News from FPJ – Page 420
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ArticleGlassford Hammond named Grower of the Year
Martin and Sons, A & EG Heading and Taylorgrown were also recognised in Produce World’s annual grower awards
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ArticleVitacress holds second Environment Week
Initiative aims to educate employees in the importance of nature and biodiversity
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ArticleFreight delay fears over Dover chaos
Freight Transport Association warns Operation Stack could be brought in if French border issue is not addressed
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ArticleGangmaster loses licence for 'skimming' pay
TRS Personnel loses right to provide workers to the fresh produce sector after paying below NMW
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ArticleScience breakthrough boosts tomatoes
New research could lead to the development of longer-lasting and better-tasting varieties
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ArticleSutton to leave M&S for Univeg UK
Popular technical manager will make the switch from retailer to supplier when he departs M&S in October
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ArticleBotanicoir beats the rain with €1.2m Sri Lanka spend
Coir producer says new automated drying facility will mean problems caused by monsoons will be a thing of the past
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ArticleSweet future for blackberries
Berry Gardens predicts rise of new, sweeter blackberries will help drive market growth
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ArticleSainsbury's wants Brits to beat the 'bin-nana'
Supermarket trials project that it says could save thousands of bananas from being unnecessarily thrown away
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ArticleNew foldable plastic box range launched
Unique release mechanism means discrete collapsing of boxes at maximum speed
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ArticleFlower market move date pushed back
New Covent Garden flower traders will now move to their new home on 27 February after all preceding work has been completed
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ArticleKent cherries delivered to the Queen
Cherries from Ephraim Fruit Farm were delivered to Her Majesty after winning best in show at the National Cherry and Soft Fruit Show
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ArticleTesco stocks world’s hottest chilli
The Carolina Reaper measures 1.5 million Scoville units and comes with on-packet health warnings
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ArticleSpecial report: Slim pickings
The EU referendum has sparked uncertainty and concern in fresh produce recruitment, but labour providers are looking for positives
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ArticleLeadsom ‘will be open for business’ on labour, says NFU
The NFU is confident the new environment minister will be receptive to the fresh produce industry’s labour needs in post-Brexit negotiations
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ArticleTacon urges more supplier engagement
Despite a number of successes, adjudicator wants more suppliers to come forward if they have suffered abuse
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ArticleInterview: Ribena's currant affairs
Ribena and blackcurrants are as inseparable as Ant & Dec, but the brand faces challenges from the anti-sugar lobby. Michael Barker hears how it plans to navigate changing times and secure a successful future
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ArticleProduce giant raises £7k for local hospice
Produce World has raised funds through cycle rides, cake sales and money in lieu of speaking fees or landmark birthdays
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ArticleBerry Gardens predicts huge cherry growth
Investments in planting, new varieties and technology means significant opportunity for growers
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ArticleFresh Service raises money for charity
A team from the fresh produce distributor wore headbands decorated with fruit as they completed a sponsored walk