News from FPJ – Page 331
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ArticlePregnancy test 'could help fight brassica diseases'
'Lateral flow device' detects infective spores carried in air around crops, showing how likely a disease is to develop
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ArticleRivers in producer counties ‘polluted with neonics’
New data from a water monitoring scheme has found rivers in Norfolk, Suffolk and Lincolnshire to be acutely polluted
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ArticleIGD celebrates 2017 charity initiatives
From training in schools to conducting research into the industry's skills gap, IGD’s charitable programmes increased in scale and scope this year
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ArticleLEAF names new chairman
Longstanding LEAF supporter Philip Wynn has taken over from Stephen Fell as chairman
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ArticleNew Port of Tilbury terminal moves a step closer
Tilbury2 terminal will include UK’s largest warehouse and absorb increase in ferry traffic for perishables among other products
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ArticleBritish GM plant biologist receives Chinese honour
Professor who helped create UK’s first GM food rewarded for his contribution to science and agriculture in China
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ArticleBrexit impact hits as avocado craze pays off
FPJ Big 50 2018 analysis: How the market is adapting to volatility of Brexit and riding the wave of fast-rising products
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ArticleTozer Seeds hires new recruit
Isobel Tickner has been hired to expand seed company’s vegetable trial capacity in the UK and head up global trial seed
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ArticleTotal Produce on top in FPJ Big 50
Annual publication ranking the leading fresh produce businesses shows huge change as market volatility bites
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ArticleBlack veg is new purple, say NCGM traders
Black produce tops New Covent Garden wholesalers’ list of top restaurant trends for 2018
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ArticleGrayson Perry donates artwork to Felix Project auction
Auction will raise money for charity project to hand out surplus food to disadvantaged primary school children
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ArticleOcado celebrates sales growth and increased capacity
Online retailer saw revenue grow in the 14 weeks to 3 December and has announced new partnership with Groupe Casino
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ArticleTrend for tropical Xmas trees sends sales soaring
Pineapples have been spotted on homeware, pool inflatables, alternative pumpkins and now Christmas trees
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ArticleRed berries popular at Christmas
New figures from British Summer Fruits claim festive sales of raspberries and strawberries have trebled in a decade
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ArticleNine in ten vegans struggle to find food to go
UK vegans report a lack of ‘grab and go’ options despite major rise in vegan product launches, survey reveals
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ArticleWill it be a jolly Xmas for fresh produce?
In his last column for FPJ, Kantar's Chris Cowan explains what to expect in retail fresh produce promotions this Christmas
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ArticleRetail sales rise ahead of key trading period
Grocery inflation of 3.6 per cent is the highest level since 2013 but price rises won’t deter record shopping spend this Christmas
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ArticleEthical Trade Initiative upholds Fyffes ban
ETI decides there is still no clear process to resolve Honduras dispute though positive engagement has taken place
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ArticleWaitrose unveils sprout-inspired Christmas dessert
Heston Blumenthal's sprout pudding is Waitrose’s third innovation surrounding the festive vegetable this season
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ArticlePeas Please calls for support with new ad campaign
Fresh produce campaign group is looking for businesses and general public to display competition-winning advert