All Analysis articles – Page 16
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AnalysisEnd of an era for Europe's fruit trade?
As retailers seek to tie up supply by establishing planned programmes, one leading importer says open trading is "dying"
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AnalysisOpinion: How do we cope with the floods?
At a meeting of Hadlow College's Rural Focus Group, members explored the issue of how extreme weather events are impacting the industry
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AnalysisStuck in a rut or ploughing ahead?
With food assurance higher up the agenda than ever before, FPJ considers what role the Red Tractor has to play in establishing consumer trust
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AnalysisCan fruit and veg make you a 'super' human?
With a huge range of claims and counter-claims in the media about the benefits of fresh produce, Chloe Ryan asks scientists for their view of the debate
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AnalysisIs the Innocent-led age of the smoothie over?
Matt Chittock finds out if the once-sweet smoothie sector is now in danger of turning sour for suppliers
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AnalysisGM: for Good or for Bad?
In the second of this year’s two winning MDS synoptic papers, William Lee discusses the future for genetic modification
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Chris Redfern: As sterling falls further, is a rebound likely?
Sterling extended its six-month decline against the euro, falling another two cents. It was steady against the Australian
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Is there room for new categories in store?
Newly discovered fruits have variously been called "queer gear" and then "exotics", so there is perhaps room for a new
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Chris Redfern: When can a crisis no longer be called a crisis?
Young economists attending the Millennium Dome gig last weekend could be forgiven for wondering if the Rolling Stones might
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AnalysisTony Chambers: Can established food brands survive growing consumer appetite for healthier fresh food?
Today's consumers demand a wider choice of fresher produce for a healthier lifestyle, a trend which is sustaining despite
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AnalysisTo promote or not to promote?
With a glut of 50p retail promotions of late, are these helping or hindering the industry?
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AnalysisNew cherries split opinions
Split-free varieties developed in New Zealand and Canada raise concerns about market prices
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How do you solve a problem like obesity?
Earlier this month a group of industry leaders joined former world champion athlete Roger Black to discuss what opportunity,
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Does London need a composite market?
The wholesale sector is evolving rapidly, with redevelopment plans in various stages of progression across the country and
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AnalysisWill WTO entry boost Russian imports?
With the Great Bear joining the trade group on 22 August, some in the trade have told Eurofruit they expect a big rise in fresh produce imports
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Case closed: but is it the tip of the iceberg?
One of the biggest talking points surrounding the potato corruption case (page 4) is whether this was a one-off or symptomatic
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AnalysisMutual recognition: mutually beneficial?
Indonesian government holds contentious belief Mutual Recognition Agreements will benefit local producers and exporters
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AnalysisHow healthy really is fruit juice?
Several studies and a new documentary have thrown significant doubt on the real health benefits of fruit juices
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AnalysisWhat the devil is wrong with Tesco?
Despite huge profits and stores in every corner of the land, the UK’s largest grocer faces a huge challenge to regain market share
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AnalysisRichard Jones: Blue sky thinking? Working with the Cloud could have a real impact on the industry
Small and medium enterprise (SME) Cloud adoption study statistics show that Cloud usage is on the rise. How many businesses