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News updates for the UK fresh produce business.
Deep tech aims to tackle problem of empty trucks on UK roads
Digital Catapult and AF Blakemore trial Logistics Living Lab that could reduce emissions by up to 30 per cent
Satellite images can help farmers combat weather threat, study says
PhD project at University of Leicester aims to get more farmers in UK and Kenya using satellite imagery to protect food security
Lidl GB revenue rises as shopper numbers grow
Discounter reports highest increase in shopper visits across the sector and strong growth in fresh produce
New Fera project tackles spraing in potatoes
Enigma IV is the latest collaborative project launched by Fera Science
New retail venture for S Thorogood
Wholesale business aims to provide full service to retail and foodservice outlets
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Fruitbox 110 · Gary Marshall, New Covent Garden Market
Gary and Chris champion the value of the wholesale market and look to the future of the business
Fruitbox 108 · Carlo Magni & Louise Beard, Forward Insight
Chris, Carlo and Louise consider the consumers of tomorrow, the choices they will make and how we can develop fresh produce that will appeal to them
Fruitbox 107 · David Kat, Neolithics
Chris and David discuss the application and rapid development of new technologies and their transformative impact on the supply chain
South Africa focuses on new grape varieties
Breeders have a keen interest in their newer varieties as the country’s table grape season gets underway
Angry farmers descend on London in mass inheritance tax protest
Government’s APR and BPR changes have been described as a betrayal of the nation’s primary food producers
DP World cuts carbon emissions thanks to rail freight boost
Logistics company has been incentivising companies to move containers by rail rather than road from DP World Southampton
Leicester researcher examines lowland peat
Peatlands, which are important for veg production, are under scrutiny over their emissions contribution
Aldi launches donation drive as food banks face ‘tough Christmas’
Discounter says around 80 per cent of food banks are reporting an increase in demand as Christmas approaches
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Demargro seeking to widen range
The Belgian exporter continues to look at broadening its already substantial selection, while examining the potential of new markets, but competition across Europe is intensifying
Lidl’s five-year investment in British farming hits £21bn
Discounter says it has exceeded its original target by £6bn
Farmers prepare for mass rally against farm inheritance tax changes
Thousands of farmers are expected to take part in event starting opposite Downing Street on 19 November
Land Alive launches £5,000 prize fund at new regenerative farming event
The sustainable food exhibition is set to take place on 22-23 November in Somerset
Aldi to open 11 new stores before Christmas
Expansion will see the discounter open new stores in West Sussex, Hampshire and Greater London, among other locations
Government pledges more cash to tackle farm flooding
Floods minister Emma Hardy outlines steps to deal with growing problem
Fieldwork Robotics partners with Burro to take raspberry robot to next level
Fieldwork says the interoperability of its technology is a big advantage to growers
Brakes wins Foodservice Operator of the Year at the Quality Food Awards
Sysco UK foodservice firm also picked up 10 product awards at London food industry event
New campaign champions EU food and drink in Britain
Veryan Bliss, an advisor to the European Union’s ‘More Than Only Food & Drink’ campaign, tells FPJ about how the initiative aims to bolster demand for European produce in the UK
Thorogoods marks 50 years at NCGM
Fresh produce wholesale group celebrates a half-century at New Covent Garden Market, during which it has maintained its focus on high-quality British fruit and vegetables