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News updates for the UK fresh produce business.
NFU expresses concern over new US tariffs
US is the UK’s largest market for agri-food products outside of the EU
Kantar announces major expansion of UK grocery panel
Data expert says expansion will bring even greater visibility to shopper behaviour
NFU and Lord Rooker call for national biosecurity plan
Plant and animal disease threats are on the rise at a time when food security is a high priority
Greencore agrees deal to acquire Bakkavor
If approved, the deal would create a £4 billion convenience food supplier
Tesco and Aldi vie for British apple sales crown as Asda improves
British Apples & Pears figures for the past six months reveal some impressive retailer performances
Conversations
Fruitbox 113 · Franka Rodriguez, Aldi South Group
Franka talks to Chris about the extension of Aldi South Group’s ethical sourcing model into avocados, with more categories on the horizon
Fruitbox 112 · Daniel Sauvaitre, Interfel
Chris and Daniel look at global trade policy and its impact on the fruit and vegetable business
Fruitbox 111 · Duncan Jones, Sinclair
Duncan talks about Sinclair’s new home-compostable fruit label, described as a “huge step forward” in making fruit and vegetable labelling a 100 per cent sustainable practice
Bartlett toasts Minecraft tieup with April Fool’s prank
Square potatoes – or ‘Bartlett Blocks’ – were described as extremely efficient to stack
Promotions in vogue as household budgets tighten
Kantar figures show supermarkets responding to budget pressure with more price cuts
Zeichner faces Efra committee on key farming questions
The closure of the SFI to new applicants is among the topics up for scrutiny
AgriLook connects the dots for growers
Developed by Preston Waldon, new software tool AgriLook aims to “help farmers stay ahead of the curve” by delivering forward-looking intelligence
Coming soon: FPJ Mediterranean Special
FPJ’s Mediterranean Special explores the big challenges and opportunities facing suppliers in the region, including climate change and new varieties
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End of an era for South African citrus leader Justin Chadwick
Justin Chadwick, who is retiring as chief executive of the South African Citrus Growers’ Association, speaks exclusively to Fruitnet about three decades of service
Brakes launches ‘biggest-ever’ cashback campaign to support indies
Initiative comes at a time when food businesses are under pressure from rising staff costs
Nervous unions fire UK-US trade deal warning
Farmers and growers have voiced concerns over equivalent food standards
Saudi date-based soft drink set for UK debut
PIF-backed product is launching on various UK retail platforms in May
Egypt and Jordan on the rise in premium strawberries
January’s showcase of premium UC Davis cultivars demonstrates the growing influence of Egypt and Jordan in strawberry production, according to Global Plant Genetics
Jazz Juniors launched in boost to both kids and growers
Fun-sized fruit are expected to be a big hit with children
EFRA to quiz Zeichner on Defra vision for farming
Defra minister Daniel Zeichner to face cross-party MPs’ questions on farming, profitability and fairness in supply chains
Report identifies new revenue from crop waste
A new report from Growing Kent & Medway highlights the untapped potential of waste from horticultural crops
Red Tractor commits farm assurance scheme to wide-ranging improvements
The food assurance scheme promises significant improvements following publication of the Farm Assurance Review
Steve Reed sees Veg Power in action
Defra secretary sees veg consumption campaign in action at primary school in his London constituency