News from FPJ – Page 374
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ArticleWaitrose launches GYO cucamelons
Cucumber-flavoured mini watermelons have launched as part of premium retailer's outdoor plants range
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ArticleFresca's Elliot Mantle passes away
45 year-old head of procurement for pineapples and bananas dies following a battle with cancer
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ArticleOne week to go to UK Fruit & Vegetable Congress
NFU, Co-op, Hello Fresh, Fresca, Bidfresh, Berry Gardens and Borough Market among speakers at flagship event
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ArticleMorrisons adds asparagus to wonky veg range
Retailer to stock wonky spears caused by warm spring while promotion will offer ‘luxury product’ to consumers for less
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ArticleSAWS scheme 'under review'
EFRA committee report says labour issues could become a crisis, but adds a SAWS scheme could come in within months if needed
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ArticleJersey Royals pop up in central London
A two-day pop up bistro dedicated to Jersey Royals sold cones of potatoes smothered in butter to shoppers in Covent Garden
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ArticleWinner of Pink Lady Food Photography crown unveiled
Bangladeshi photographer Shoeb Faruquee was named Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year 2017 at a reception last night
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ArticleFPC issues caravan guidance
Document advises growers on aspects including legal requirements and benchmarking for seasonal worker accommodation
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Article£7m cash boost for Farmdrop
End-to-end grocery platform says new injection of cash will help develop technology and improve customer offer
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ArticleMetis stonefruit brand unveils official UK launch
Coregeo adds another brand to its stable with deal to market four varieties of European-grown plumcot Metis in the UK
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ArticleCo-op to open 12 new Welsh stores
Convenience retailer is investing £16m in new stores and refits across Wales as it continues to prioritise locally-sourced food
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ArticleVitacress returns to profit
Directors describe figures as 'encouraging' after a series of investments bear fruit for the company
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ArticleBarfoots wins social media award
Vegetable producer and social media experts Kitch win prize for use of social media at Sussex Digital Awards on 13 April
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ArticleNSure launches new pear pesticide test
Analyst extends test range to pears to determine whether fruit has been treated with shelf life-boosting chemical 1-MCP
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ArticleTesco trials pulp mushroom punnets
Retailer said new packaging is fully recyclable and will absorb moisture leading to fresher mushrooms
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ArticleBakkavor launches recruitment drive at M&S supply facility
Prepared supplier is searching for 86 new staff for its Cucina Sano production facility near Boston
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ArticleVeg suppliers gear up for British season
Asparagus, spring onions and Tenderstem are all benefiting from the mild spring, while cost pressures continue to plague carrots
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ArticleNew UK trade mission takes firms to Hong Kong
British produce firms can benefit from discounted access to Asia Fruit Logistica, Asiafruit Congress and a hotel deal
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ArticleSupermarket rocket ‘healthier than homegrown’
Scientists find that processing rocket leaves boosts cancer-fighting compounds, which become more abundant during post-harvest shelf life
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ArticleNeedles ‘found in Morrisons green beans’
Supermarket chain recalls trimmed green beans after metal needles discovered inside 13 beans in Glasgow and Manchester