Supply news from FPJ – Page 53
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ArticleSainsbury’s to invest £500m over two years to soften price rises
Sainsbury’s investment in prices to help customers with the cost of living is set to top more than half a billion pounds
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ArticleSouth African avocados on course to meet export target
Despite a difficult start to the campaign, South African avocados are on track for the 2022 season
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ArticleUK gene-editing bill divides opinion
Supporters of gene-editing highlight the potential benefits such as disease tolerance and reduced pesticide use, while critics warn of a lack of transparency, accountability and public consultation
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ArticleJoin the party at Festival of Fresh!
Fresh Produce Journal’s annual celebration and conference for the UK fruit and vegetable industry is returning with an in-person occasion hosted by Berry Gardens at their home near Maidstone, Kent
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ArticleSainsbury’s boss warns cost-of-living crisis to worsen
Cost of living crisis will get worse before it gets better, Sainsbury’s CEO warns
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ArticleUK and Vietnam to strengthen ag trade
The UK and Vietnam have held their first trade talks in three years in a bid to strengthen ag trade
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ArticleRose Vouchers launch in Tower Hamlets
The UK fruit and veg voucher project for families struggling to afford fresh produce launches in Tower Hamlets, London
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ArticleIs sustainable packaging under threat from inflation?
Comment: Is the cost of living crisis threatening packaging sustainability, asks Westpack Group marketing manager Chris Fiander?
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ArticleTozer Ibérica sets the pace in R&D spending
The seed company plans to introduce a number of new varieties in the coming months
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ArticleSustainable Foods Summit to examine Ukraine impact
The effect of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on food security and sustainability will be a key topic for discussion at next month’s Sustainable Foods Summit in Amsterdam
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ArticleGlobal Tomato Congress makes impressive return
Around 385 people from 30 countries were in The Hague on 24 May for Fruitnet’s immersive, interactive event
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ArticleSoil Association lambasts launch of Genetic Technology Bill
The organic farming association argues the government should prioritise a Food Bill over genetic engineering deregulation in order to boost UK food security
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ArticleCountdown to Fruit Logistica 2023: exhibitors can register now
Companies have until end of July to reserve exhibition space at leading fresh produce trade show
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ArticleNew CEO at Soil Association Certification
Soil Association Certification has appointed Dominic Robinson as its new chief executive officer, replacing the retiring Martin Sawyer
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ArticleGene-edited tomatoes could offer new source of vitamin D
Scientists at the UK’s John Innes Centre have created a tomato rich in vitamin D
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ArticleFPC launches UK Grower of the Year award
FPC Fresh Awards 2022 will honour an outstanding leader in the production of fresh fruits, vegetables, cut flowers or plants in the UK
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ArticleBattle lines drawn for shipping rate confrontation
South African citrus growers seek cooperation with other industries to get control of produce shipping and counter steep freight increases
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ArticleLorry driver initiatives bear fruit
UK lorry-driver shortage persists but recruitment initiatives are starting to make a difference, says Logistics UK
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ArticleGlobal Tomato Congress: Prominent aims to inspire consumers
With costs rising and spending getting tighter, the health, taste and affordability of fresh tomatoes should be highlighted
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ArticleNIAB opens GreenTech Hub
New £11.3m horticulture research centre opens doors at NIAB’s East Malling site in Kent