News from FPJ – Page 332
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ArticleVeg grower exports caulis to Europe
Southern England Farms is exporting Cornish cauliflowers to Europe throughout the winter season in a range of formats
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ArticleFirst Yorkshire forced rhubarb comes through
First batch of season arrives at Bolton catering supplier, with wholesalers expecting especially high demand due to Brexit currency shift
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ArticleBrexit breakthrough gives green light to trade talks
An agreement on the Irish border, the rights of EU citizens and a financial settlement has been deemed ‘sufficient progress’
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ArticlePrice of Christmas dinner rises due to Brexit
Good Housekeeping's annual survey finds the average cost of Christmas dinner is up 16 per cent as prices rise across the plate
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ArticleM&S launches stoneless avocados
Retailer has limited volumes of Spanish-grown stoneless avos with edible skin and measuring around 8cm
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ArticlePackaging waste is a 'growing priority'
As supermarkets get more serious about tackling packaging waste, sustainable solutions are emerging, but more commitment is needed to reduce the industry’s reliance on plastic
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ArticleLabour situation is looming disaster
Opinion: British Summer Fruits chairman Nick Marston on why the lack of a labour scheme would be a catastrophe
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ArticlePink Lady penetration rises
Apple brand has unveiled its final retail promotions of the year as penetration rises to 83 per cent of UK population
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ArticleMorrisons sells supersize Braeburn
Retailer said giant apples were caused by late spring frosts and delayed flowering with average weights hitting 450g
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ArticleCypriot new potatoes return to shelves at Tesco
Retailer responds to continued demand for seasonal new potatoes during winter
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ArticleTesco doubles Xmas veggie offering
Retailer has launched first-ever vegan centrepieces with cauliflower and mushroom wellingtons as meat-free sales soar
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ArticleBranston field manager scoops AHDB award
Jim Aitken wins ‘Above and Beyond’ award for contribution at potato supplier's Scottish site
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ArticleWaitrose launches 'colour-changing' sprouts
Redarling sprouts turn from purple to red once cooked and have launched at Waitrose ahead of festive season
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ArticleNew ventilated potato sack helps stop the rot
Jute bag with ‘ventilated striping’ could help Scottish seed potato exporters minimise bacterial growth during export
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ArticleAldi to give away fresh food on Christmas Eve
Discounter said charities can collect all unsold fresh food from stores to help those less fortunate and prevent food waste
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ArticleKoppert Cress joins forces with UK chefs’ guild
Dutch microgreens specialist to train members of Craft Guild of Chefs in how to use leaves as ingredient, not just a garnish
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ArticleCalls for government to ‘scrap unskilled migrant labour’
A Brexit lobby group has submitted a paper calling for end to unskilled EU labour and a capped seasonal worker scheme
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ArticleAldi’s potato sales rocket in Wales
Sales up 33 per cent after retailer introduces homegrown offer, proving importance of provenance to Welsh consumers
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ArticleGateway to the world
New produce business Halo is gearing up to begin building at mega port and logistics hub London Gateway
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ArticleVoucher scheme expands into Liverpool
The Rose Vouchers for Fruit & Veg scheme will allow low income families in Liverpool to redeem vouchers for fresh produce