Supply news from FPJ – Page 6
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South African apple and pear growers turn to solar energy
Several producers who supply leading exporter Tru-Cape say their irrigation systems now depend far less on the country’s consistently unreliable national electricity network
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RAU to screen ‘Six Inches of Soil’
Royal Agricultural University to show ground-breaking documentary spot-lighting soil health and regenerative farming
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UK lifts tariff on California prune juice
UK import tariff on prune juice suspended after lobbying by UK trade and California Prune Board
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Forecasting tool set to save pea industry £30m
PGRO has launched a new tool designed predict the optimum harvest time for UK vining peas
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South African avocados set to arrive in Europe
Early delays in shipping have not dampened optimism for the South African avocado season
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Post-Brexit logistics researcher calls for more collaborators
Logistics advisory Global 78 is searching for more businesses to get involved in research to understand how the fruit and vegetable sector can trade most effectively post-Brexit
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Blue Whale aims for resilience through (Re)Generation
(Re)Generation Fruit, a Blue Whale-led consortium in France, is seeking to support the ecological transition of the sector while providing vital economic resilience for its growers
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More support needed for banana producers hit by climate and costs
The growing impact of climate change and soaring production costs mean urgent action to address unsustainable banana prices is essential, according to Fairtrade Foundation
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Climate change poses “enormous threat” to banana business
United Nations economist predicts price increases for consumers as temperature rises make it harder to protect existing production
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Peruvian mango sector counts cost of El Niño
High prices caused by limited global supply allowed exporters to partially offset losses, but not enough to compensate for the drop in production
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Welsh farmers call for major overhaul to SFS
Record NFU Cymru response signals ‘major overhaul needed’ to Sustainable Farming Scheme proposals
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‘BTOM threatens UK food security,’ CCF tells Defra
New post-Brexit border controls will jeopardise food supply chain and increase food prices, warns UK Cold Chain Federation
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Dole joins Global Women Fresh on International Women’s Day
World’s biggest fruit and vegetable supplier commits to take part in projects that promote gender equality and female empowerment across the entire industry
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Waitrose welcomes back RedPop as availability increases
With the help of supplier Vog and importer Worldwide Fruit, the retailers says it sees good potential for the variety to boost apple sales
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Boot display kicks out at Welsh SFS policy
Welsh farmers drive home forecast job losses due to government sustainability policies with symbolic boot display
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Flying Swans’ Ethiopia project secures €11.7m backing
New fresh produce distribution centre near Addis Ababa could make it easier for suppliers of avocados and other fresh produce to reach international export markets
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Centenary celebration for SRCC in South Africa’s lemon valley
The region is looking forward to excellent quality this season, while the fruit’s biggest packer, SRCC, celebrates 100 years in the citrus business
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Love British Food launches ‘Public Sector Influencers’ event
The organisation behind national buy-British campaign plans to connect public sector with UK producers
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Innocent ups Farmer Innovation Fund to boost sustainable offer
Innocent Drinks announces £1m funding to support regenerative fruit and vegetable farming within its supply chain
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Delassus president appointed to lead Maroc Citrus
Leading Moroccan exporter Kacem Bennani Smires succeeds Moulay M’Hamed Loultiti of Copag as president of interprofessional body