News from FPJ – Page 469
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ArticleBest British cherry season 'in 30 years'
Since the start of the British cherry season in May, growers have produced 2,682 tonnes - an uplift of 80 per cent on 2014's 1,488t
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ArticleNew major potato campaign aimed at young women
AHDB Potatoes and Bord Bia scheme, aimed primarily at most infrequent purchasers, 'needs industry help to challenge consumer perceptions'
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ArticlePopular fruit and veg shop 'forced to close' to return
Gloucestershire grocer has been given a new lease of life after originally being 'forced' to close due to a new property development
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ArticlePeru seals the deal to help citrus cause
It's been a landmark season for Peruvian citrus as the country’s leading exporters represented under the Peruvian Citrus Growers Association, as Dominic Weaver reports
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ArticleCornwall touted as the 'new Jersey'
Potatoes from Cornwall are being tipped for Jersey-esque levels of success by Rock Stein's chef son, Jack
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ArticleSainsbury's urges young adults to consider farming
Retailer claims that research has reveals over a third of 16 to 24-year-olds match the criteria for a modern day career in farming
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ArticleTrailer of potatoes overturns and spills load across road
B-road in Suffolk closed after tractor-pulled trailer filled with potatoes overturns
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ArticleBooker cleared to snap up Budgens and Londis
UK's largest cash and carry chain now reportedly expects the acquisition to be completed by September 14
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ArticleBiggest UK-wide celebration of organics launched
Soil Association has put together a free marketing pack for all Catering Mark holders to help them join in with Organic September
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ArticleFenmarc prepares for future success
Martyn Fisher speaks to Kate Milligan, director of the prepared business unit at Fenmarc, about the impact the discounters, meal kits and busier lifestyles are having on the prepared produce market
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ArticleG’s unveils major push for brands overseas
New business unit Shropshire Brands to be headed up by Mark Haynes and will expand G’s brands in Asia, Europe and Middle East
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ArticleIrish mushroom dispute set to continue
Majority owner Danbywiske's appeal against court valuation of DIG's 35 per cent share won't be heard until April 2015
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ArticleNew retail listings for growing smoothie brand
Savse, recently heralded by the UK government, will now see its products stocked in The Co-op and Sainsbury's
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ArticlePrepared proves pretty popular
Shoppers are buying prepared produce more frequently, as consumers look for more convenience in their lives
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ArticlePotato farmers crowned 'producers of the decade'
Part of awards ceremony for National Trust’s 1,500 tenant farmers and estates across England, Wales and Northern Ireland
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ArticleBanaBay signs new deals in Dubai and Korea
Trade events key to new customer contracts for banana supplier as it boosts management and logistics teams
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ArticleUK consumers seek summer stonefruit
The lacklustre British weather has failed to take the shine off stonefruit sales in the UK this summer
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ArticleMajor baby food brands 'stop kids eating their greens'
UK researchers found fruit and sweet veg re mostly used rather than bitter produce, hindering development of bitter tastes among youngsters
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ArticleWholesale markets’ future in focus at 29th WUWM congress
The congress is being held in Brazil with the overall theme of ‘the environment and the future of wholesale markets’
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ArticleYoghurt giant 'struggles' to get UK-grown organic fruit
The firm has launched a nationwide 'fruit quest' to find Britain’s organic fruit growers after reaching an 'impasse'