Supply news from FPJ – Page 62
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Govt response to HGV crisis dangerous, warns ParcelHero
The Government’s panicked easing of HGV driving test requirements is a dangerous reaction to the driver shortage, warns ParcelHero
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New cranes arrive at Dover
Cargo terminal bolsters facilities with installation of two harbour cranes that can handle palletised fruit, steel, breakbulk, containers and more
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PML offers to fund HGV driver training
Logistics firm PML is taking action to address the current acute shortage of HGV drivers in the UK
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B-hive wins funding to detect potato disease
B-hive receives funding to develop cutting-edge technology for food waste reduction
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HGV tests to be fast-tracked
Westminster is set to fast-track lorry-driving tests in a bid to tackle the UK supply crisis
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Investment augurs well for Juice Executive
Alex Auger's cold-pressed juice firm spends £1.1m on Chatham factory extension
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Clock House Farm hosts recruitment roundtable
Kent fruit grower Clock House Farm hosts recruitment roundtable with Helen Grant MP and NFU
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Manage waste to boost profits
Analysis from Wrap shows the potential financial benefits of improving the recording and management of food surplus and waste on farms
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Natural light produces tasty cues
Natural Light Growing Centre yields tastiest baby cucumber crop, independent tests find
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Londoners spend most on fruit and veg, research reveals
Capital spends most on fruit and veg and least on meat, while Northern Ireland spends most on sweets and meat but least on fruit and veg
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BerryWorld’s SA blueberry exports ‘set to rise 25%’
South Africa's biggest blueberry exporter started its season earlier than ever this year with first pick for local supply beginning in April
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UK pumpkin shortage threatens Halloween
Growers predict shortfall caused by poor August weather and lack of pickers and HGV drivers, reports iNews
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Ocado switches to sustainable apple packaging
New printed cardboard packaging is set to eliminate almost 12 tonnes of hard-to-recycle plastic annually
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Sustainability key to avocado growth
1,400 delegates hear how sustainable supply is central to the many opportunities facing the European avocado market
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BerryWorld marks 400,000 meals with FareShare
Soft fruit supplier is running campaign on branded BerryWorld brand range to raise awareness of food waste and FareShare’s great work
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UK food and drink exports recovering
Sales to non-EU markets almost back to pre-pandemic levels, but EU exports are still significantly down
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Nationwide partners with FareShare to deliver 18m meals
Fresh produce supplier helps redistributor manage logistics of £16m Defra-funded project, delivering food to over 4,000 charities
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Veg Power joins forces with Love British Food
Partnership will see Veg Power champion late summer and autumn vegetables through social media during British Food Fortnight
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Dover recognised for helping stranded drivers
Port shortlisted for ‘Outstanding Response to Covid’ award for efforts to get drivers home to UK when France closed its border before Christmas
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UK food chain calls for Covid Recovery Visa
Cross-industry report calls for new visa to help supply chains recruit more overseas staff amid serious labour shortages