Fruit & veg
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NewsFyffes announces human rights framework
The supplier said its new plan would provide a mechanism to manage, mitigate and resolve risks to human rights in its supply chain
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Veg Power campaign appeals for more support from suppliers
Veg Power has set out an ambition for every child aged two to 19 to eat one more portion of vegetables every day
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Comment & Opinion
Albert Bartlett brings beautiful ballet to the spud shed
A storybook opens and a breathy voiceover tells us AB’s newly harvested Jersey Royals will now “be going off to sleep in the dark”
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Eustice accused of overstating Pick for Britain scheme impact
The environment secretary’s claim a third of workers in produce supply chains were British has been dismissed by industry sources
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Pilgrim’s Pride sees 170 positive Covid-19 tests as Bernard Matthews cases rise
Both major processors have suggested the outbreaks were down to community transmission
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Riverford becomes B Corp thanks to employee and environmental policies
The organic veg box company has become the second-highest ranked UK food & drink company on the certification
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Sainsbury’s rewards customers with Nectar points for buying fruit and veg
Shoppers can earn hundreds of points through The Great Big Fruit & Veg Challenge, which launched on 7 September
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Asda trials use of recyclable plastic fruit & veg bags at nine stores
The alternative reusable Veggio bags will be priced at 30p each
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Comment & Opinion
Three foodie YouTube trends that tell us what shoppers are really interested in during lockdown
What Brits were watching in lockdown says a lot about their priorities, says Harry Walker, industry head of grocery retail at Google
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Natures Way brings Fling fresh salad kits to market
Inspired by ’flavours, tastes and textures from around the world’, the kits are on sale exclusively in Tesco
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Birds Eye adds sweet chilli veg mix to Steamfresh range
The launch will be complemented by the return of the frozen giant’s ‘Eat in Full Colour’ TV ad from 21 September
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Asda escalates war on plastic with 100% recyclable blueberry packs
The packaging innovation would see 5.5 million lids saved from landfill, the retailer said
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Berry Gardens-led consortium gains £2.5m funding for robotics trial
The trial will see robots deployed to help pick and pack fruit at a strawberry farm in Kent
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No-deal Brexit could trigger steep rise in supplier wheat costs
The warning comes after the NFU this week revealed the UK is seeing its worst wheat yields in 40 years
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Fyffes follows 2 Sisters with plant closure following coronavirus outbreak
A total of 30 staff have now tested positive for Covid-19 at the Fyffes banana ripening centre
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Comment & Opinion
McCain is leading the way, but others must follow to protect British farmers
Growers need help to survive the perfect storm of erratic weather, increased staff costs and trade concerns
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McCain looks to ‘future-proof’ potato industry with £25m investment fund
The supplier said 40% of the money would be provided this year to help farmers recover from two consecutive poor harvests
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Pink Lady apples see sales boost after ‘successful’ TV ad, own data shows
Volume sales saw double-digit growth whilst its first-ever UK TV campaign aired, the brand said
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Apple growers issue ‘untenable’ margins warning as weather hits 2020 crop
Price wars among retailers could squeeze already tight profit margins further, British Apples & Pears claim
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Vertical farming venture GrowPura secures major government grant
GrowPura will construct an 8,000 sq metre facility in Bedfordshire thanks to £4.5m government funding
