All Fresh produce articles – Page 6
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NewsIndonesian government kiboshes seasonal worker recruitment
Last week the Ministry of Manpower in Indonesia said it would no longer permit direct recruitment of workers via UK seasonal worker operator Agri-HR
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NewsCharity urges more support for migrant workers in Employment Rights Bill
FLEX said that the newly-announced bill must urgently address immigration restrictions which put migrants with restrictive visas at high risk of exploitation
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NewsSainsbury’s launches peat-free mushrooms to reduce emissions and protect ecosystems
The change in mushroom production has been developed in partnership with supplier Monaghan, and will reduce peat usage by 20,465 tonnes per year
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NewsVertical farm operator Fischer Farms hires ex Moy Park boss Chris Kirke as CEO
Kirke, who has more than 26 years’ experience in the fmcg market in both the US and UK, will manage the day-to-day operations of Fischer Farms
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KVI TrackerWet September leaves farms unable to plant key crops
Heavy rain last month has left a number of farms under water, particularly in the home counties, warned British Growers Association CEO Jack Ward
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NewsMash Direct slides into the red as input costs soar
The prepared vegetable company saw its operating profit decline to –£984.9k in the year to 28 February 2023
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NewsApple prices rise up to 31% as weather impacts supply
Out of 108 apple lines in stock between the start of October 2023 and now, 31 had increased in price by more than 10%
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ProfilesBritish Apples & Pears’ Ali Capper on farming, buying British and The Boomtown Rats
‘I’d love to see buyers really get behind British when it is in season (which is all year round) and not just for British Food Fortnight’
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NewsFyffes launches crownless pineapples into European market
The brand said the launch presented further sustainability benefits for retailers and consumers as the crownless pineapples reduce carbon emissions significantly
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NewsTesco knocks Aldi off top spot for most UK apples sold in 2024
Tesco sold 26,705 tonnes of British dessert apples, only just ahead of Aldi at 26,008 tonnes in the same period
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NewsDriscoll’s launches into UK market with Devoted to Delicious campaign
The berry giant has unveiled its Devoted to Delicious marketing campaign to introduce UK consumers to its products
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NewsAgroberries acquires BerryWorld to become second largest berry company
The combined company will commercialise approximately 150,000 tonnes of blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and blackberries per year
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NewsGovernment backing urged for ‘definitive’ farm emissions baselining scheme
A partnership between Lloyds Banking Group and Soil Association Exchange has created a ‘first of its kind’ baseline for the climate impact of farms
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NewsMost organic farmers affected by unpredictable weather, new report reveals
The Future of Organic Fruit & Veg report found that 78% of farmers had been affected particularly by floods and extreme drought
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NewsEngland set for third worst harvest ever, new research finds
Analysis by the Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit said the impact of bad weather would make the UK more dependent on imports
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NewsMany growers intend to walk away from ‘unworkable’ ethical audit
Sedex announced in April that its new SMETA 7.0 audit would come into force on 10 September
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NewsDerek Sarno backs mushroom operation on site of former chicken farm
The collaboration between Smithy Mushrooms and The Little Mushroom Co took a former chicken farm in Norfolk and transformed it into a mushroom-growing operation
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NewsBakkavor to shut ‘unsustainable’ Wigan factory, putting 750 jobs at risk
The news came alongside the publication of Bakkavor’s latest half-year results
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KVI TrackerCarrot prices up after “disastrous” year for growers
Own label carrots have risen by 38% yoy at Aldi, Asda, Lidl, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s and Tesco
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NewsFlorette owner Agrial posts further, inflation-driven losses
The bagged salad supplier said it had ’walked away’ from some retail business last year as it sought to recoup risisng costs