News from FPJ – Page 435
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ArticlePret to open veggie-only London store
Foodservice chain said like-for-like sales grew by 7.5 per cent in the last year and avocado was the fastest-growing ingredient
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ArticleNew crop health centre wins £23 million of funding
The new Centre for Crop Health and Protection (CHAP) has backing from leading retailers, universities and trade bodies
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ArticleRiverford rebrands to become port of call for veg fans
We want to put our authority about veg back at the heart of the business, director of veg box scheme says
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ArticleLidl recalls bags of mixed veg
Bags of prepared mixed vegetables were found to not state in English that they contain potential allergens milk, gluten, soya and celery
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ArticleDel Monte seals Paul Hollywood tie-up
Sponsorship represents a significant investment from the fresh fruit company, and will encompass TV, digital, print and outdoor media
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ArticleGreenvale wins award for local support
Potato supplier has won the Eastern Borders Development Award for commitment to regional economy and environment
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ArticleFruit and veg band seeks industry backing
The Barrow Band said commercial backing would help spread its message of health benefits of fruit and veg to children
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ArticleNew managing director for marketing specialist
RED Communications has named former FPJ editor Dominic Weaver as MD while John Valentine moves to chairman
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ArticleIPL moves to change Asda's pineapple supply model
IPL aims to supply two loads per week through its Normanton base, with the balance of the volume coming from its third-party supplier, Chiquita
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ArticleThe Co-op moves to 'sell off' 300 stores
Reports suggest that the mutual has appointed Rothschild to find buyers for the shops, which equate to nearly 10 per cent of its estate
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ArticleTruss unveils plans for food degree apprenticeships
It is hoped that the creation of the degrees will help safeguard the UK’s position as a world leader in high-tech food innovation
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ArticleTesco returns to profit and grows LFL sales
Retailer’s like-for-like sales grew by 0.9 per cent in Q4 and it posted £162m pre-tax profit up from £6.3bn loss
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ArticleTractor in train crash 'not working on asparagus land'
The incident took place just off Roudham Farm, which is the home of supermarket-supplying firm Norfolk County Asparagus
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ArticlePink Lady celebrates 10 years of London Marathon support
Over 30 runners have completed the iconic race dressed as an apple during the brand’s 10 years as official sponsor
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ArticleTesco extends 'wonky' range to include fruit
Working with its partner suppliers, Tesco has extended its retail specifications of strawberries and apples
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ArticleFarmcare looks to learn from Jaguar Land Rover
Top-fruit and potato business Farmcare identifies innovation workshops as a way of driving its 'market-leading' strategy
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ArticleBartletts wins Asda listing for new product
Rooster Chunky Chips will be listed in Asda for the first time as potato giant continues its march into the frozen sector
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ArticleUK agri-students accused of gang rape see case thrown out
The quartet had been arrested after a group sex session at the Royal Agricultural University in Cirencester
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ArticleWaitrose launches premium range as own-label battle hots up
The supermarket has unveiled Waitrose 1, which it described as “one simple yet distinctive brand for its premium food"
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ArticleElveden Farms to become research hub
Potato grower to become Strategic Potato (SPot) farm with £100,000 in funding from the Eastern Agri-Tech Growth Initiative