All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 164
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Public attitudes to environmentalism gauged
A quarter of people are too lazy to make their lifestyle more environmentally friendly, according to a survey released last week.
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ArticleHigh and dry?
The plight of the high street trader has been the stuff of headlines for more than a decade, and it is a problem that is unlikely to disappear. Caroline Sherwood writes about just one of the many examples affecting the fruit and veg trade: Top of the Crops, Glastonbury’s only greengrocer’s store, which is up for sale.
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ArticleBaby blues
The popularity of the baby veg category presents growers with what is arguably the best opportunity they have had in years to get consumers eating their greens again, but this summer’s contrary weather seems to have slammed the brakes on any immediate growth. Laura Gould talks to leading producers to find out what the next few months has in store.
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ArticleEvolution of ethnicity
Ethnic diversity in the UK has never been greater and, with the rise of fusion food fuelling adventurous tastes, fresh produce traditionally associated with specific communities is making the leap into the mainstream market. Anna Sbuttoni and Alexandra Brzezicka report.
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School lunches go green
In this month’s round-up of developments in the US, a school lunchtime campaign gets a much-needed boost, and the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) heads down under for its second annual Australian conference.
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The industry will not lose its spirit
I get the feeling that the natural resilience of the industry is being tested to breaking point at the present time, and will
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Holding our breath in vain?
TNS Worldpanel figures released this week show that consumer spend slowed down in the 12 weeks to August 12, a statistic that
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ArticleWensak stays upbeat
Strawberry grower Peter Wensak has expressed confidence that his business will get back on its feet after being placed into administration.
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ArticleAlternative philosophy
Ever since the government proposed the industry reduces its peat usage, Growers have been examining the possible alternatives. Larry Saunders asks what possibilities are out there and what projects are afoot to test them.
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ArticleDefra launches consultation
Defra has launched a consultation on the European Commission’s proposal to amend Directive 92/32/EEC, which outlines requirements for the production and marketing of fruit plant propagating material and fruit plants.
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ArticleSCRI research breeds success
The Scottish Crop Research Institute continues to be at the forefront of pioneering horticulture R&D. Doris Lee Butterworth went along to find out what they are working on.
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ArticleThe composting industry continues its march
In the past five years, growers have begun to realise the ecological and commercial benefits of compost, with the industry almost quadupling in size since 2005. WRAP Organics reports.
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Commission starts to show some bite
What with Bomfords, Moerman and now Polehouse Nurseries all going into administration this year, it has merely underlined how
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Andrew Richardson
Now we`re all back from a well earned break during the so called ‘summer’, we have to start thinking about the
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New composting programme for Wight
A new composting programme has been introduced at Wight Salads to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill.
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Tim Morton in at Redeva
Redbridge Worldfresh have announced the appointment of a new general manager for Redeva, the company’s strawberry and raspberry breeding programme.
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ArticleCC demands evidence
The Competition Commission has called for Asda and Tesco to hand over emails as it searches for evidence of supplier abuse.
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Exosect advocates integrated approach
Pesticide company Exosect is recommending that growers shift to a more integrated approach to pest management practices during the volatile weather.
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SEF slams Baltic Work Team
Southern England Farms has condemned the actions of gangmasters Baltic Work Team after workers were reported to be scavenging for food in potato and courgette fields on an SEF farm.
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Salaries in the spotlight
A wide salary gap is apparent between executives in the nursery and garden centre sectors, a new report has indicated.