All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 140
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US industry takes the wheel
In FPJ’s monthly round-up of events from the Produce Marketing Association (PMA), the US trade associations for fruit and vegetables set milestones for whole-chain traceability, while the Fruits & Veggies - More Matters campaign gets a boost.
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ArticleAdded value keeps citrus job positive as volumes fall
The citrus market has remained strong in the last three months, with growth driven by value, not volume. Even though southern-hemisphere fruit is set to come on stream in increasing quantities and fill gaps, supply should still fall short of demand. Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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Summer sends shoppers to the fresh produce aisles
With the English asparagus season in full swing, I was intrigued to see that Marks & Spencer has ventured to sell tips of a
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British is best in collaboration
As someone who wants to eat and support fresh produce regardless of its origin, I salute the decision of the soft-fruit
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Time for both sides to pull together
Last week’s Re:fresh Conference certainly lived up to expectations when it came to sparking a frenzied debate on the
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Only time will tell for organics
Like everything in life, when it comes to predicting the future, the old adage ‘only time will tell’ always rings
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Watton gets to root of the matter
At Watton Produce, part of the Knights farming group of companies, we have over 50 years’ experience, specialising in
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ArticleSun shines on UK tomatoes
UK tomato supply may not have got off to the strongest start this season but, with the sun shining and temperatures rising, the sector is confident that it can build on its sales growth. Anna Sbuttoni reports ahead of British Tomato Week
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ArticleClimate challenges for Costa Rica
The Costa Rican banana industry is getting serious about combating climate change following yet another very dry summer. Contrary weather has brought an increasing amount of damaging pests to the Central American country’s banana-producing regions, so exporters’ association Corbana - the National Banana Corporation - is making it its mission to solve the problem, while maintaining the high-quality standards the UK and European markets have come to expect. Elizabeth O'Keefe
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ArticleCarrot crunch
The window for French carrots in the UK marketplace is shortening as domestic growers make greater strides in extending the shoulders of their season. Laura Gould takes a look at what the next few months might throw up for the French carrot fraternity
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ArticleGenomics takes central role
HortResearch is a commercially focused research company that has been extremely proactive in recent years, seeking new strategic collaborations internationally. At the centre of much of its work is a genomics team that, over the last eight years, has taken understanding fruit to a new level. Tommy Leighton visited the firm’s Auckland headquarters to talk to Roger Hellens, science leader for genomics.
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ArticleIt’s question time for organics
This week the Re:fresh Conference tackled the subject of organics, examining how both the fresh produce industry and consumers view the organic movement, and how the organic sector affects the industry as a whole. Elizabeth O’Keefe chats to some of the industry’s key players from across the board to find out what they think.
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ArticleA new chapter for MIS
Switching to a new information collection system has enabled Market Intelligence Services Ltd (MIS) to open a new chapter in the company’s history, and it is now ready to show the fresh produce industry what it can really do. Elizabeth O’Keefe visits the retail price information service to find out what is in store.
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ArticleFighting back easy as abc
The genetic modification debate has been thrust into the limelight recently, as food security issues have increasingly come under the glare of media attention. Laura Gould met representatives of the Agricultural Biotechnology Council (abc) and CropGen, champions of the GM movement, to learn what difference the technology could make to global food production in the future.
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ArticleMaintaining momentum
The soft-fruit category has continued to build on its impressive growth in recent years, though this season has got off to a slow start following low temperatures and almost daily rainfall throughout April. The category has continued to hold its own as one of the most dynamic offers in the fresh produce aisles but, with growers and suppliers facing mounting costs and a labour shortfall, how long can they keep this up? Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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ArticleMaking a meal of it
As reported in last week’s FPJ, exotics specialist Utopia UK will next week open a £2 million prepared fruit facility in Gosberton, Lincolnshire. The opening of Utopia Prepared will be the culmination of a lengthy and intricately planned project. Tommy Leighton talks to Matthew van Lier and his team about the core business, as well as the new beginning.
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ArticleGarden of Europe
Spain truly is the market garden of Europe, providing not only its own fruit and vegetable needs, but also a substantial proportion of those of the rest of the continent and beyond. Kathy Hammond looks across a handful of the different sectors.
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Whitehouse experiences solid start for GLA
The Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) regulates those who supply labour to agriculture and horticulture, among other industries. Chairman Paul Whitehouse speaks to Tommy Leighton about the progression of the organisation to date.
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Lifetime of achievement for Jacques Onona
Jacques Onona was awarded the Florette Lifetime Achievement accolade at last year’s Re:fresh ceremony. He gives Laura Gould the lowdown on his lengthy and fascinating career in the world of fresh produce.
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Corporate manslaughter act gets overhauled
Adam Bernstein, pictured, hosts the FPJ’s monthly spotlight on the legislation that affects your business, and how you can use it to your advantage. This month, Stuart Ponting and Poppy Williams outline the biggest change to health and safety law in decades.