News from FPJ – Page 431
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ArticleEarl wins appeal against 'fruit aisle fight' conviction
The Earl of Cardigan, 63, was cleared of launching a tirade of abuse at his ex-caretaker while she was choosing bananas at Waitrose
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ArticleDemand for TV favourite samphire soars at Tesco
Product - which is in season from May to October - is grown for the retailer in glasshouses by Westlands in Evesham
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ArticleBritish asparagus crop plays catch up
The British asparagus crop has been hit by cold temperatures in recent weeks but demand remains strong
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ArticleSutton Seeds backs school curry campaign
Seed supplier is supplying schools with seeds in a new campaign to encourage schoolchildren to learn about global food
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Article'Hundreds' of spiders crawl out of man's Tesco bananas
Cameroon-sourced product at heart of allegation made by 22-year-old from Greater Manchester
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ArticleOrganic production lags behind demand
The signs continue to look good for the organic market, although work needs to be done to keep up with demand
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ArticleCostco recalls organic veg pack after Listeria link
Retailer is recalling Organic by Nature: Organic Vegetable Medley as part of wider recall by US firm CRF Frozen Foods
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ArticleDefra under fire for not sourcing more British produce
New figures show government department has upped the amount of British produce it buys by four per cent
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ArticleDefra under fire for not sourcing more British produce
New figures show government department has upped the amount of British produce it buys by four per cent
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ArticleInterview: Laurence Olins at FPJ Live
Laurence Olins, chairman of Poupart and the British Summer Fruits campaign, spoke to Michael Barker at FPJ Live to discuss the industry and building consumption. Here’s what he had to say
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ArticleAldi nets fresh produce prize at organic awards
Discounter's organic onions - supplied by G's Fresh and Moulton Bulb Company - win the fresh produce category prize
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ArticleTesco creates two new teams to assist suppliers
Retailer makes latest move in its ambition to be known as 'fair, professional, knowledgeable and helpful' towards its suppliers
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ArticlePrice war hits foodservice tomato supply
The supermarket price war is harming the foodservice sector on tomatoes, a category which is trying to fight back against the sheer number of imports
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ArticlePeas get their very own week link
The inaugural Great British Pea Week will run from 11-17 July 2016, coinciding with the British pea harvest
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ArticleBakkavor enjoys very strong Q1
The prepared produce giant posted a revenue of £415.8 million for the 13 weeks ended 26 March 2016 - up from £410.2m in Q1 2015.
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ArticleG’s meets David Cameron in Remain event at Number 10
Prime Minister’s pro-EU trade event comes after Boris Johnson brought produce into the Leave campaign on a recent trip to Cornwall
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ArticleBerry Gardens launch new premium berry brand
Jubilee Selections will include new early premium strawberry Elizabeth alongside Driscoll Jubilee
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ArticleBoris Johnson brings UK asparagus into Brexit campaign
Former London mayor, speaking in Cornwall, used product to make his case for why a Brexit would benefit British agriculture
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ArticleSalad sales surge at trendy foodservice chain EAT
EAT brand director Sarah Doyle revealed the growth in this product range as she unveiled new salad lines for summer 2016
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ArticleExotic tastes drive up sales
The exotics category is in strong value and volume growth, but the ever more competitive nature of supply is making life complicated for importers