News from FPJ – Page 389
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ArticleDublin Port to review masterplan after rapid growth
Port opens public consultation on Masterplan 2012-2040 review following 25 per cent cargo volume growth
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ArticleStorage issues hamper potato supply
A poor quality season last year and strong Christmas sales has meant there are fewer crops on the market
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ArticleBreakfast salads tipped as next food trend
Waitrose has launched a range of breakfast salads after trend takes off in the US and food-to-go spreads across working day
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ArticleConvibo launches one-hour Tesco deliveries in London
Collaboration responds to rising demand for same-day and one-hour deliveries, with plans to expand service beyond London
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ArticleA fifth of kids use social media for health advice
Young people turn to YouTube, Instagram and bloggers for advice on healthy eating but it can lead to misleading information
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ArticleFenmarc extends Pooling Partners contract
Prepared veg manufacturer extends partnership with sustainable wooden pallet pooler in bid for supply chain efficiencies
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ArticleTesco links apple grower with yoghurt brand
Visually imperfect organic apples from grower Adam Wakeley will be used in a new flavour from Yeo Valley to help cut waste
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ArticleHow to boost sales of prepared produce
Prepared produce needs to become less seasonal and more permanent in consumers' minds, writes Kantar's Chris Cowan
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ArticleChilling winter for salad veg suppliers
Media headlines have put veg shortages in the spotlight for now but the impact on suppliers will last for much longer
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ArticleMorrisons buys Farmcare potato operations
Retailer has acquired Farmcare’s Carnoustie potato packhouse and signed wider supply contract
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ArticleAvocado and prepared salad sales surge
Data provider IRI reports strong sales growth in avocado and prepared salads thanks to 'clear trend' towards healthy products
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ArticleStudents visit flooded Almeria production sites
Writtle University College students have visited Almeria producers for discussions on impact of weather chaos, Brexit and labour
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ArticleRetail food donations 'do not help cut waste'
Forcing retailers to donate surplus food to charity is a short-term fix with negative impacts on poverty and food waste, report finds
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ArticleIndustry reacts to Tesco-Booker merger
More buying power in high street retailers and restaurants are a plus for suppliers, say analysts, with some potential for own-brand
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ArticleEustice: ‘POs could drive R&D post-Brexit’
Agriculture minister shows support for continuation of POs to help drive R&D in fresh produce
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ArticleSainsbury’s and Aldi follow iceberg price rises
US-grown iceberg is selling for £1.40 at Sainsbury's and 78p at Aldi as Spanish chaos leaves major supply chains short
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ArticleBranston raises £16k for medical charity
Potato supplier donates large sum to its 2016 charity of the year whose volunteers respond to 999 emergencies
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ArticleBubble tech could help growers scrub up
Tiny water bubbles help remove microbes from fresh produce without need for potentially harmful chemicals
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ArticleNew MD at East Malling Research
Mario Caccamo is to join NIAB EMR as managing director to oversee new commercial growth strategy
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ArticleMajor climate report warns of risks to agriculture
Water shortages, flooding, rising food prices and extreme weather to increase as report calls for urgent action