Ed Leahy

FPJ has launched its new app, filled with all the fresh produce content you crave. Free to download on iPhone App Store apps.apple.com/gb/app/fresh-p… and android with Google Play: play.google.com/store/apps/det…

🎙 Today’s #FRUITBOX is all about the opportunities for British cherries at home and abroad (and is recorded on location in Hampshire!) Listen to Matt Hancock (right) and Will Wolmer right here 👉🏻 anchor.fm/FRUITBOX

The new FPJ Big 50 Products issue is out! Charting the big retail trends in fresh produce across 50 categories. After a turbulent year there are some interesting stories in the data - FPJ subscribers can download it on the FPJ app where it’s also available as a one off purchase.

@chrisfruitnet @Merry_Meredith @joshbythesea @JeremyOatey Let's ask Branston.

@Merry_Meredith @joshbythesea @JeremyOatey @edfruitnet Do you know anything about this that you can share?

Are Cornish earlies going to be even earlier this year

This gift box of Asparagus, Cotswold Gold hollandaise, Cotswold butter, lemon, Parmesan and apple juice has just arrived, sent by Mudwalls Farm Ltd. I thought it was such a good alternative to festive chocolates or flowers that it deserved a mention. #mudwallsfarm #asparagus

Just a few days left to access the latest #freshproducejournal for free on our new app, available on App Store and Google Play. This edition is digital only due to the current situation.

More than 650 people have tuned in for today's groundbreaking online fresh produce event Fresh Produce India Live. Well done to all my colleagues who have made #FPI2020 a reality under challenging circumstances!

💥 First to print in 1895, first to desktop in 1985, first to mobile in 2020: Britain’s favourite fresh produce magazine now fits on your phone and tablet with a great new app now free to download. Check it out! 🙌🏻📱🍾🌟

During this difficult period, it’s more important than ever to keep on top of industry news. We are pleased to launch our new app featuring a news feed that sits alongside digital editions of the magazine. Available to download now on Apple Store and Google Play!

The search for UK pickers to rescue this year's harvest is off to a great start – almost 10,000 British residents have applied for seasonal jobs in the past week – but we need lots more! Find out where you can apply here: fruitnet.com/fpj/189/season… #heroesoffreshproduce #coronavirus

Informative summary of current supply chain issues faced by fresh produce businesses from @chrisfruitnet @maurafruitnet @mikefruitnet

With @Foodincommun this morning to hear how their network of (mainly elderly) volunteers are keeping the supply of donated fresh produce going out to food banks and those who can’t afford to stockpile for #coronavirus. Short film coming soon on #WickedLeeks

Fresh produce hooray!

All businesses in retail, hospitality and leisure sectors exempt from business rates for 12 months.

SMEs can apply for business interruption loan scheme with loans up to £5m with no interest due to help pay for rent, salaries, suppliers etc. Scheme starts next week.

#freshproduce businesses listen up: Chancellor Rishi Sunak is offering loans to all businesses in “unprecedented” £330bn coronavirus support package.

New dates for Global Berry Congress ow.ly/xgje102cjy2

“Circuit Breakers”: our @FPJlive technology special features killer drones, virtual tomatoes, batmobile lookalikes and some serious software. Plus some big interviews with Flamingo Horticulture and Barbara Bray MBE.

Today is the last chance for Early-bird registrations. If you are in the berry business this is the event for you! 🍓ow.ly/Ur8g50ysHDo