News from FPJ – Page 42
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ArticleParsnip sales bounce back
From zero to hero: fresh parsnips enjoy 2023 sales resurgence, Kantar figures show
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ArticleRetailers ‘not profiteering’ over high prices
CMA review says retailer margins and profits have reduced, but stresses changes are needed to unit pricing
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ArticleBritish Growers unveils carrot symposium speakers
Speakers announced for the third International Symposium on Carrot and Other Apiaceae in York this October
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ArticleItalian apple producers demand GlobalGAP ‘simplification’
Discussions around new standards that will be compulsory from 1 January 2024 have taken place in Trentino-South Tyrol
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ArticleFresh Direct partners with Fischer Farms
The UK foodservice supplier has teamed up with vertical farming pioneers to boost supply chain sustainability
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ArticleScale up free school meals, says Jamie Oliver
The celebrity chef also calls for every school-leaver to know how to cook 10 dishes and government action to combat junk food advertising
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ArticleNorth Wales VF project extended
Anglesey vertical farming project is extended after success helping fresh produce growers
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ArticleUK consumers overlook “cheap” carrots
Ultra-low pricing hasn’t translated into higher 2022-23 UK carrot sales, despite cash-strapped consumers seeking bargains
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ArticleChiquita keeps its London bus campaign on the road
Now in its ninth year, the promotional vehicle continues to drive the group’s sustainability message
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ArticleTwo South African categories predict export drop
The country’s avocado and citrus export volumes will be down on previous estimations, according to new figures
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ArticleETTDT gets kids eating more veg
Five-year evaluation confirms 53 per cent of parents reported increased veg consumption with repeat campaign involvement
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ArticleUK and Turkey to broker new FTA
The two nations today agreed to start talks on a new bi-lateral trade deal
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ArticleFood price inflation continues to fall
Increased promotions and lower prices are behind biggest fall in four months
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ArticleNew vegan recipes released to mark start of Picota cherry campaign
Picota variety boasts a uniquely fleshy and crunchy texture as well as a longer shelf life than other cherry varieties
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ArticleM&S footie tie-up promotes healthy eating
Fresh produce will be to the fore in the retailer’s Follow the Flower summer campaign
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ArticleWebfleet helps Riverford reach EV goals
The organic veg box company is using Webfleet’s management solution to maximise the efficiency of its electric vans
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ArticleFruit Logistica 2024 exhibitor bookings close on 31 July
Less than three weeks remain to reserve stand space at the Berlin event, which remains the ‘heartbeat of the fresh produce business’
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ArticleHugh Lowe Farms buys premium salad grower LJ Betts
Major Kent berry producer acquires neighbouring salads business, citing “many synergies” between the two suppliers
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ArticleCall for industry to ‘inspire the next generation’
LEAF Education research outlines opportunity to engage and inspire young people in farming and food
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ArticleHuelvan berry exports dip in 2022/23
Volume of strawberry, blueberry and raspberry shipments all down on the previous year