News from FPJ – Page 52
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Beneficial nematodes ‘have major role in pest control fight’
Koppert believes beneficial nematodes have a wide range of valuable uses in horticultural production
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DP World trials solar energy at London hub
New photovoltaic panels at London Gateway take DP World closer to net-zero goal in the UK
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Lidl plans Leeds RDC
Plans come as discounter reveals it is recruiting over 1,500 warehouse staff
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Fruit-and-veg charity celebrates success
The Alexandra Rose Charity, which helps low-income families access a healthy diet, is to mark its two millionth fruit and veg voucher with an event in Barnsley
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FPI 2023 highlights exciting market evolution
Fresh Produce India opened with a look at how changing demographics, digitisation and a massive upgrade in logistics infrastructure will propel the growth of the consumer market
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NZ-UK FTA spells kiwifruit, says Zespri
The New Zealand kiwifruit marketer has welcomed the 31 May start of the UK-NZ FTA with promises of increased exports to Britain
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Dismal spring delays UK veg season
Wet and chilly weather spells potential supply issues, says British Growers Association
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Good rains will lift Kenyan avocado crop
The early season Kenyan avocado crop disappoints with small fruit because of drought conditions
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Farming in focus in soil inquiry
Parliamentary inquiry looks at challenges faced by farmers and land managers
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ASF gains exclusive UK licence for Magnum
Collaboration with Earth Market sees continuation of ASF’s work with the strawberry
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NCGM celebrates Coronation with veg and flower installations
Visitors can find out about job opportunities on the market while they enjoy the displays
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McCain and NatWest offer growers sustainability support
NatWest to provide financial support to McCain potato farmers switching to regenerative agriculture practices
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ukFPN backs government border plans
Lincolnshire fresh produce network stresses “strong” support for government’s border Targeting Operating Model, saying it will deliver supply chain resilience and faster border crossings with fewer checks
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TuberScan tech enters final test phase
System holds huge promise for ground sensing in potatoes
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Funding boost for Nationwide Produce
£3.5m loan from Lloyds Bank has allowed the group to introduce greener measures and expand warehouse capacity
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Freskon attracts record numbers in Greece
Last month’s Freskon exhibition welcomed its highest number of visitors and exhibitors in Thessaloniki, as it aimed to connect suppliers with Europe’s largest retailers
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Input costs hit grower confidence
Farmer confidence is at its lowest since pre-pandemic as rising costs and less financial support hits their bottom line, NFU survey shows
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Third of shoppers ‘seek vegetarian symbol’
Vegetarian Society survey indicates shoppers are receptive to assurance marks
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Q1 net income growth for Fresh Del Monte
While year-on-year net sales slide, net income climbs by over US$13m as the group turns in a set of first-quarter results reflecting ”commitment to efficiency and optimisation”
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Fenland SOIL puts the focus on peat
New event offers knowledge exchange and networking around issue of lowland agricultural peat