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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 72 min read
Aptean Joins Forces with FPC at IFE 2025 to Drive Digital Transformation in Fresh Produce
As the fresh produce industry faces growing pressures to enhance efficiency, ensure traceability, and reduce waste, Aptean is stepping up...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 72 min read
The Looming Challenge of Safety & Security Declarations for UK Imports
Mike Parr, CEO UK & Ireland for PML Seafrigo, has long voiced concerns over the complexities of new import regulations. As the deadline...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 71 min read
Irish Potato Market Steady as Demand Holds Firm
The Irish potato market is seeing a gradual rise in demand, a trend typical for this time of year, according to the latest weekly potato...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 61 min read
Fruit Logistica 2025 Kicks Off in Berlin: Global Produce Players Unite for a Fresh Future
Fruit Logistica 2025 opened its doors in Berlin yesterday (5 February), setting the stage for a three-day gathering of fresh produce...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 62 min read
Brits Embrace Scratch Cooking as Fresh Food Sales Surge
As cost-conscious consumers seek ways to cut expenses, many are turning to scratch cooking, driving a 6.8% increase in value growth...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 62 min read
Pink Lady UK Hails Best Season Yet as Sales Reach New Heights
Pink Lady UK has described its latest season as its “strongest season to date,” crediting the achievement to the “outstanding support”...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 52 min read
‘We’ve Become The Country That No-One Wants To Supply Anymore’: The Harsh Reality Behind The BTOM Effect
During a candid interview on BBC Countryfile, Nigel Jenney, Chief Executive of the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC), John Davidson of,...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 53 min read
Discounts Drive Growth And Drop In Grocery Inflation
Latest data from Kantar shows that take-home sales in the grocery sector rose by 4.3% over the four weeks to 26 January as supermarkets...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 53 min read
Tesco’s Slow Cooker Initiative: Helping Kids Eat More Fruit & Veg in Schools
Tesco has initiated a campaign to increase the intake of fruit and veg among children who may not normally receive enough of these...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 52 min read
Fresh Produce Branding: Can Apples and Salads Build the Same Loyalty as Coffee?
Branding in fruit and vegetables is not a new concept. Companies such as Florette and Dole have successfully introduced brand identity to...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 42 min read
FPC Fresh Awards 2025 - Open for Entries!
The FPC Fresh Awards, widely regarded as the “Oscars of the fresh produce industry,” has announced that entries are now officially open...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 42 min read
Crunch Takes the Crown: Britain’s Biggest Grape Survey Proves Crispness is Key
The biggest ever survey into Brits’ grape-buying preferences is in full swing, aiming to pinpoint exactly what British consumers look for...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 42 min read
Fruit Firm Fallout: A Gomez HQ Slashed to £16.9m Amid Sudden Shutdown and Redundancies
Headquarters belonging to a defunct fresh produce firm are expected to be sold early this year. Image: Colliers A Gomez Ltd, which...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 32 min read
Fresh4u Produce Ltd to Showcase Innovative Range at FPC Fresh Produce Hub, IFE 2025
Fresh4U Produce, a exotic Produce importer, is proud to announce its participation in the FPC Fresh Produce Hub at IFE 2025. The event...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jan 313 min read
Five Years On: How Brexit Has Shaped the UK Fresh Produce Industry
Five years ago, on 31 January 2020, the UK formally left the European Union, severing political ties after 47 years. However, the country...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jan 311 min read
Tesco to Cut 400 Jobs in Drive for Greater Efficiency
Tesco, Britain’s largest supermarket chain, has announced plans to cut around 400 jobs across its stores and head office as part of an...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jan 312 min read
Morrisons Facing Ongoing Problems Following Cyberattack
Morrisons has reported a setback in its operations following a cyberattack on its technology provider, Blue Yonder, which disrupted its...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jan 311 min read
Fruit Logistica Appoints Alexander Stein as New Director
Fruit Logistica has announced Alexander Stein as its new director, effective 1 February 2025. He will oversee the strategic direction of...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jan 303 min read
Heathrow, Corridors, and Pension Pots: Chancellor's Big Push for Growth
Chancellor Rachel Reeves said on Wednesday that "economic growth is the number one mission of this government" as she unveiled a series...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jan 302 min read
Seeds of Opportunity: Scottish Seed Potato Exports Poised for Global Boom Despite EU Ban
The Scottish Agricultural Organisation Society has said that it believes the country can continue to boost its seed potato exports in the...
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