All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 149
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Veg and citrus star buys in countdown to Christmas
One thing for certain - apart from the imminent arrival of Christmas - is that retail tickets gave every impression of being
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Warmen waves goodbye to UK import scene
Dov Warmen is relinquishing his role as md of Israeli importer MTEX UK, which he has held since 2000, to go back to Israel and take on a new challenge for the company. Laura Gould caught up with him to find out about his plans for the future.
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Nailed-on facts or nothing
Having been largely supportive of the Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) and its stated aims since inception, I feel this
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ArticleWater flows to forefront
Until recently, water-use efficiency (WUE) was not a big issue for many growers in the UK. There were few restrictions on water abstraction and the cost was negligible. But climate change, competition for water between different users and new regulations have changed all that, and brought WUE to the forefront of growers’ minds. In part two of Warwick HRI’s climate change series for FPJ, Dr Andrew Thompson tells us how to stay afloat.
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ArticleAn industry far from wooden in attitude
As environmental sustainability becomes increasingly important to the fresh produce industry, the timber pallet trade has never looked better. TIMCON, the timber packaging and pallet confederation, is making sure that its members are ready to make the most of its recyclable and environment-friendly product. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports from Scotland.
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ArticleBartlett’s bounty
Raising the profile of the humble potato is no mean feat, but Re:fresh 2007 Packer of the Year Albert Bartlett has risen to the challenge with gusto. John Hicks talks to Doris Lee Butterworth about the company’s high-profile campaign and its forward-thinking strategy.
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ArticleGlasgow change afoot
Glasgow market has long been a focal point for the fresh produce trade in Scotland, situated near the centre of the thriving centre of the country’s second city, with strong transport links. But the way the market is operated may be about to change. Glasgow City Council may cease to run the market directly from April and has proposed a number of alternative set-ups. So what does this mean for the only wholesale market of note in Scotland? Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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Adam Bernstein hosts the FPJ’s monthly spotlight on the legislation that affects your business
Adam Bernstein hosts the FPJ’s monthly spotlight on the legislation that affects your business, and how you can use it to your advantage. This month, Bryn Morgan outlines recent reforms to the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1954.
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A pledge to the European Commission from the World Union of Wholesale Markets
The World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) is a non-profit member association that has been in existence since 1955. We seek
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Advent of New Year augurs well
As we move towards drawing a line under 2007, and the industry works frantically to fulfil those last orders before Christmas,
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Wholesale will defy its critics
Before I became a cub reporter, I cut my commercial teeth in what is now known as Covent Garden, working for the best part of
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Markets suffer in two-paced trade
While we constantly hear that the pace of change in this industry has never been greater, it is still true that there are some
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ArticleWarwick rising to climate challenge
In this first article in a new FPJ series on climate change, Jason Pole provides a context for climate change research at Warwick HRI, addressing both the opportunities and challenges that climate change presents to UK primary food production.
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ArticleBottoms up
FPJ looks at the opportunities for UK growers in supplying the burgeoning drinks market.
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ArticleLate start fails to deter South African grape industry
South African table grape crops are more than two weeks behind schedule due to unusually cold weather at the beginning of the season, and many fear that the industry will miss out on the UK’s Christmas trade. But despite the delay, key players are betting on a good season and a high-quality crop. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports.
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Retailers launch ubiquitous Christmas offensive
As far as the retailers are concerned, the holiday buying spree has most definitely arrived. As I walked the supermarket
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Politics rule in run-up to Xmas
The last few weeks have been quite busy for both the retail sector and producers, due to a decision taken by government to
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Wallace on the box: from trader to TV star
Laura Gould caught up with greengrocer-made-good Gregg Wallace, best known as a judge on TV cookery competition MasterChef, to find out how he ended up as one of the UK’s most recognised food buffs, and what he thinks the future holds for fresh produce.
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Do we have good news for you
It is not often that the fresh produce industry throws up a week of relatively good news, but our front page stories suggest