All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 205
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Selling sustainability in an attractive fashion
Nico Roozen, director of Dutch development organisation Solidaridad, pioneered the concept of Fairtrade. To mark the 10th anniversary of the first Fairtrade banana export to the UK this month, he talks to Elspeth Waters about his future expectations.
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Producer groups set for expansion
History shows that co-operative ventures in the UK have enjoyed mixed fortunes over the years. Expansion plans and policy
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Fresh produce in the firing line
It comes as no great surprise that the industry has been targeted in the renewed focus on climate change. Statistics such as
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ArticleWinning at Western
The talking, planning and negotiations are mostly over and the construction of a brand new market for Western International is underway. Since the aerial photo, above, was taken - with the new site far left - the skeletal structure has become prominent on the skyline as trading continues uninterrupted at the existing site. The FPJ team finds out what some of the key players are thinking about a move of just a few hundred metres to a facility that will be miles ahead in almost every way.
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ArticleFestively challenged
Many fresh produce lines come into their own over Christmas when they form part of the array of traditional festive fare. Emma Twyning spoke to some leading specialists in Christmas lines to find out what lies in store this year.
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ArticleRed hot winter for Israel
The UK arms of Israeli exporters are no longer solely handlers of Israeli product, as they respond to the demand for 12-month market presence. But now is the time to talk about their home-grown crop and Kathy Hammond finds out what the UK market can expect.
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Berlin show virtually upgrades its offer
In our October IT Monthly, the trade’s biggest international event upgrades its virtual marketplace, research in the UK shows the value placed on online shopping by tomorrow’s consumers, and Curacao-based eFreshportal launches an all-new clearing house facility for fresh produce traders around the globe.
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Fast reply to perfect storm
In this month’s look at the fresh produce industry on the other side of the Atlantic, PMA reacts quickly to what its president describes as a ‘perfect storm’ of food safety issues and a ‘tipping point’ for the trade in the US
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What’s in a name? The key to maximum sales performance
My tour round the branches this week brought home the fact that there are not only new products coming on the shelf, but also
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Picking out the positives
In this week’s bumper issue, you’ll read a whole host of positive articles about this industry of ours, branching
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ArticleUnited behind Empire
As Empire apples once more establish their presence on the UK shelves, Tommy Leighton visited New York State and found a co-operative bunch of growers and shippers in confident mood.
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ArticleMacs keep Irish smiling
JP Sullivan has a long history of exporting its McIntosh apples into the UK and Irish markets, and has spent much of that time working with Northern Irish importer Tom Conaty. Tommy Leighton talks to Ned O’Neill and John Iannacci.
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ArticleWeather-beaten, but unbowed
With summer lasting some five months this year in the UK, the effects of Global warming have become an undeniable reality. However, for Canary Island growers, unusually high temperatures and tropical storms have been making their presence felt for a few years already. Doris Lee Butterworth talks to leading producers and importers to find out more.
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ArticleSpania Fresh stays in focus
The Canary Islands has not had an easy time of late. But one company that is determined to show its commitment is Spania Fresh Canarias SL. Doris Lee Butterworth reports.
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ArticleChile builds on avo presence
The largest-ever volumes of Chilean avocados are earmarked for the UK this season. And the Chilean Hass Avocado Committee (CHAC) has rolled up its sleeves for a strong promotional push. Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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More to a sub than meets the eye
Supporting the 5 A DAY Just Eat More (fruit & veg) programme isn’t something the Subway chain even needed to give much
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Capturing spirit of an industry
As I wrote this, I was looking forward to going to “Marden”, or as it is more correctly known nowadays the
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Unity can be key to unlock profit
I was on the east coast of the US last week and it was great to meet a group of exporters who were not only complimentary
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ArticleUK on the money
English apples are in the spotlight once again and fortunately, this season looks set to be more lucrative than last, with home-grown product entering a strong market. Emma Twyning reports.
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ArticleRookies move up a league
After two years of modest trialling, Adrian Scripps Ltd has brought two promising niche apples into the mainstream. David Shapley took a trip to Kent to talk tonnage and trellises.