All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 171
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Scotts launches Exemptor
A new contact and systemic insecticide for the control of major soil and foliar pests in container-grown ornamentals has been launched by Scotts.
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David Gwyther - HTA Director General
“We have to become ‘Meaner’, at least in the sense of getting more out of the relationship between growers and buyers. It means working together to an agreed customer and supplier plan.”
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Dark clouds over UK production
There is really only question you can ask a grower, particularly of veg and potato crops, at the moment: “How badly have
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ArticleWeather woes continues
The crisis affecting the UK horticulture industry following prolonged rainfall deepened this week after flash floods wiped out swathes of crops.
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ArticlePackaging goes green
Fresh produce packaging has come into the firing line this year, with high-profile campaigns stoking the barrage of criticism and retailers pledging to cut back as part of their green strategies. Educating the consumer about how and why packaging is used is now more important than ever. Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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ArticleTates’ modern approach
Receiving the inaugural Re:fresh Convenience Retailer of the Year award was acknowledgement of not just one but three years of remarkable growth in the fresh produce business of Tates Ltd. With 206 Spar stores spread from the east coast of England to the west coast of Wales, Tates is the largest independent convenience store operator in the UK - but it is only since re-launching its fresh produce operation following a critical 2004 customer survey that the company has made its mark in the fresh category. Tony Leighton visited the Tates headquarters in Willenhall, West Midlands.
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ArticleA sign of the times
Specialist flower distributor Cargoflora Ltd has boomed since 1992 as part of the J&E Page Group. But due to the wholesale industry’s decline and supermarket dominance, the company has redirected its efforts and is venturing into the world of fresh produce. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports.
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New Sheriffs ride into the City after Guildhall vote
Liverymen of the City of London were called to Common Hall at Guildhall on June 25 to elect two Sheriffs for the forthcoming
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ArticleFruiterers learn of Hadlow triumph
The fruiterers have always been anxious to cement relationships with Liveries who share similar interests. A visit on June 12
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ArticleWhen only the finest will do
The frequency of out-of-home dining is increasing. Speciality foods are rarely prepared at home, and diners are looking to
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Yorkshire firm forecasts fresh regional future
At Future Fresh we believe that the key to a healthy, balanced diet is easy access to low-cost fruit and veg, which often
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Who says reading the small print doesn’t pay off?
I often wonder how many customers take time to read the small print on pre-packs.Apart from being instructive in terms of
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Our crops took a hell of a beating
There will be no prizes for guessing the topic on most people’s minds and lips when they visit Fruit Focus in Kent next
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ArticleBramley champions named
This year’s Brammy Award winners have been named, with Sainsbury’s collecting the coveted ‘Best Multiple Retailer’ gong.
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ArticleHDC to launch strawberry feed calculator
The HDC has developed a strawberry feed calculator, which is will be unveiling for the first time this month.
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Horti Fair adds Growers' Market
Horti Fair has announced a new show pavilion aimed at growers of floricultural crops, with an emphasis on house plants and garden plants.
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Defra appoints Watson
Defra has appointed World Bank chief scientist and former White House adviser Robert Watson as its new chief scientific adviser.
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ArticleGreen revolution
It’s all change at the top in the Irish horticulture industry, with Trevor Sargent being confirmed as the new minister. Meanwhile the sector continues to introduce new initiatives to help promote the nation’s produce, as Michael Barker reports.
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ArticleSimple is successful
Young plant supplier Delamore is held up as an example of one of the most successful businesses in the sector. In recent years, the company has expanded its operation at times when other firms have sought to make cutbacks to survive. Gavin Haynes met director Wayne Eady to find out the secret of the firm’s success.
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ArticlePassion for fruit
The fruit sector has been one of the largest beneficiaries of the drive for healthy eating and local sourcing in recent years. This season, certain political and environmental issues have threatened to complicate life for growers, but the mood is still optimistic. David Shapley spoke to two of the most respected figures in the top and soft fruit sectors to get their thoughts on the season.