Supply news from FPJ
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IGD finds inflation still main driver for UK grocery market
Real-terms market growth expected to continue at lower level throughout 2025-26
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Sanifrutta bets on new club apple variety
Lilibet, an early bicoloured variety developed by Italian group CIV, is described as easy to grow, excellent in terms of shelf-life, and great to eat
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New Zealand government assists UK farmers in new campaign
New Zealand government initiative aims to raise awareness of country’s highly innovative agritech sector and support UK farmers as they transition to environmentally based support payments post-Brexit
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Significant growth in regenerative agriculture globally, report finds
Regenagri CEO says “certified farms have achieved a remarkable positive impact” in the last year
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UK salad chief headlines at Festival of Fresh
Q&A: Vitacress Salads MD Andrew Eastwood shares secrets of company’s success with FPJ’s Michael Barker and 250-strong audience at Festival of Fresh 2024
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NFU Cymru embarks on consumer campaign to promote Welsh produce
The Welsh arm of the NFU launched a food and farming campaign in Cardiff to champion domestic produce
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‘Put food security first,’ urge food and drink groups
Food and drink supply chain calls on next government to secure future of British food
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Branston’s Cornish new potatoes set to arrive at Tesco
The seasonal spuds will be available at Tesco stores and online from 24 June
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Zespri on track for record returns to growers
Company expects to sell its NZ kiwifruit sales to top NZ$4.5bn, marking a return to form after last season’s underwhelming result
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Industry leaders discuss sustainable agriculture and net-zero efforts
The final panel of this year’s Festival of Fresh saw industry leaders talk tech innovation, productivity and profitability
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DP World opens its largest-ever UK warehouse to meet consumer demand
The logistics giant has invested over £34m into the warehouse which was completed in Coventry last month
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Major suppliers speak out at Festival of Fresh
Nationwide boss Tim O’Malley was unflinching in his assessment of the financial struggles at AH Worth Group business QV Realisations
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Research finds 91 per cent of Brits prefer homegrown cherries
Independent research on behalf of Driscoll’s also reveals that seven of the 10 best-performing cherry varieties were British
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British blueberry season kicks off
Hall Hunter will supply 50 per cent of the 6,000 tonnes of UK-grown blueberries expected to hit retailer shelves
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Agri-TechE director awarded OBE in King’s Birthday Honours
Dr Belinda Clarke receives OBE for her work introducing disruptors and new technologies into agriculture
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Industry leaders tackle key issues at Festival of Fresh 2024
The opening session of this year’s event in Evesham saw an impressive cast of industry leaders discuss key produce sector challenges
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New StoreGuard tech aims to protect fry colour of potatoes
UK potato industry set to benefit from new method for maintaining fry colour following successful trials
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NFU Cymru opens applications for Sustainable Agriculture Award
The award seeks to champion outstanding examples of sustainable farming in Wales
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Election manifestos offer mixed bag to agriculture
British farmers welcome manifesto pledges to support domestic food security but raise concerns over agri-funding and seasonal labour
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UK logistics sector 'set for major growth with right government support'
Research from Logistics UK forecasts £7.9bn growth given appropriate investment, policy changes and government partnerships