Supply news from FPJ – Page 38
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Driscoll’s Russell Allwell discusses Berry Gardens takeover
Exclusive interview: Efficient berry production, better sales and new exports are all part of Driscoll’s plans for UK grower cooperative Berry Gardens, group’s EMEA managing director Russell Allwell tells the FPJ
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Aldi launches foodbank fund
Dicounter Aldi announces emergency foodbank fund to support charities this Christmas
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‘Packaging status quo is a catastrophic option’
Comment: Continued resistance to change in food and drink packaging will mean mutually ensured environmental destruction
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‘Don’t underestimate the drought’
Comment: Europe’s worst drought in 500 years is set to slash onion volumes this season, causing spot prices to soar as producers grapple with the twin challenges of climate change and hyper-inflation
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Ukraine apples find safe haven in UK
British importer Growers Direct marks start of new UK-Ukraine apple deal
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Lidl gets a lot bigger
Lidl GB attracts over 770,000 more shoppers each week as discounter promises customers a cost-saving Christmas
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Global Berry Congress makes impressive return
Retailers including Aldi, Lidl, Delhaize, ICA and M&S among those who attended the leading event for the global berry business
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‘Protect environmental rewards,’ urges Soil Association
Watering down farm support would be an alarming betrayal of nature, farmers and public health, warns Soil Association
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Fruit Logistica 2023: expert advice and practical solutions for all
Event programme for world’s leading fresh produce trade show in Berlin offers visitors valuable information to make better business decisions
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UK grower future bleak, warns NFU
Growers fear for future as rising costs and workforce shortages impact horticulture sector, NFU warns
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Nationwide hits 500,000-meal milestone
Fresh produce supplier Nationwide celebrates donating the equivalent of 500,000 meals to FareShare
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Veg Power in Dreamworks tie-up
Veg Power links up with Dreamworks Animation’s Kung Fu Panda to help families provide healthy and affordable lunchboxes
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‘Get your vit hit with mushrooms’
Grower group launches high-impact winter marketing campaign to promote mushroom vitamin-D benefits as daylight hours dwindle
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South African stonefruit volumes to rise
Hortgro anticipates increase in plum, peach and nectarine crops as part of a “high-quality export season”
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Greenyard demonstrates “resilience and robustness”
Sales increase and earnings remain fairly flat in first-half of the year despite “unprecedented economic turmoil”
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Angus Soft Fruits eyes Asian export expansion
Scottish berry supplier sees opportunities for exports of high-quality fruit to markets such as Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong
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Supply chain cost pressures remain
While raw material prices have dropped, other high inputs will keep the cost of pallets and packaging high, Fefpeb has said
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Morocco continues bold UK export push
Government earmarks agriculture as top priority for the country’s development over the next 10 years, with particular focus on fresh produce exports to Britain
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‘Eat Them to Defeat Them’ generates £34m in veg sales
Healthy eating campaign has led to £132 million in vegetable sales over four years, equivalent to 1.4 billion children’s portions
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Linton Growing celebrates second season
Clock House Farm’s plant propagation business Linton Growing celebrates second successful season