All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 114
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ArticlePost-harvest know-how
Chelmsford-based Writtle College is one of the country’s most famous and well-respected colleges for horticultural science, technology and research. Laura Gould visited the institution’s post-harvest department to find out more about the wealth of opportunities on offer for the unit’s students and researchers alike
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ArticleNo tears for UK
The market for onions and garlic has held its own through some tough economic times, with numerous lines carving themselves an increasingly important role as essential ingredients in every kitchen. So how is UK supply shaping up? And what is in store for the sector? Anna Sbuttoni reports
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ArticleRealists to the core
The forecast is for a strong French apple crop in terms of volume and quality this season, but exporters will need to be light on their feet and adapt to a tough European marketplace to maintain their position in the UK. Laura Gould reports
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ArticleFresh expectations
With numerous environmental and food safety initiatives underway and a recently established board of directors now firmly in place, Reynolds Catering is ready to build on its solid foundation and continue expanding its specialist foodservice business. Laura Gould visited the company’s base in Waltham Cross to find out more
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ArticleVegetable industry continues to shine through recession
With an abundance of new-season vegetables coming out of the fields throughout the UK, the vegetable sector is thriving. Elizabeth O’Keefe finds that the category, as well as demand, is on the up
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Actions needed, not just words
Every so often, we get a surge in interest through government channels promoting the advantages of growing more of our own
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Fruiterers taste Spain at Summer Court dinner
Fruiterers’ summer Court Dinners have a tendency to be fairly relaxed affairs, possibly because Liverymen are encouraged
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Looking East for new opportunities
As FPJ heads off to man our first-ever stand at Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong, it will be really interesting to witness
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Total co-operation
In the latest of FPJ’s features on the wholesale operations of Total Produce, Tommy Leighton visits Bristol, where Redbridge, Total Produce and multiple Re:fresh award winner Bristol Fruit Sales have been working both in unison and as competitors for nearly two years
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ArticleBaby come back
Sales of baby vegetables rose during the affluent early and mid-noughties, but as the global recession continues, demand is being pared back. Nevertheless, the sector argues that opportunities are still there to be had, with some banking on home-grown produce faring better than imports. Doris Lee Butterworth finds out more
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ArticleEurope endures a summer of pain as growers suffer
The European stonefruit industry is staring down the barrel of yet another tough season, with growers across the continent declaring themselves at crisis point as returns from outlets across Europe fail to cover rising production costs. Laura Gould reports
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Clearing a way through the easy peeler category
I have often had a bleat about the apparent lack of knowledge that consumers display when asked about the difference between
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Food security still high on agenda
Food security and sustainability continue to be hot topics for debate and, in July, I was invited by DEFRA to attend a round
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Ten health and safety myths - part two
Adam Bernstein, pictured, hosts FPJ’s monthly spotlight on the legislation that affects your business and how you can use it to your advantage. Following on from last month, here is the second part of Stuart Ponting’s guide to health and safety myths
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DEFRA needs to join up the dots
DEFRA’s focus on food policy measures this week is certainly a positive step in the right direction, embracing a wealth
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ArticleThe land of plenty
Marketed as the jewel in the UK food industry’s crown, Lincolnshire produces a substantial amount of the fruit and vegetables consumed throughout the country. Due to the county’s rich and fertile soils, it is the UK’s largest producer of potatoes and also specialises in brassicas, soft fruit, salads and peas. In the second of FPJ’s regional reports on Lincolnshire, Elizabeth O’Keefe clocks up more than 300 miles to take a further look at what the fresh produce industry in the county can offer.
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ArticleOn the road to recovery
Mangoes have not had an easy time of it since the recession hit the UK, but the market for the mainstream exotic is showing some signs of recovery. Anna Sbuttoni finds out more from growers and exporters in some of the major sources.
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ArticleTop-fruit sector pensive ahead of bumper UK crop
With top-fruit consumption on its traditional summer wane, the industry will be buoyed by the prospect of a particularly promising UK crop to kick start autumn and lift what has been a frustratingly stable market for suppliers and retailers alike. Alex Lawson reports.
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Organic confusion seems here to stay
While the organic fruit and vegetable sector has become an established part of the retail scene, there is no doubt that it has