News from FPJ – Page 326
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ArticleTesco says no to refill containers for food
Consumer rejection of single-use plastic moves into food as man tries to use refill containers for produce at a Tesco deli counter
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ArticleGeest Line relocates operations to Dover
Shipper said relocation from Portsmouth was prompted by the capacity potential in Dover's western docks redevelopment
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ArticleNature’s Choice launches quirky veg juices
Juices include cavolo nero and parsnip, with latter described by NCGM wholesaler as an eco-friendly substitute for almond and soya milk
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ArticleVan drivers switch junk food for veg
New study finds 'white van drivers' are swapping a diet of junk food for fresh produce and regular exercise
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ArticleIndustry mourns ‘monumental’ loss of Charlie Hicks
Food writers, wholesalers, chefs and friends have paid tribute to Charlie Hicks as a legend among his peers and the glue holding a community together
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ArticleTesco and Sainsbury’s ‘to cut thousands of jobs’
Retailers announce management shake-ups in drive to slash costs, but Tesco says several new roles will also be created
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ArticleSuppliers asked for views on risk in global food chain
Producers, processors and retailers could feature in a new report by Lloyd’s and Moore Stephens to assess supply chain risk
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ArticleTenderstem reaches 10m kg milestone
Record volume sales grew by 14 per cent in the last year as Tenderstem records ninth year of double-digit growth
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ArticleWaitrose to scrap non-recyclable black plastic
Retailer will remove black plastic from own-brand produce by end of 2018 as it cannot be identified by lasers used by waste processors
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ArticleHOPS expands recruitment service
Seasonal labour specialist is launching a new agri-executive recruitment service to help plug industry’s skills shortage
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ArticleNew organic banana brand targets UK and France
Allfresch is set to import its first shipment of Dominican Republic-sourced organic bananas under new brand Mibio
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ArticleLea Valley Growers host Brexiteer to discuss labour issues
Iain Duncan Smith has met with members of Lea Valley Growers Association after he backed calls to ‘scrap unskilled migrant labour’
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ArticleLaurence Eldred: A life’s journey well travelled
Laurence Eldred, who made his mark on Spitalfields Market over more than seven decades, has died after a short illness aged 90. His son Martin pays tribute to the memory of his father
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ArticleEx-Hargreaves Plants salesman sets up new firm
Stefan Belakov has set up a new plant material business supplying berry, asparagus and topfruit categories
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ArticleAHDB commits £5m to farming innovation
Industry body to plough money into PhD courses after identifying UK productivity gap of over £4bn in lost GDP
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ArticlePlant science under the microscope
With scientific advancement moving forward at a breathless pace, Michael Barker picks out five innovations offering a brighter future for crop production
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ArticleBakkavor turnover rises
Group makes pre-closing trading statement to announce revenues up 4.6 per cent in 2017
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ArticleStephanie Hildon named as new CEO at Langmeads
Former chief executive at furniture brand G Plan will drive future growth and lead vision of becoming ‘European herb champion’
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ArticleGovernment to beef up Channel border security
Theresa May set to pledge £44.5m to tighten up border security between UK and France as Macron visits UK to strengthen Calais border treaty
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ArticleHuge cocaine stash hidden inside fresh pineapple
A 745kg stash of cocaine was hidden inside yellow cylinders before being disguised in emptied out pineapple skins