News from FPJ – Page 340
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ArticleIndian food and a fourth meal tipped as 2018 trends
Indian street food, eating four meals a day and plant proteins have been named in Waitrose’s annual food trends report
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Article'Toughest time in our history,' says New Covent Garden
Head of tenants’ association criticises market authority for running behind schedule and ‘driving away customers’ at lunch reception
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ArticleYoung people throw away most fresh produce
18-24 year olds are most likely to bin fruit and veg while women are more likely to feel guilty about it, new research has found
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ArticleNew £40m fund for productivity investments
Growers looking to invest in robotics or new processing equipment can apply for grants from new farm productivity fund
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ArticleBurnley to replace Clarke as Asda CEO
Sean Clarke steps down to take time out after 18 months in the role, with deputy CEO moving up to replace him
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ArticleName clash prompts rebrand for strawberry variety
Breeder Flevo Berry has renamed its Sunsation strawberry variety after it was found to clash with a sunflower
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ArticleSixth Thanet Earth greenhouse completed
New 7ha facility focuses on speciality tomatoes, while company also makes move in high-wire, light-assisted cues
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ArticleWaitrose launches orange-skinned apples
Sunburst apples are described as a ‘retail first’ and have launched at Waitrose in the run-up to Halloween
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ArticleMaking the most of Brexit
While most companies are still trying to figure out how to deal with the uncertainty facing the industry, Kent supplier Veg UK is eyeing up opportunities abroad. Michael Barker finds out more
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ArticleChefs favour mini pumpkins
Mini and unusual pumpkin varieties such as Munchkin, Sweet Lightening and Sweet Dumpling are finding favour with chefs for Halloween
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Article‘Work with NHS to tackle health crisis,’ says EAP head
Steven Munday of English Apples and Pears says industry should unite and work with government departments to tackle obesity and diabetes
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Two more arrests in Derby GLAA probe
Ongoing investigation into temporary roles in fresh produce sector leads to further arrests by police
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ArticleBardsleys’ Bramleys win big at National Fruit Show
Kent producer wins multiple prizes for its Bramley apples and Conference pears, putting success down to frost protection measures
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ArticleRaspberry breeding consortium launches first two varieties
NIAB EMR’s ‘East Malling Rubus Breeding Consortium’ launches two new raspberries as it looks to break dominance of club varieties
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ArticleNew campaign promotes benefits of leeks
Leek Growers Association campaign focuses on highlighting nutritional benefits to consumers
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ArticleHow to market fresh produce, USA-style
US produce marketers don't hesitate to offer usage advice in visible on-pack messages, writes Amy Cross
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ArticleSpecial report: Northern Ireland hots up
A biomass scandal and a political stalemate are not preventing fresh produce businesses in Northern Ireland investing in anything from automation to new product ranges. Nina Pullman paid a visit
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ArticleNew launch packs a produce punch
Smoothie brand Pack'd unveils new kits to help sportspeople and gym goers with muscle development and recovery
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ArticleWaitrose packs tomatoes in tomatoes
Supermarket trials new technology that it says could save 3.5 million plastic trays from being recycled every year
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ArticleNew group HR manager for Branston
Ex-Bakkavor and NHS HR specialist Rachel Leech tasked with delivering potato company's people strategy