News from FPJ – Page 348
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ArticleBakkavor takes on young recruits
Prepared produce giant hires 47 graduates and apprentices in specialisms such as engineering, supply chain and HR
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ArticleHot weather drives cider sales
New figures show the scorching early summer had a significant upward effect on sales of both cider and beer
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ArticleS&A Produce invests in Chilean blues
Berry supplier has invested in a blueberry grading line for its Chilean packhouse as it eyes year-round supply into China
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ArticleUK fresh produce production slips
Imported fruit and veg had a greater share of total UK supply during 2016 with the exception of British apples
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ArticleNo deal on Brexit could spike tomato prices by 20 per cent
Tomatoes and broccoli are among EU food imports that could see prices rise by a third if the UK fails to secure tariff-free trade
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ArticleHSBC unveils new £300m agri fund
Bank has already lent £600,000 to help Herefordshire fruit grower invest in new packhouse and optical grader
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ArticleThe Co-op invests in young farmers
Retailer announced it will extend its Farming Pioneers programme at its annual agriculture conference held in Manchester this week
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ArticleAHDB seeks hort panel experts
Levy body has 15 vacancies to fill across five sector panels, with successful applicants to play a key strategic role
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ArticlePret contract exit hits turnover at Reynolds
Sales decline by 10 per cent at catering supplier, but improved profitability and new business wins suggest rosy future
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ArticleG’s Fresh wins Heathrow travel grant
Company is one of 20 SMEs to win airport travel grant to help fund presence at global trade fairs such as Asia Fruit Logistica
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ArticleSurvey underlines English apple potential
Research by English Apples & Pears indicates strong support for home-grown fruit ahead of new publicity campaign
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ArticleRecord pumpkin crop for Asda
Supermarket expects to sell over two million pumpkins as favourable summer weather brings bumper crop
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ArticleCost increases dampen Waitrose results
Challenging economic climate puts pressure on margins despite productivity gains and cost control
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ArticleMorrisons' comeback gathers pace
Supermarket reports strong set of six-monthly figures, with McColl's deal set to bolster its clout in the wholesale sector
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ArticleNFU welcomes Gove’s support
Defra secretary says he wants government to support farmers more than ever during Brexit in article to coincide with Back British Farming Day
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ArticleNew TV series searches for best artisan food
A new series fronted by chef Tom Kerridge will pitch artisan food products to a local community in Yorkshire with a new listing up for grabs
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ArticleWrap takes food waste fight to next level
Sustainability charity calls for more multi-partner collaboration and greater focus on most wasted products and biggest generators of waste
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ArticleGousto rebrand targets families
Recipe box brand has unveiled new brand identity and TV advertising series as part of next phase of growth
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ArticleGreat British Menu chef to promote Northern Irish spuds
Mark Abbott, who starred on BBC2 cookery show, joins 'Mighty Spud' campaign aimed at boosting sales and awareness of local potatoes
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ArticleG’s launches new baby leaf brand
Little Leaves includes a range of solo and mixed baby leaves as salad supplier freshens up wholesale proposition