News from FPJ – Page 370
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ArticleBrands and own label: Friends not enemies
Kantar's Chris Cowan on why fresh produce brands can improve, rather than cannibalise, own label sales
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ArticleOswald outlines Bidfresh expansion
Bidfresh CEO Stephen Oswald announced expansion of produce arm Oliver Kay and outlined growth plans for London
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ArticleGlens of Antrim recognised for local support
Northern Irish potato packer has been presented with a Prince’s Trust award for supporting the community and reviving historic variety
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ArticleFood Dudes goes into liquidation
Kids’ healthy eating scheme founded by Fergus Lowe has gone into liquidation with debts of £1.2m
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ArticleScotty Brand adds asparagus to range
Asparagus from Angus-based James Brunton will be stocked in Waitrose stores across Scotland under Scotty Brand range
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ArticleSurplus fruit and veg redistribution rises
Fresh produce industry praised by FareShare for tackling food waste and helping reduce hunger across the country
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ArticleElsoms makes canker breakthrough
Seed breeder has sponsored new research that has established how to develop canker-resistant parsnip varieties
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ArticleWaitrose expands its vineyards
Supermarket plants 50 per cent more vines at Leckford Estate in response to demand for home-produced wine
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ArticleBooker delivers 'best ever' sales and profits
Wholesale giant reports strong figures ahead of proposed merger with Tesco
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ArticleSalad grower fined after chainsaw accident
Growing Green has been fined over £120,000 after a worker suffered deep cuts to the arm in a chainsaw accident
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ArticleLiverpool wholesaler relocates to new site
Almond Catering Supplies has invested £450k in a new unit on Stonebridge Business Park, leaving Liverpool market
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ArticlePicota cherry season just round the corner
Cherries from Jerte Valley in Spain are expected to arrive at British retailers in a month’s time
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ArticleNFU Potato Forum re-appoints chair and vice chair
Alex Godfrey and Tim Papworth confirmed for a further term and pledge to deliver wide range of objectives
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ArticleWatercress season opens with fancy dress and hampers
The Watercress Company has welcomed the first leaves of the UK season by delivering hampers with watercress-related goodies
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ArticleAsda loose produce removal sparks anger
A trial by Asda to remove some loose produce lines from all stores has prompted outrage on social media
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ArticleCold snap slows asparagus
The end of April's cold temperatures slowed asparagus growth but warmer weather this week is expected to boost crops
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ArticleMumsnet gives ‘thumbs up’ to Tesco free fruit
Award-winning Free Fruit for Kids scheme has helped children eat more fruit and made shopping more pleasant, Mumsnet finds
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ArticleNew MD for Newmafruit International
Former operations manager at ISS Wayne Milne takes the helm at Kent fruit grower at a time of industry change
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ArticlePotato stocks keep pace with 2015-16 season
Grower-held stock levels now tracking last year’s after December to January’s decrease in drawdown rate
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ArticleAngus Soft Fruits to pick raspberries early
Producer to pick its first Scottish raspberries of the season ten days ahead of schedule thanks to mild winter and spring