News from FPJ – Page 359
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ArticleGrower moves into eggs due to Brexit labour fears
SEF is investing £5m in a new free range egg operation after ‘total disregard’ by government for crucial labour supply in veg
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ArticleSweet Blackberries set for takeoff
Berry Gardens predicts good things for the rebranded blackberry, while it's an early start for strawberries and raspberries
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ArticleCould strawberries be dumped in Downing Street?
Growers consider drastic response to labour crisis in lively session at Fruit Focus
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ArticleEustice backs precision irrigation at centre opening
Defra minister cuts the ribbon at NIAB EMR research centre aimed at cutting water use and boosting grower returns
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ArticleAudio: George Eustice talks labour
Michael Barker catches up with Defra farming minister George Eustice at Fruit Focus to ask how the government is dealing with the impending labour shortage
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ArticleWaitrose launches new food waste campaign
Retailer will profile households aiming for zero-waste and offer tips to avoid food waste in new Live Wise campaign
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ArticleBritish Growers call for PO scheme to continue
PO system must be retained to ensure UK producers compete on level playing field with European competitors post-Brexit, new report urges
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ArticleAsparagus 'has the potential of avos'
Vegetable has the health credentials, year-round availability and versatility to succeed, says Kantar analyst
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Article'You cannot be serious'
Patoka looks at the growing trend for Wimbledon-related fresh produce promotions
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ArticleIan Summerfield to leave Langmeads
Group CEO is stepping down after 27 years at the business to relocate to a new role in the UAE
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ArticleHealthy snacking drives berry sales
The soft-fruit market continues to grow as consumers swap biscuits for berries, but Brexit remains a major concern
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ArticleKoppert Cress unveils lavender cress
New lavender-flavoured Liita Cress from Dutch micro produce specialist builds on popularity of lavender in high-end foodservice
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ArticleWeak pound contributes to retail price rises
Unfavourable post-referendum exchange rates one of several factors driving price rises in grapes and apples among other products
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ArticleBrexit leaves food security at risk, report warns
Food security, safety and prices could all be adversely affected when UK leaves EU especially given government’s lack of vision
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ArticleBarratt leaves Natures Way
CEO steps down from prepared salad and fruit supplier after growing turnover from £68 million to £200m
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ArticleInterview: New man at the helm
Joint ventures, discounters and a new farming strategy are top of the agenda for Newmafruit’s new MD, Wayne Milne. Nina Pullman went to meet him
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ArticleFareShare opens new East Anglia depot
Suppliers in East Anglia can divert surplus fresh produce to local projects to tackle hunger thanks to new FareShare site
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ArticleWaitrose promotes cherries on TV
Retailer has placed cherries at centre of new tv ad featuring pollination of cherry blossom at Lower Hope Fruit farm
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ArticlePay dispute settled at M&S food haulier
Pickers and loaders at logistics firm Gist win pay parity following representation from Unite union
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ArticleChiquita aims for smiles on faces with new campaign
UK director says brand has changed tack with this summer’s banana marketing drive as it turns London’s buses, cabs and screens yellow