad veg when supply switches
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Eat potatoes to reduce poverty
One of Britain's largest potato providers Albert Bartlett is raising money for Sport Relief by donating cash and offering activity breaks
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McColl's share price dip after P&H collapse
Annual report issued today revealed collapse of Palmer & Harvey caused supply chain disruption in past 11 weeks
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Government urged to create farming fund
A parliamentary report released yesterday called on government to help agriculture through post-Brexit transition
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Amazon to merge Prime Now and Fresh
E-commerce giant to consolidate two delivery services by end of 2018 in move to drive efficiencies and avoid overlap
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Branston donates over £19k to children's charity
Lincolnshire branch of Kids was one of supplier’s charities of the year in 2017, with fundraisers including a 100-mile sponsored bike ride
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CIEH: "Food could rot in quays"
Head of policy for industry body CIEH says huge tailbacks at British borders could see food left to rot if Britain gets a no-deal Brexit
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Reynolds buys Solstice
Catering giant picks up high-end supplier in pre-pack administration sale, promising to retain its identity and keep staff
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Adjudicator remit will not be extended
Government decides against formally expanding the GCA, but does announce several new measures to support suppliers
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Scientists to build new brassica bot
Researchers at the University of Plymouth announced plans to bring an automatic brassica harvesting robot to market in two to three years
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Scientists identify growth gene in strawberries
Researchers in the US say they have located a gene that regulates growth of the berry, opening up new variety possibilities