News from FPJ – Page 460
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ArticleProduce firms donate money from mint potato boxes
Nationwide Produce and Three Musketeers are donating 50p from every box of mint potatoes to support the Poppy Appeal
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ArticleGrowers could be ‘proud’ to start season with Robijn
Jonagold clone and heavy-cropping variety Robijn touted as a stronger start to British season than Discovery
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ArticleBetter cost control helps IPL up profit
Operating profit rose by 6.1 per cent at Asda buying arm, while turnover grew by almost 50 per cent
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ArticleTough year for Fyffes as UK turnover drops
Fyffes' UK sales fell from £287.2m to £273.5 during the last financial year, while profits were hit by £12m 'exceptional charges'
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ArticleSweet potatoes taste success
With NPD to the fore and new source countries coming on stream, the future looks rosy for sweet potatoes
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ArticleTrial site offers glimpse of the future
A pioneering vegetable trial site with an on-field developmentkitchen is impressing retail buyers and development chefs with an eye for innovation
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ArticleSpecial report: Ireland's pride and produce
Martyn Fisher went to visit some of the major players in the Irish fresh produce sector, and discovered a market that abounds in national pride
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ArticleMuch ado about potatoes
Tesco has realigned its potato supply chain and offered long-term deals to suppliers
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ArticleCanaries invest further in specialty tomatoes
Investing in premium specialty tomato varieties and modern growing structures is allowing Canary Islands growers to counter higher input costs
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ArticleAMT-supplied clementines back on Tesco shelves
Volume of the product this year will increase by over 50 per cent, with up to 50 tonnes expected
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ArticleAlbert Bartlett pack redesign to boost product prominence
The redesign has been rolled out across the full Albert Bartlett range, including its well-known Rooster potato variety
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ArticleFive possible human trafficking victims identified by GLA
Findings made around the period of time incorporating Anti-Slavery Day, as Gangmasters Licensing Authority experienced a busy week
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ArticleFruit and veg packer more than doubles site capacity
Elision UK is expanding to a second site that will more than double its capacity after predicting volumes rise of 70 per cent
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ArticleNew recipes aim to shake up unexcited potato consumers
As research reveals lukewarm perception of spuds among Brits, AHDB campaign aims to show their versatility
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ArticleBakkavor wins M&S Plan A award
Prepared produce supplier scoops retailer prize for sustainability in recognition of its ‘leadership and inspiration’
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ArticleThanet Earth and Cornerways ink marketing deal
Kent and Norfolk glasshouses come together in new deal that sees Thanet marketing 25 per cent of UK tomato crop
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ArticleUK berry market tops £1bn mark 'for first time'
Category aided by impressive 31 per cent growth during the latest period Kantar Worldpanel compiled figures for
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ArticleEfra ‘to ensure retailers pay fair prices’
Farmgate prices and retailer practices are among issues to be considered by the Efra committee, its chair has told FPJ
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ArticleGreen swedes set to hit Asda shelves for Halloween
The product, grown by Stewarts of Tayside, is being marketed under a 'spooky' marketing tag, and has taken six years to perfect
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Packhouse apprenticeship open for feedback
Packhouse line manager, stock manager and crop technician apprenticeships have been developed under the AHDB Trailblazer scheme