All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 201
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Small print opens up new avenues of discovery
Reading the small print on packaging can often lead to intriguing discoveries. Sainsbury’s has proven to be a mine of
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Use Berlin to find your solutions
Is it really a year since many of us decamped to Berlin for last year’s Fruit Logistica? A lot of water has passed under
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ArticleStanding out from the crowd
Waitrose was crowned Multiple Retailer of the Year at last year’s Re:fresh awards. Emma Twyning caught up with the chain’s central salad and vegetables buyer to find out about its commitment to fresh produce.
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ArticleEgypt fights back
Egyptian potato producers are busy with the new season and many are in an optimistic frame of mind. Given the reported EU potato shortage, some are even confident that they can increase shipments to the UK this season. Doris Lee Butterworth talks to leading exporters to find out more.
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Are you prepared for total system failure?
The new year is a perfect opportunity to take stock of your business and having a back-up plan for all of your company’s computerised files should be topping the list of resolutions, according to Affinitus. Meanwhile, opportunities to expand online are there for the taking, and one US weather intelligence provider is set to expand.
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Consumer trends unveiled
Produce Marketing Association, the US trade association for fruit and vegetables, presents a summary of the series of consumer surveys it commissioned last year to find out what is driving or preventing fresh produce purchases.
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Local growers must take initiative
Down in Kent this week, still proud of its reputation as the Garden of England, I attended a conference organised by Food &
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Organic feelings running high
The strength of feeling about the organic movement was interesting to behold at this week’s City Food Lecture. The Soil
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ArticleCauli supply wobble
Vegetable production is hugely important to Cornwall’s economy, and the region boasts an ideal early growing location thanks to its temperate climate. However, erratic temperatures have upset the area’s staple winter cauliflower supply this season. Emma Twyning reports.
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ArticleThe fuel of our future
Healthy eating in schools has been topping the social agenda for some years, aided by the efforts of some high-profile celebrities. But, what is going on behind the scenes? And is any of it actually making a difference to how much fruit and veg our children are eating? Elspeth Waters reports.
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Another new year, another chance to shine
There is every indication this week that with the New Year celebrations swiftly over, the high street retailers are back in
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Time for suppliers to share the joy
Total Produce wasted little time in making its presence felt in the UK. It promised to pursue acquisitions on its demerger
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ArticleProfessional angels
The search for the perfect candidate can be hard work and, with limited numbers entering the fresh produce industry, recruitment can prove challenging. But Redfox Executive Selection has built its reputation on finding the right person for the job and will launch a brand-new website today. Anna Sbuttoni went to Cambridge to meet the Redfox team.
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ArticleJewel in the crown
Dubai has long been touted as a popular winter sun destination but it aims to be so much more than just a place for tourists. Doris Lee Butterworth looks at recent developments in the most glamorous of emirates.
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ArticleSeeding perfection
The search to find fresh produce that ticks all the right boxes stands as a marathon task to meet the changing and often conflicting requirements at each stage of the supply chain. But seed breeders across the world are game for the challenge. Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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Ready, willing and eager to engage
On behalf of the FPC team and council, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very happy and prosperous
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Getting out while you lawfully can
Adam Bernstein hosts the FPJ’s monthly spotlight on the legislation that affects your business, and how you can use it to your advantage. This month, Clive Day outlines the implications of putting off making a claim of constructive dismissal.
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Promotion means more price cuts
I often wonder what magic formula exists outside the UK, which has the effect of boosting consumption of fresh produce to far
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Local produce to trump organic
Unsurprisingly, farm and environment secretary David Miliband’s reiteration of research findings that organic food is no