News from FPJ – Page 375
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ArticleLeadsom confirms no trial seasonal workers scheme
Minister has said 'there is no evidence' that a pilot scheme is needed days after visiting fruit farm to hear of labour challenges
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ArticleNew fungicide promises strawberry life boost
Joanna Wood reports on the launch of Luna Sensation, a product Bayer hopes will reduce disease problems and waste
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ArticleEU brings in new e-certification system for organics
New system designed to improve traceability, boost food safety and reduce potential fraud related to organic imports
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ArticleRetailers switch up cherry supply contracts
Cherry supplier J.O. Sims wins new business as M&S consolidates sourcing strategy while Sainsbury’s shortens its supply chain
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ArticleDefra minister visits Kent fruit farm
Andrea Leadsom visited WB Chambers with local MP Helen Whately to hear more about challenges in recruiting seasonal labour
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ArticleTwo weeks to go to FPJ Live: Join the debate
Final programme now available for flagship event, with topics ranging from Brexit and business, to retail and foodservice
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ArticleDelegation set for Brussels to promote Evesham asparagus
Visit to European Paliament on 25 April aims to promote Vale of Evesham asparagus in Europe and thank EU for granting PGI status
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ArticlePrioritise veg and salad over puddings, schools told
Schools are being urged to shift from a 'feeding' to an 'eating' culture as 10 per cent of children were found at risk from obesity
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ArticleHorticulture businesses see profits rise
Glasshouse and veg production drove revenue growth in the sector, while fruit growers struggled with low farmgate prices
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ArticleAvocado marketers set sights on further growth
The success story that is avocados shows no sign of ending, and the biggest challenge now is keeping up with demand
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ArticleDesiva Produce unveils John Lewis Italian apples promo
Kent importer is offering £25 John Lewis vouchers for every two pallets of MelaSi-branded Italian apples until mid May
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ArticleP&I gives customers a taste of Norfolk’s asparagus
New Covent Garden wholesaler promotes J W Allen & Sons’ Portwood Asparagus brand with cooking demos and tasters
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ArticleInterview: Whatever it takes...
Fred Searle talks to Tony Reynolds and Andy Weir about problem solving, spreading inspiration and 'paranoid control – the keys to Reynolds’ success
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ArticleWoman cures migraines by eating only fruit
A Slovenian woman has said eating only fruit has cured her of several long-term ailments against the advice of nutritionists
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ArticleNFU reacts to snap general election
Meurig Raymond says he will make sure all parties understand issues facing food and farming sector in lead-up to polling day
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ArticleNew commercial director at Thanet Earth
Tamara Redding joins from poultry supplier Bernard Matthews and will replace Richard Diplock at glasshouse veg supplier
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ArticleNew growing methods to thank for early asparagus
Sustainable new growing techniques helped Wye Valley grower supply asparagus a whole month earlier than usual this year
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ArticleMedlars making East Anglian comeback
Fruit popular in Roman and medieval period could be set for a revival with Norfolk condiment producer ready to lead the charge
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ArticleDutch start-up develops asparagus harvesting robot
Machine addresses Dutch shortage of asparagus pickers, with potential to boost quality and yields through more accurate picking
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ArticleFlorette sees the sunny side with new campaign
Salad brand unveils details of new £2.5m spend, which features a performing tractor and puts the focus on sunshine