Supply news from FPJ – Page 25
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Global food system faces 'major but solvable challenges'
Population biologist Sir Charles Godfray used this year’s City Food & Drink Lecture to share his optimism on feeding a global population of 10 billion and to argue for ‘sustainable intensification’ in Britain
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High hopes for food summit
UK Farm to Fork Summit might secure brighter future for British farming, says Soil Association
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Govt backs UK fruit and veg
Prime minister announces new support package for British growers to strengthen food security ahead of today’s food summit
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Cultivate home-grown fruit pickers, says Braverman
Home secretary says UK should train its own fruit pickers and lorry drivers to cut migration
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Defra calls for urgent action to solve farming crisis
Ministers will urge Rishi Sunak to increase immigration and food prices during Downing Street talks tomorrow
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Buyers sought for greenhouse salad growers
Chichester-based businesses Madestein (UK) Ltd and Fresh Willow Ltd are up for sale after entering administration last month
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BRC calls for Windsor Framework clarity for UK supermarkets
If retailers don’t know how to correctly label products for the green lane, cross-border trade between Britain and Northern Ireland simply won’t work, group warns
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PML appoints new finance director
Philip Booth has over 30 years’ experience in finance control, working for various SMEs in the service delivery and retail sector
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VIDEO: Sir Charles Godfray ‘optimistic’ about global food security
Ahead of his 2023 City Food & Drink Lecture on 15 May, illustrious population biologist Sir Charles Godfray tells Fred Searle why he is optimistic about the task of feeding a growing world population, and doing it sustainably
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Plans for net zero potatoes push ahead
UK potato supplier Branston begins second year of extensive net-zero potato production trials
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Hort sector dismayed at govt u-turn
Food and farming groups baffled and angered by Defra decision to ditch plans to publish a horticulture strategy
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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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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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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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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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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”