All Fresh produce articles – Page 44
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NewsPrinces establishes pricing for tomato growers ahead of 2022 harvest
Princes has decided to sign contracts in advance of harvest season to enhance financial security among growers
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NewsRed Tractor pesticide standards failing farmers, consumers and the environment, says report
The report stated that Red Tractor lacked targets to reduce pesticide use and that it failed to require certified farmers to adopt alternative approaches
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NewsRussia-Ukraine conflict could drive food prices up 20%, warns UN food agency
Further rises are predicted, despite Ukraine’s pledges to grow wheat
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NewsPack’d launches ‘better than fresh’ chopped frozen avocado
The new frozen avocado is the first of its kind to market with no added salt
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NewsClock House Farm launches new propagation business
The 30-hectare propagation area will provide the grower with access to ‘best in class’ plant stock and improve produce supply to customers
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NewsAsda adds 100 greengrocers to stores as Issa brothers revamp fresh offer
Mohsin Issa said that by next month 250 Asda stores would have dedicated greengrocers working in them
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NewsFyffes donates to charities tackling violence against women on International Women’s Day
Fyffes has donated €30,000 (£25,000) to charities that support female victims of violence
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Analysis & FeaturesHow hard is ditching plastic packaging from fruit & veg?
Retailers face a raft of challenges meeting new goals from Wrap
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NewsUkraine conflict expected to hit seasonal worker numbers
Two thirds of UK Seasonal Worker visas in 2021 went to Ukrainians, with Russia the second most recruited country
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NewsSeasonal worker wages soar 38% in ‘administrative nightmare’ for UK growers
The pay rise is due to come into dforce in April, but has been slammed as “unfit for purpose” by growers
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NewsCosmic Crisp apples now available in UK supermarkets
1,200 tons of Cosmic Crisp apples will be available in Italy, Spain, Germany, Scandinavia and the United Kingdom this season
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NewsWaitrose announces start of early British asparagus season
The crop has come around eight weeks earlier than the normal UK asparagus season from mid to late April thanks to a warmer start to 2022
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Comment & OpinionWrap’s fresh produce initiative is a huge step backwards – and I mean that in a good way
Wrap’s research has broken the link between food waste and plastic usage in fresh produce
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InterviewsGuy Singh-Watson: Riverford’s veg boxer comes out swinging
Guy Singh-Watson is the tough-talking entrepreneur behind Riverford’s fast-growing veg box business. He reveals what’s next on its sustainable agenda
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Comment & OpinionFruit & veg packaging announcement is a key moment in the war on plastic
Wrap claims a “staggering” 100,000 tonnes of food waste (plus 130,000 tonnes of CO2e) could be prevented by the measures
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NewsPrinces partners with Oxfam to protect workers’ rights at Napolina
The initiatives will tackle exploitation challenges within the supply chains of both direct suppliers and other producers in the Apulia region
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NewsSupermarkets agree to scrap packaging on fruit and veg
Wrap today unveiled a list of 24 products, including apples, bananas, broccoli and cucumbers, which will be the first to see packaging scrapped
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NewsEx-military workers encouraged to join food supply chain by £450k grant
The £450,000 funding campaign will focus on recruiting ex-military personnel and career changers to upskill the fresh produce sector
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NewsFirst UK-grown Pink Lady apples go on sale today
Coregeo is expanding commercial growth in the UK to meet consumer demand for home-grown produce
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NewsGrowUp Farms secures £100m in funding for vertical farm in Kent
The investment will deliver a new low-carbon farm to bring fresher, longer-lasting salads to supermarket shelves year-round, the business said