All Vegetables articles – Page 46
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ArticleTong buys ‘Swift Lift’ firm
Veg handling equipment manufacturer Tong Engineering has bought conveying and lifting firm Terry Johnson Ltd
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Article£1.2m new funding for hort sector
Sustainable innovation and new tech projects can apply for share of £1.2m funding from Growing Kent & Medway
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ArticleItalian packaging firms call for PPWR revision
The European Union’s ambitious plans to reduce packaging waste have been met with strong opposition among Italy’s plastic container suppliers
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ArticleNFU calls for political action on flooding
More than 1,750 producers have signed the NFU’s open letter urging political parties to take steps to protect farming businesses from flooding
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CommentExtreme weather is taking its toll on UK vegetable sector
Tim O’Malley, group MD of Nationwide Produce, reflects on the weather challenges facing growers of British vegetables as production is driven abroad and the sector lacks support from government
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CommentNew EU rules jeopardise world’s best recycling system
Saverio Mayer, CEO Smurfit Kappa Europe, warns that a crucial vote on Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation could result in more waste, not less
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ArticleOrganics event explores secrets of Danish success
EU-backed campaign Made in Nature brings experts together for discussion about the potential for new growth in organic fruit and veg demand
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ArticleBranston helps drive HGV recruitment
Potato supplier Branston is leading an HGV recruitment drive with Inspire Education Group, Lincoln College and the Road Haulage Association
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NewsFPJ Potato Special out now
We explore the latest innovation and production hurdles in the potato sector as growers and new industry body GB Potatoes search for solutions
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ArticleOrsero Group signs up to Women’s Empowerment Principles
Mediterranean fresh produce distributor launches GOEquality project to promote equal opportunities and inclusivity
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ArticleAg-tech provider urges growers to act on compliance
AgPick Technology chief executive says growers can use readily available technology to ensure compliance
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ArticleBritish Growers joins OFC organisers
Pauline Sutton, client manager at the BGA, is heading up the secretariat team responsible for the event’s administration, ticket sales and outreach programmes
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ArticleIPL partners with Hark on energy monitoring
Asda sourcing arm undertakes project with IoT firm to track energy efficiency and asset performance at its production sites
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ArticleEurofruit Global Berry Congress issue out now
Global Berry Congress edition spotlights new developments in one of the produce sector’s most exciting categories
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ArticleRetailers back King’s project
Food industry firms have joined forces to support King Charles’ Coronation Food Project to distribute more surplus food to charity
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ArticleSpanish water protest called off
Demonstration cancelled after agricultural associations secure commitments to improve region’s water infrastructure
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ArticleFloods hit veg producers in northern France
In the northern French department of Pas-de-Calais, farmers are waiting for the floodwaters to recede before they can determine the extent of the damage
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ArticleKazakhstan sees opportunity for growth with UAE
At the World Investment Forum in Abu Dhabi, Kazakhstan’s minister for trade stressed the investment opportunities in the country and the importance of Central Asia as an agricultural hub
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ArticleFinal call for Emerging Leaders
Days left to enter Eden’s leadership programme that supports career development within global food supply chain
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ArticleNFU welcomes new Defra secretary
Union president Minette Batters looks forward to helping new Defra secretary Steve Barclay secure positive farming future