News from FPJ – Page 418
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Fruit and veg retailer faces HGV ban
Enfield-based Tacim Subasi deemed "not fit to run HGVs" after traffic commissioner identifies series of failings
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Goatham collects Best Orchard gong
East Kent Fruit Society hands award to Shrubbery Farm for its Zari orchard
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Lidl shopper's banana drama
Shopper believes eggs from Brazilian Wandering Spider are found on Lidl bananas, though suppliers cast doubt on the claims
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Which? calls for more fruit and veg promotions
Figures from consumer group show supermarkets discounting more unhealthy products than fresh produce
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Produce at heart of first cashless store
Little Waitrose opens in Sky head office in Osterley, with customers only able to pay by card or mobile phone
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Date set for Sayer funeral
Salad grower's service will take place on 12 August, with well-wishers invited to attend an event afterwards
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Petition launched to boost healthy eating
Great Fruit Adventure petition aims to encourage ministers to do more to help fresh produce consumption
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Views sought on payments for positioning
Adjudicator Christine Tacon calls on suppliers to help shape GSCoP rules by taking part in consultation
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Quarter of a million visit OFS
Open Farm Sunday brings new farmers and visitors as LEAF looks to increase public engagement with industry
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Friers tuck into 2017 Fish & Chip Awards
One winner will batter the opposition as judging for the 'Oscars of the fish frying industry' hots up
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Farming heavyweights agree UK collaboration
Representatives of farming unions across the UK say they will work together for the long-term good of the sector
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Belgian potato prices rise
Prices are up as much as 25 per cent since April as the season comes to a close and concerns grow over next season's crop
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Fruit and nuts on the menu for Greggs
Bakery chain outlines plans to add further healthy options on the back of encouraging sales this year
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Smart criminals target farming sector
Tactics such as tractor cloning and fake advertising contributed to £42.5m in rural crime last year
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Carline named NIAB commercial director
Former East Malling Services MD takes up the post at unified research body with immediate effect
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RJ Herbert falls into administration
Machinery specialist continues to trade while administrators assess its financial viability
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Florette acquires beetroot specialist
Bagged-salad giant buys Axgro Foods in move it says will help diversify its product portfolio
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Scotland to build first vertical farm
Scotland is set to build the first vertical farm of its kind in the UK in an effort to tackle long-term food security
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Roger Sayer passes away, aged 64
Salad industry in shock as leading figure dies unexpectedly at home at the weekend
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Morrisons cuts fresh produce prices by 17 per cent
Morrisons has slashed its fruit and vegetable prices in a bid to reassure consumers about post-Brexit food costs