News from FPJ – Page 411
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ArticleBranston cycles 100 miles for charity
Potato supplier organises bike ride in aid of organisations including Macmillan Cancer Support and emergency services charity LIVES
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ArticleUK shallots promoted at London supperclub
Food bloggers and writers attended a supperclub at The Urban Kitchen to promote the start of the British shallot season
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ArticleProduce World and Puffin sign up to Courtauld
Fresh produce firms are among 30 new signatories to WRAP-backed waste-reduction initiative
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ArticleRain prompts sudden shift in restaurant demand
Restaurant wholesalers have seen a sudden shift in demand with today’s bad weather triggering a seasonal menu change
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ArticleKeelings Fruit nominated for Irish Food Awards
One of Ireland's biggest berry producers has been nominated for the Irish Food Awards following the success of its snack pots
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ArticlePromotion and new appointment at Sakata UK
Chris Marrow has joined as territory manager following Dave Samuels’ promotion to European product management role
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ArticleGlasgow wholesale market goes green
Scotland’s biggest fruit and veg market is introducing wide-ranging measures to minimise its environmental impact and save money
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ArticleThomas promoted to Waitrose commercial director
Rupert Thomas moves from marketing to commercial director at premium retailer as Mark Williamson announces retirement
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Article'Slow growth key' in speciality pepper market, says grower
MD of Rainbow UK Pleun van Malkenhorst gives FPJ the latest on sales, supply and growth in the British pepper market
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ArticleSA stonefruit convinces the consumer
Fred Meintjes reports on why there is optimism that South Africa is entering the new season in a stronger position
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ArticleMashup festival showcased suppliers and chefs
Wholesaler Mash Purveyors hosted a one-day festival to promote its new suppliers and new product range
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ArticleWaitrose axes new store plan despite sales rise
A £25m exceptional cost related to property write-downs hit profits in the first half at the John Lewis Partnership
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ArticleMorrisons ‘pleased’ as LFL sales rise
Q2 sales rose by two per cent alongside positive half year results as David Potts praises staff for turnaround project
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ArticleFPJ Readership Survey: We want your views
FPJ is asking readers for their opinions to help shape the evolution of the Fresh Produce Journal, its website and events
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ArticleHow to grow giant vegetables
Ahead of the Harrogate Flower Show, this handy guide sheds light on the art of growing giant produce
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ArticleElsoms and Warwick Uni fight crop diseases
Elsoms Seeds and Warwick University have joined forces to investigate diseases in swede and herbs
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ArticleMyFresh and Abel & Cole staff volunteer in Malawi
A team from the William Jackson Food Group spent nine days volunteering on the company’s food security project
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ArticleReport blames intensive farming for wildlife damage
UK is one of the “most nature-depleted countries” and intensive farming is partly responsible, according to a major report
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ArticleCompass creates new procurement company
Foodbuy will ‘revolutionise’ foodservice procurement through combined resources of Acquire Services and Compass
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ArticleNFU calls on MPs to Back British Farming Day
A giant flag made from British produce and a convoy of tractors at Westminster highlight importance of farming sector