All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 199
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ArticleBorough bites back as wholesalers return home after refurbishment
An extensive renovation project is set to help boost both wholesale and retail commerce at south London’s Borough Market. Laura Gould went to a tour and tasting event to find out more.
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Candidates flood market halls
As you have probably heard in the news, France is now engaged in a big political campaign for the new presidency. This
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Mixing up an adventure and slimming down laterally
Mixing a variety of products in one pack may not be a new idea, but the concept is becoming ever more adventurous. Various
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Don’t destroy suppliers’ lives
I sympathise with the Kenyan industry, as it begins its battle against the lobbyists who would have airfreighted products
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Colegrave wins GAN award
Ball Colegrave Angelonia Serena was named overall winner in the new product awards at the recent GAN trade show.
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Straight talker
Lord Jeff Rooker, Defra’s minister with responsibility for horticulture, discusses local food, co-operative farming and the new levy board structure with Michael Barker
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Know the law
The Government has started off 2007 by issuing a formal policy commitment to cut red tape by 25% by 2012. Some in business will greet this announcement with relief - others will prefer to believe it when they see it. Regardless of such commitments, the Government’s law-making machinery inevitably steams on and the following new measures are due to come on stream during 2007, writes John Davies
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ArticleRecord grower contract signed in Yorkshire
Eight Yorkshire vegetable and salad growers have beaten off the competition to secure the biggest ever grower sourced contract in the UK, worth £700,000 annually, to supply fresh produce to schools in the Leeds City Council area.
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ArticleKing calls for suppliers to speak up
Sainsbury’s chief executive has called on any grower or farmer who believes they have been poorly treated by the supermarket to step forward and let him know.
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Time will tell for Levy Board UK
The new face of Levy Board UK starts to take shape with the appointment of John Hall as the sector chair representing
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ArticleIP hip hooray for Asda
Having a say in retail pricing and promotions in stores would be a dream for most fresh produce suppliers. However, at International Produce, which supplies exclusively to Asda, it forms just part of its responsibility under a revolutionary approach to category management. Emma Twyning reports.
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ArticleStePac stays in tune
Modified atmosphere and modified humidity packaging specialist StePac held a four-day seminar at its headquarters in Tefen, Israel, last week. After a three-day end-of-year review and planning meeting, the final day of the meeting featured a seminar to which overseas customers and several of StePac’s strategic partners were invited. So was Tommy Leighton and he charts the progress of the company that is spreading its Xtend® brand around the fresh produce world.
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ArticleGive Bramleys a break
The sixteenth annual Bramley Apple Week kicked off at the beginning of February to spotlight the nation’s favourite cooking apple. But producers say they need a fair return for their efforts. Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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IT requirements at core of top-fruit firm plan
At the heart of new business ventures in the 21st century is often the technology that makes them tick. FPJ’s front page last week told readers of a £6 million investment in the top-fruit industry, and Fruit First has recognised that its success or failure depends heavily on the ability of its systems to sustain a quick-turnaround and smooth product flow.
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Number-crunching pays off
A study conducted by US fresh produce trade organisation the Produce Marketing Association, in conjunction with several industry partners, has highlighted the importance of GS1 number technology in safeguarding the sector’s future.
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Local definition needs clarifying
There can’t have been too many smiles at Tesco’s head office this week, following Channel 4’s Dispatches
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Speaking out is the only way forward
I dare say that the comments from growers in England (p1) and Ireland (p8) this week do not represent the opening of the
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ArticleDedication pays off
Re:fresh judges singled out Matthew Barton last year for his unique commitment and enthusiasm for the wholesale trade. He talks to Elspeth Waters about early starts, family matters and investing in niche lines.
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ArticleCucumber sector energised
As the industry enjoys lower gas prices, cucumber growers are cautiously optimistic about market conditions this season. Doris Lee Butterworth talks to leading producers about the state of play.