All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 232
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Haven’t we heard this one before?
If ever there was a case of déjà vu when trade discussion turns its attention to the future of wholesale markets, it must be
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Is this brand new success?
Call me a pessimist, but by the time you read this, I’ll expect Tim Henman will have managed to crash out of Wimbledon
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ArticleThe appeal of summer
Summer eating is all about colourful fruit and salad selections. This year, to meet demand and increase consumption, retailers will be appealing to consumers by maximising availability and introducing new lines, to suit a variety of shoppers and occasions, writes Elspeth Waters.
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ArticleIt’s plastic fantastic
In this week’s focus on packaging, the Journal discovers the latest designs and materials being used to produce punnets suitable for every fresh produce requirement.
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ArticleNo madness, just method
Doing the double at this years Re:fresh awards is impressive enough, but for Bristol Fruit Sales it was the defining moment of a 20-year strategy which has taken the business to the top of its game, Ed Bedington writes.
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Choose health
Angela Towers, 5 A DAY Supra Regional Co-ordinatorFollowing the recent election, the government has set out clear plans for
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We work best with members’ participation
At the Council Meeting in May I was re-appointed as president of the Fresh Produce Consortium for the forthcoming year and I
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EU members poles apart on finance
In the same week as the Tories lay into the UK's national government for using Lottery cash to part-fund the £77 million SFVS,
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ArticleCold delays summer brassica deal
Falling returns and unpredictable demand continue to challenge producers but some believe that the gloomy clouds are beginning to lift. Doris Lee Butterworth reports.
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ArticleUK carrots close hungry gap
It’s a rash grower who predicts a bumper season, but there is an underlying feeling that carrot producers are looking at an upturn this year. Vic Robertson reports.
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ArticleBSF shows sex appeal
The saying “sex sells” has been used for many things. But the last 12 months has seen it applied to soft fruit. The often risqué efforts of British Summer Fruits to spice up the image of homegrown strawberries and raspberries have had a huge impact on sales across the category, and interestingly the uplift transcended the promotional period and stretched through the winter. Tommy Leighton reports.
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ArticleThe great cover up
The British soft-fruit industry is one of the few agricultural success stories of the last 10 years, but it faces crisis as moves are being made to prevent the use of the polytunnel. Tommy Leighton reports.
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ArticleSupply picture blurred by global advances
There have been significant changes in the berry supply calendar in recent years thanks to year-round demand and climatic anomalies. Doris Lee Butterworth reports.
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ArticleRedeva’s insurance policy
As the global berry supply picture transforms to ensure 12-month coverage for the UK consumer, what role does the breeding process perform? Tommy Leighton talks to Redeva managing director Ronnie McNicol.
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ArticleBreed to succeed
It can literally take a lifetime of painstaking trials and thousands of pounds to breed a new strawberry variety, or any other berry fruit that will stand the commercial test of time. David Shapley talks to KG Fruits about its relationship with US-based breeding giant Driscoll’s.
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ArticleLocal knowledge pays off
Soft fruit is becoming a key category within the produce department for Asda, and the results are showing through in its impressive growth. A focus on locality, range and variety are all paying off for the retailer. Ed Bedington reports.
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ArticleFairlie speeding along
As part of its continuous quest to improve varieties and plant quality, the South Lincolnshire based soft-fruit specialist Hargreaves Plants Ltd has this year widened its research and development activities. Tony Leighton talks to the company’s recently appointed R&D manager Jane Fairlie.