News from FPJ – Page 58
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ArticleAldi top of the UK apple crops
Aldi sold more British apples than any other supermarket in February 2023, BAPL finds
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ArticleGene-editing act comes into law
Milestone act opens up myriad new opportunities in precision breeding
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ArticleHarvest London plans vertical farming network
Harvest London believes vertical farming can help to reduce the UK’s reliance on herb imports while offering consumers fresher, more local ingredients
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ArticleP3P Partners acquires UK tomato specialist APS
Deal will provide funding to further the growth and development of APS
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ArticleLabour shortages come under Lords scrutiny
The Lords horticultural inquiry is hearing evidence around labour supply
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ArticleRootWave launches new eWeeder for orchards
Manufacturer says electrical weed control provides efficiency and environmental advantages
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ArticleR&D Group outlines topfruit projects
British Apples & Pears has set up its research framework for the post-AHDB era
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ArticleGrowers predict cauli crisis
Growers forecast imminent cauliflower shortage after winter weather destroys Lincolnshire production
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Article‘Sprouts’ set to harvest spears
A team of robotic harvesters named ‘Sprout’ will pick asparagus in Herefordshire this season
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ArticleVeg shortages drive UK inflation spike
The Consumer Prices Index has risen by 10.4 per cent in the past year, heaping further pressure on shoppers
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ArticlePackaging engineer Anthony Penn dies
Owner and chairman of Packaging Automation has passed away after a short illness
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ArticleNew pack and campaign for Root Zero
Redesigned packaging and digital campaign in London underlines brand’s sustainability credentials
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ArticleMorrisons cuts hundreds more prices
Supermarket launches another round of price cuts and freezes, with fruit and veg included
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ArticleFruit and veg shortages raise blood pressure, says study
Data-led research into availability of fresh produce and its effect on human health suggests access to fruit and veg is vital for consumers
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ArticleSouth African stonefruit campaign is in full swing
Suppliers have been carrying out a wide range of activity in recent months across a number of UK retailers
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ArticleConsumers ‘in the dark’ about food’s enviromental impact
Hi-tech salad bar specialist Picadeli rolls out new carbon labelling system after report finds shoppers have no way of knowing whether their eating habits are good for the planet
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ArticleChickpeas on the rise at Tesco
Supermarket reports 15 per cent sales growth as shoppers seek out cheaper, healthy foods
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ArticleFood tsar quits Defra
Henry Dimbleby resigns as Defra food tsar blaming government inaction tackling obesity
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ArticleIceland in Just Eat tie-up to deliver rapid groceries
Hundreds of Iceland products will be available via the Just Eat platform, including fresh produce
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ArticleNo sale for stricken Wellpak
Some 79 employees have lost their jobs following failure of the Alomora Group business