All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 16
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Opinion: How fresh produce is linked with food viruses
Suppliers and growers should be more aware about the risks of produce-borne diseases, says Campden BRI's Dr Roy Betts
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Cautious optimism for onions
Ahead of the UK onion season, Sue Jupe assesses the state of production and prospects for the months ahead
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Opinion: Drivers deserve better facilities
Driver facilities are a sign of respect at a time when we can pick and choose where we work, writes Manpower Logistics' Jenny Tipping
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Fairtrade unveils new five-year strategy
Chief executive of the Fairtrade Foundation Michael Gidney says new campaign will focus on consumers as key to change
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Opinion: Join with other sectors to boost consumption
British Growers Association chief executive, Jack Ward, on why fresh produce should join with other sectors to boost consumption
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Opinion: Allan Bowie on Tesco GCA report
The NFU Scotland president said he commends 'black and white' report into Tesco behaviour and calls for 'overdue' changes to policy
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A fresh perspective from the A-list
Is celebrity culture leading the trends for tomorrow’s fresh produce fashion? Liz Parry investigates
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Opinion: Mark Player on the Living Wage
Total Worldfresh MD discusses the impact of higher labour costs on the UK soft-fruit sector
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Opinion: Agriculture is a culprit and victim of climate change
Climate change correspondent at agri-research centre Cirad, Emmanuel Torquebiau, reports from the Paris Climate Talks
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Diary of an AHDB Potatoes apprentice
Visiting branded potato giant McCain, meeting industry experts in storage and grading, and hearing from leading growers – Bryonie Cundy writes about life on the first-ever AHDB Potatoes Next Generation scheme
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Brazil dominates orange juice sector
Brazil dominates world orange juice production, sending 80 per cent of its exports to Europe. But who are the key plays in this lucrative industry and how is it developing? Andrew Morgan and Patricia Salume report
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Opinion: How to prepare for food security
Big data and GM could help the fresh produce industry face up to future challenges, says Cranfield University's Leon Terry
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Opinion: UK should see value in South African citrus
Challenging EU import conditions for South African citrus could see UK lose out to others, says Justin Chadwick of the South African Citrus Growers' Association
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Opinion: 'Dubious recruiters' have filled gap left by SAWS
A lack of quality not quantity has been one of the top concerns since the abolition of SAWS, says HOPS director John Hardman
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New era for Avalon Produce
The directors of new top-fruit marketer Avalon Produce tell FPJ how the merger came about and how it will benefit growers
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MDS Award for Excellence in HR, Training or Recruitment
This award acknowledges great work in this critical area of HR, training and recruitment
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LVGA Unsung Hero Award
Whether in the packhouse, the field or the office, this award gives those unsung heroes their well-deserved turn in the spotlight
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Sustainable growth for Rocha pears
Aristides Sécio, president of the National Association of Rocha Pear Producers (ANP), tells Andre Azevedo why the industry is taking a slow-but-steady approach to export growth
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Opinion: Consumers need to accept GM
Compagnie Fruitiere's technical director, Mike Corbett, discusses what needs to happen to move the GM debate forward
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Opinion: Why we should promote Africa
Susie Emmett, creative director of agricultural digital media company Green Shoots, on why fresh produce firms should shout about the benefits of doing business with Africa