News from FPJ – Page 334
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ArticleMixed bag for citrus ahead of Christmas
Sales rise despite reports from suppliers that shoppers are switching to other categories due to retail inflation
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ArticleSainsbury's 'aiming for fewer suppliers'
Ongoing supplier review by Sainsbury's has moved from fruit to potatoes as retailer seeks to build direct to grower model
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ArticleDon’t be afraid of ‘green Brexit’, says Sainsbury's
Sainsbury’s Judith Batchelar used keynote address to highlight how sustainable agriculture is a business opportunity
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ArticleCosta Rica's banana challenge
With Costa Rica facing challenges from the weather, changing market conditions and pricing, industry body Corbana has much to keep it occupied
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ArticleEU reaches decision on glyphosate renewal
European Commission Appeal Committee ends impasse, approving a five-year renewal by 18 votes to nine
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ArticlePink Lady unveils festive deals
Apple brand is working with Tesco and Amazon Fresh in two of its final marketing activities for 2017 to coincide with NH crop
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ArticleSainsbury’s calls for new product ideas
Retailer has said suppliers should offer ‘any great ideas’ in NPD and innovation as it seeks to make produce aisle stand out
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ArticleBesana wins listing with Amazon Fresh
New range of dried fruit and nuts launched with online retailer last week
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ArticleBooths reportedly up for sale
Northern retailer has refused to comment on reports in the national press that it is looking for a buyer
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ArticleInvesting in Poland
While many British firms are soul searching about how to trade effectively post-Brexit, others are mitigating the risk by establishing operations in Poland
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ArticleCPM Retail rebrands to Soloberry
Move by AG Thames subsidiaries will bring berry activities under one brand as Soloberry business goes from strength to strength
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Article70 per cent of labour providers running short
New survey paints picture of deteriorating labour availability in the food sector, with calls for government action
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ArticleDiamondback moths ‘can now survive winter’
Resistant brassica pest can withstand winter temperatures, say experts at Rothamsted Research and AHDB
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ArticlePotato Lono promises major yield uplift
Levity CropScience unveils research indicating series of crop improvements in potatoes
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ArticleGLAA launches new plan to bring down slavers
Anti-exploitation agency sets out three-year strategy to protect workers
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ArticleGreenvale scoops green award in Scotland
Potato supplier rewarded for boosting sustainability in the Scottish borders at the Vibes Scottish Business Awards
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ArticlePotato firm calls for grading innovation as wages rise
Caithness Potatoes wants to see harvesters with built-in graders to reduce seed potato sector’s reliance on manual labour
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ArticleKyrgyz dried fruit and nut co-op open for business
Wealth of Kyrgyz Forest cooperative is looking to supply Fairtrade-certified wild walnuts and dried fruit into Europe
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ArticleFareShare redistributes Morrisons grapes
New partnership will save surplus grapes from retailer’s Cutler Heights packhouse in Bradford and redistribute to those in need
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ArticleMorrisons sells wonky pomegranates
Spanish-grown fruit with skin blemishes and mixed sizing will sell for 30p each in retailer’s wonky produce range