All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 221
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ArticleMorocco back on form
Moroccan citrus has been suffering, with climatic conditions affecting citrus early this year. But the latest reports show some of the most successful export figures in the last five years - across nearly all fresh produce sectors. Emma Twyning talks to both importers and exporters of Moroccan produce to find out why things are looking up.
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ArticleSouth Africa grapples with bumper crop
South African exporters are busy getting grapes on the water as they prepare for strong end of year sales. Doris Lee Butterworth reports
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Cancer support a boost for industry
What is happening today on the fresh produce shelves in France is quite refreshing. The industry has the capacity to be part
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ArticleGrowing the taste for exotics
When is an exotic not an exotic? In the first of our series of profiles on the category Elspeth Waters asks the industry how the concept of exotics is changing as consumers become more accepting of foreign fare
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ArticlePromote or not? that’s the question
There is no escaping promotion this week, or any week I hear you cry.Tesco must be somewhat confused as well, as this week
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ArticleThe future is blue
Chilean blueberry producers are ramping up volumes as they aim to retain their pole position for years to come. Doris Lee Butterworth reports.
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ArticleA place in the sun
Almería is the hottest province in Andalucia and has an average of more than 3,000 hours of sunshine each year. Its climate and conditions make it one of the most important agricultural sources in the world, supplying Europe with salads throughout the winter months. Emma Twyning meets some of the growers who are looking to further establish themselves in the UK with a new quality guarantee.
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ArticlePotatoes new appeal
BP2005 takes place in Harrogate next week, bringing together the cream of all sectors of the potato industry for the biggest yet biennial exhibition, convention and seminar programme. Tommy Leighton talks to British Potato Council (BPC) chairman David Walker about the event, some of its highlights, and his views on the current state of the industry.
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ArticleAirfreight looks set to soar
Despite high-running costs and concerns over environmental damage, companies transporting fresh produce by air are still recording a steady annual growth. Emma Twyning talks to three of the industry’s leading players to find out how the sector is evolving.
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Tough times ahead for fresh produce players
Information technology is playing an ever increasing role in the arena of fresh produce. This month, in the first of three articles, Steve Baxter, managing director of Ross Systems discusses the current fresh produce landscape and suggests steps to navigate the maze of obstacles which currently exists.
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Silbermann calls for clarity
The PMA Fresh Summit, in Atlanta earlier this month, threw up talking points aplenty as the US industry and representatives of industries around the world converged to discuss both the present and the future. Bryan Silbermann gave a US perspective.
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A brand new opportunity
Two recent items in the FPJ have been tugging at my memory. The first was the news that Sunkist, the internationally reknowned
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Time to apply the pressure
It would appear that, contrary to some recent speculation, Eat in Colour is firmly back on the menu.The signing up of Tesco
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ArticlePalestinian prospects
How are prospects for exports of fresh produce from the Gaza Strip shaping up since the mid-August withdrawal of Israeli settlers from the region? Aaron Priel reports.
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ArticleISO raises the bar
ISO 22000: is it plugging a gap, a standard too far, or a genuine platform for change? CMi’s David Edwards analyses the new ISO offering for FPJ readers.
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ArticleEuro Conference confidence
European pear production may have fallen this season but shippers believe gains can be made. Doris Lee Butterworth finds out more.
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ArticleOn and off the rails
Rail may not be the primary method of distribution for fruit and veg but as traffic on the roads soars to crisis point, alternative paths to market will be crucial. The big question is, can the rail network cope with even a small increase in freight volume? Elspeth Waters reports.
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Whitworths’ dried and tested success
Healthier eating has never been higher on the nation’s agenda, but it has always been an issue in which I have taken a
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Simplified systems clarification
The Simplified Procedure Value (SPV) system for calculating import duty payments will change in the near future, as we have
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Why the perceived need for endless promotions?
I have always felt that one of the great mysteries amongst the UK trade is the perception that consumers need constant