All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 121
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ArticleBest of Belgium
Belgium’s fresh produce may not attract the same attention as its neighbours, but the offer from the small country is no less impressive. As exporters look for continued growth despite the downbeat economic situation, Doris Lee Butterworth talks to leading auctions to discuss their latest plans.
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Fruiterers celebrate Bramley apple in style at Southwell
Mary Ann Brailsford could not have imagined what an effect her amateur gardening activities would have when in 1809 she
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ArticleProcurement remains key while sector in flux
The sector continues to feel the effects of problematic weather in South Africa, which has pushed retail prices high and caused supply problems. But all eyes have now turned to Chile, where growers could not wait to get fruit off the vines. Alex Lawson reports.
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Certification a complex business
When I get down to the coal face of the orchards, fields and glasshouses that make up the UK’s horticulture industry, I
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Could UK take a leaf out of NZ’s book?
Yet again this week, the government has let growers down with the decision to extend the costly and burdensome Worker
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ArticleKeep on trucking
Roadfreight keeps Britain running and forms a crucial part of the domestic economy. Why then is it under attack from a barrage of increased costs imposed on it by a government that should be supporting British industry in these troubled times? Jo Tanner of the Freight Transport Association (FTA) investigates.
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ArticleToms in tight spot
The UK tomato industry has had an eventful year, with the loss of Jersey production and the addition of greenhouse development Thanet Earth. Now, as demand for domestic supply continues to increase, growers are calling for more reasonable returns to sustain the industry. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports.
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ArticleGrowing in stature
J van Vliet Cash & Carry scooped the prestigious New Covent Garden Market Floral Business of the Year gong at Re:fresh 2008. Since then, the firm has certainly not rested on its laurels, opening three more branches and registering impressive growth figures. Laura Gould visited the company’s Enfield branch.
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Tracking key changes in dismissal law
Adam Bernstein, hosts FPJ’s monthly spotlight on the legislation that affects your business, and how you can use it to your advantage. This month, Gareth Edwards outlines key changes on dismissal law coming into force this month.
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ArticleShadow over potato sector on the home straight
The potato category is not looking very optimistic for the back end of the season, with a lot of second-grade pre-pack material still on the market and prices flattening out. At the same time, UK growers are making the most of the fine weather to gear up for the new season. Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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Food prices put in the EU spotlight
The European Commission responded to the worldwide surge in food prices in December 2008 by adopting a Communication on Food
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Spring heralds more positive thinking
A little sunshine and lighter evenings seem to have encouraged a general upturn in the nation’s mood and as we surge
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Summer lines starting to put in retail appearance
It must be the burst of summer weather over the weekend that has put an extra lift into soft-fruit sales. Strawberries, in
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Local rises up the summer agenda
Sales of locally sourced fruit and vegetables seem to be holding up well in the current climate, despite the sometimes false
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ArticleOn the right track
Railfreight is affording companies the potential to reduce costs and improve both the reliability and environmental performance of their supply chains, more so than ever. Here, Christopher Snelling of the Freight Transport Association (FTA) kicks off a new FPJ series on transport with a look across the tracks.
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ArticlePutting the facts straight
The fresh produce industry is built on the foundation of good health and it is this strong, timeless message that will see the sector through its many ups and downs. UK consumers are eager to eat what they are told is good for them and, in recent years, there has been no shortage of health statements on the fruit and vegetable front. But now that European regulations are getting tighter, will the industry still be able to stake its claims? Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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ArticleQuality boost for NZ top fruit
A top-quality apple crop, coupled with larger volumes compared to the 2008 season, has put the New Zealand apple industry in an optimistic frame of mind. However, with the UK economy shrinking at a faster pace than initially expected, Doris Lee Butterworth asks whether prospects will be dampened in this key market in 2009.
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Support revving up for Red Tractor scheme
Assured Food Standards (AFS) was set up in 2000 to administer the renowned Red Tractor logo, assuring the safety and standards of British-grown food. Laura Gould caught up with chief executive David Clarke to find out how the scheme has progressed.
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ArticleHope shines through as clocks move forward
It is finally looking up for the salad sector this quarter, with UK cucumber and peppers coming on stream and Spanish product returning to form after a cold snap. What’s more, growers and suppliers are finding that orders are steady, despite the economic downturn. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports on the change of tune.
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Wholesale-retail relations taut
This week, while the rulers of the world were meeting in London, the association of French fruit and vegetable greengrocers