News from FPJ – Page 349
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A Rei of sunshine
Hillfresh has signed a northern European exclusivity contract for Rei melons from Brazilian grower Itaueira
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How to get your brand onto retail shelves
Honesty, thorough research and a focus on the consumer are all key ingredients for a successful brand launch, writes Tunde Daczo
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Taking control of currency fluctuations
The fall of the pound is presenting new export opportunities but it is important to plan ahead to mitigate the impact of currency movement
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Interview: An eye for apples
With the UK topfruit season getting under way and Europe’s apple supply set to be smaller than it has been for a decade, FPJ speaks to Tom Lowes of supplier Fruit Vision to get the latest from the world of topfruit wholesale
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Brand revamp for New Covent Garden Market
London market unveils new look design featuring emoji-style graphics to reflect modern nature of business
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Urban micro herbs debut at M&S
Growing Underground has won four listings for its micro herb mixes at premium retailer
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Former Morrisons director named as NFT boss
Ross Eggleton has been promoted to chief executive at logistics specialist with effect from the New Year
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Healthy eating chain Freshii targets UK
Fast-growing restaurant franchise to open three London outlets in the autumn as interest in fresh menus soars
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Bord Bia wins €6.7m funding to counter Brexit challenges
Irish food and drink trade body has secured major funding boost to help companies affected by Britain’s vote to leave EU
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Organics looks to build on strong sales
Organic September is back and promising some new twists to get the public buying more at a time of accelerating sales growth
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Asda hails record British watermelon crop
Supplier Watts Farms uses polytunnels to grow 1,000 watermelons in a climate that would normally be unsuitable
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South Africa optimistic for post-Brexit trade
Some EU import tariffs likely to have been influenced by European production, says South African trade body as it eyes Brexit opportunities
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Naturipe unveils new avocado brand
US berry giant has launched a new branded avocado with fruit from Peru, Mexico and Chile destined for domestic and export markets
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Sainsbury’s ‘begins search for new chairman’
David Tyler set to step down in 2018 after eight years at the retailer
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Putting a price on organics
A pilot programme, backed by the UN and Prince Charles, is seeking to change the way fruit is priced on supermarket shelves
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Brexit casts doubt over new customs system
National Audit Office warns that new computer system will not have capacity to deal with fivefold rise in customs declarations after Brexit
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Tesco launches sculpted veg for kids
Range, which retailer claims to be first of its kind, to include star-shaped butternut squash bites and sweet potato faces
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Seismic shifts in wholesale
Retailers are clambering over one another to claim their slice of wholesale and expand into the convenience network, but what is driving the rush for consolidation and what impact it is likely to have?
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Farm Frites stretches its fries
Processor launches longer sweet potato chips to help foodservice outlets boost profits by upselling side orders
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Aldi to contribute £11.5bn to GDP by 2022
Discounter adding considerable value to UK economy and supporting British suppliers, says new report