All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 170
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MBMG buys Warrell Morton
Fresh produce supplier MBMG has announced that it is to acquire the trade and trading assets of potato supplier Warrell Morton & Co.
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ArticleGood season for asparagus
Organisers of the 2007 asparagus promotional campaign have reported strong results in terms of market penetration, with subsequent sales figures also up on against last year.
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ArticleLevy lineup announced
Defra has announced the makeup of the new levy boards that will represent UK horticulture in the revamped structure.
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The cost of ethical sourcing
Over half of those who work in retail expect ethical sourcing to drive up production costs by at least five percent, according to new data published by Verdict Research.
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Nurseries' SPS boost
Ornamental growers have received a boost this week with the news that they are to become eligible for funds under the Single Payment Scheme.
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GMA joins BOPP
The Growing Media Association has formally announced its association with the British Ornamental Plant Producers certification scheme.
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ArticleGrowing for gold
London 2012 means a huge amount to a great deal of people. But what does it mean for growers? Larry Saunders asks how the UK horticulture industry can benefit from the world’s greatest sporting spectacle.
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ArticleSalad days
David Shapley rounds up the latest developments in salad varieties and looks at what marketing trends are currently affecting the sector.
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ArticleOnions set to increase share
With the introduction of earlier brown and red set varieties, the maturity window of UK onions will be stretched, helping the UK crop to eat into imports, writes Sue Jupe.
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ArticleTesco promises support for growers
Growers’ calls for more support from retailers during the current crisis appear to have been heard, after Tesco declared this week that it would be offering support to those suppliers hit by recent hail storms.
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ArticleEverything rosy in the garden
Produced in Kent works closely with local producers and manufacturers to promote the very best the county has to offer and, with a string of events and initiatives lined up, the profile of Kent produce is looking better than ever. Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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ArticleFirmly in the saddle
While it may have had something of a makeover since its thriving heyday in the 1970s and 1980s, the Paddock Wood trading estate in Kent has still managed to maintain a key presence in the UK’s fresh produce sector in recent years. Laura Gould visited some of the companies based on the site to find out why.
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NetRegs comes to aid of eco-friendly firms
This month we take a look at a new government website that enables companies to explore their environmental obligations and what they must do to meet them, as well as learning about a new piece of software that can help firms tackle their carbon footprint. Plus, Anglia Business Solutions receives a special honour from Microsoft.
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Merger on the cards in US?
In this month’s round-up of activities on the other side of the pond, rumours abound of a possible merger between the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) and the United Fresh Produce Association, and the industry is urged to listen to consumers.
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Recovering the magic of taste
There are some intriguing facets to the fresh fruit and vegetable industry when it comes to describing taste. After all, while
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No place for scare- mongering
The last few weeks seem to have thrown up even more confusing messages for the public than usual with regard to what they
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Moerman goes into administration
Leading pot plant grower P A Moerman has gone into administration following financial difficulties.
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ArticleVampires have new smoked enemy
Really Garlicky has added a smoked variety to its garlic range, sold thorough the E H Booths supermarkets.
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GAN show predicts 'biggest ever' show
Organisers of next year’s Golden Acres Nurseries trade show have predicted that the 2008 event will be the largest yet.
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Morocco is Fruit Logistica partner
Morocco is to act as partner-country for Fruit Logistica 2008, it was announced last week.