All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 193
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ArticleTop fruit storage boost
A series of storage trials evaluating the benefits of ethylene scrubbers is expected to improve overall quality and in some cases lengthen the season.
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Turnover up at Anglia Farmers
The Anglia Farmers buying group has announced a sizeable increase in turnover for the year.
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ArticleKendall is vice-president at COPA-COGECA
NFU president Peter Kendall has been elected as a vice president of COPA-COGECA
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New produce safety centre in US
A new Center for Produce Safety has been established at the University of California, David, in the United States.
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NFU weighs up F&V reform
The NFU is weighing up its position on the EC fruit and vegetable reform proposals
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Home banker
Shopping around could prove useful when it comes to business bank accounts, with greatly varying options on offer, as Andrea Kirkby reports
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ArticlePlaying the leading film role
The increasing pressure on growers to meet year round demand means that technology must play an important role in the production of fresh produce. When it comes to film technology, there is plenty afoot to ensure that these requirements are met.
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ArticleFighting the vine weevil
The nursery sector still has a considerable amount to deal with when it comes to tackling the threat of vine weevil, but help is at hand.
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ArticleEurope on trial
The European pack trials are about to kick off across the continent. Sue Jupe explains what growers should be looking out for and how to get there.
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Ken Crowther - HTA President
The whole gardening industry is, as we write, enjoying a cracking start to the season and it’s a joy to see a happy
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ArticleGetting the message across
Effective marketing campaigns can have a profound effect upon sales of horticultural crops, as Larry Saunders finds out.
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Growers warned over potato blight
It is essential that growers take steps to protect against potato blight as soon as the crop comes through the ground, according to Interfarm.
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The constant fight against headlines
So it’s that time of year again, when the industry takes a deep sigh, claps its hands to its head in frustration, and
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ArticleDigging it at Booths
An emphasis on quality, taste and provenance has kept Booths one step ahead of the competition and, after scooping Re:fresh Foods from Spain Independent Retailer of the Year two years running, the north-west England-based chain intends to keep up the good work. Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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ArticlePolish rolling on
A number of UK companies have made firm commitments to Poland, having realised the potential of the recently-joined EU member state. From clean, plentiful land and water supplies to a significant labour force, it seems that Poland still has much to offer. Doris Lee Butterworth speaks to leading importers and finds out what is on the agenda.
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A sharp bite of industry reality
There are not many books written about the reality of the fruit and vegetable industry and its vicissitudes.In the 1950s, my
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Vanish without a traceability plan
The one good thing you would hope to come out from a scare like the glass contamination reported on page one is that supply