Supply news from FPJ – Page 31
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Portuguese fruit, veg and flower exports smash through €2bn barrier
Data from Portuguese Statistics Institute INE show record exports for 2022
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Almeria struggles to meet demand for winter fruit and vegetables
Bad weather has caused a significant shortfall of supply across many products
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Gary Marshall calls for major industry rethink
NCGM wholesaler says supply chains need to place more value on fresh produce and “develop a collective sense of realism” as the trade contends with supply shortages and astronomical spot prices
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Fresh produce probe in South Africa
South Africa is known as an important international supplier of fresh produce, but it also has a large local consumer market
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AHDB successor reveals new crop protection arrangements
Horticultural Crop Protection Ltd explains how funding for EAMUs and EAs will work as AHDB petitioners hit back at AHDB grant for the new company
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Weather volatility is 'wiping the floor' with inflation
Extreme weather events are principal cause of industry’s chronic supply shortages and sky-high spot prices, according to Tim O’Malley of Nationwide Produce
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South African citrus calls for presidential support
South African citrus industry takes dispute with the European Union to the highest debating room in Parliament
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British Growers announces string of producer events
Calendar includes conferences on carrots, onions and herbs, as well as demo days for carrots, leeks and weeding
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Westfalia showcases avocado advances
Research efforts are underpinned by cutting-edge technology and thorough testing, says group safety and environment executive Johnathan Sutton
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Fruit Logistica 2023 comes to a successful conclusion
Over 60,000 trade visitors descended on Berlin last week for a truly international fresh produce event
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IFG unveils new trademark names for low-chill Cheery Cherry Line
Cheery Cupid, Cheery Nebula and Cheery Chap are the latest additions to the range
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Sysco’s new electric lorry highlights climate crisis
Foodservice giant Sysco issues call for industry to work together to tackle climate change at launch of its new ‘Climate Stripes’ electric vehicle
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Fairtrade results in better pay, says study
Fairtrade marque has positive economic impact on East African flower workers, new study reveals
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South African stonefruit ‘back on track’
Exporters say they are in a stronger position following the resolution of port strikes in October
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Sakata unveils Purple Magic broccoli
Breeder launches eye-catching purple-stemmed variety aimed at boosting vegetable’s health credentials
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Tatayoyo wins Fruit Logistica Innovation Award 2023
Rijk Zwaan’s branded variety holds off strong competition to win this year’s top prize at Fruit Logistica in Berlin
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Strikes add to importer woes
Strikes and transport costs meant dismal December for UK shippers, new figures show
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Del Monte expands single-serve banana distribution
Group looks to address food waste and take advantage of the on-the-go snacking trend in Europe
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ETTDT returns for fifth year
Veg Power and ITV’s Eat Them to Defeat Them campaign to get kids to eat veg returns to UK screens and schools for fifth consecutive year
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Central Co-op extends member prices
Members of retail cooperative Central Co-op will benefit from reduced food prices on over 100 products until Easter