News from FPJ – Page 377
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Traditional markets still key for SA topfruit
Exploring new markets will continue to dominate the minds of South African apple and pear growers but traditional markets are still vital
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Scope for new ‘sustainable food line’ at retailers
Sustainable food lines would encourage retailers to compete on sustainability, not just price, says agri-food data provider
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UK in sticky situation over EU quotas
Britain must promptly negotiate what share of EU fresh produce quotas it will take and fix quotas for agricultural products to avoid ‘trading blind’
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Total Produce ‘could be worth €1bn’ if taken over
CEO Rory Byrne estimates that fresh produce giant could almost double its market value if it is bought out
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Hadlow invests in horticulture to tackle skills crisis
Land-based college makes series of investments to improve training and research in horticulture and address critical skills shortage
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Wholesale's recruitment crisis
As wholesalers' children increasingly turn away from a career in the trade, how can the sector appeal to more young people?
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Apple pesticide test extended to new varieties
Sustainable agriculture analyst adds Golden Delicious and Pink Lady to apple varieties that can be screened for 1-MCP application
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Scottish tomatoes return to supermarket shelves
Scotty Brand becomes only commercial supplier of Scottish tomatoes, overcoming growing challenges that halted domestic production
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Scientists put an eye in the sky to tackle the fly
University of Aberdeen is testing use of drones to monitor Spotted Wing Drosophila and alert soft fruit growers to flies’ presence
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IGD: Generation Z ‘will splash out for convenience’
Food and grocery research charity identifies time and convenience as key priorities for 18-25-year-old consumers
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Doubling up on Dutch
Spanish salad shortages are set to drive up prices and demand in the Netherlands as the switchover begins
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Tesco asparagus hits stores three weeks early
Suffolk-grown Jubilee reaches stores at the end of March after prolonged sunshine brought the crop forward
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Petition mounts case against plastic packaging
30,000 signatories join fight against use of plastic in fruit and veg retailing, but packaging industry give petition short shrift
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Berlin research centre to track shoppers' eyes
Rijk Zwaan's new 'retail experience' centre will be used to monitor shoppers' behaviour with eye-tracking glasses
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New owner for Kent Crisps
Laura Bounds, who has spent most of her career in fresh produce, becomes one of the youngest female snack owners in the UK
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Food prices continue to rise
Kantar Worldpanel figures show grocery market inflation, with more predicted to come
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LCT secures Tilbury-Amsterdam deal
London Container Terminal agrees four-year deal, with new, larger vessel slated to make first call this week
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New flower market opens at NCGM
Opening sees relocation of 21 traders in the latest phase of the New Covent Garden redevelopment project
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Young at heart
The Under 40s Fruit Growers ventured out of Europe for the first time this year. Dominic Weaver reports on their visit to South Africa
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Protecting UK tomatoes the natural way
Joanna Wood reports on how the tomato sector is getting ahead using natural protection for its crops