All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 238
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Biocontrol - the future
With the issue of pesticide residues never far from the front page, biocontrol methods are becoming a must for everyone in the
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Parisian walkways
The Mayor of Paris is very sensitive to any and every topic related to the environment and ecology. One of his first
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Enter the dragon
I have a feeling that even citrus technologists would initially have been stumped by an arrival on Tesco’s shelves
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Mills finale a boon for Corporation
I’m sure he recognises the irony as much as he feels the frustration, but Leif Mills leaves his post as chairman of the
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ArticleBritish tomatoes catch up
Despite the reported demand for home-grown produce, the area devoted to British tomato production has plummeted in recent years. This season has started with some pleasing prices and yields look promising but will the various promotions in store be enough to convince consumers that British is best? Elspeth Waters reports.
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ArticleNew youth ploughs ahead
Continuing on from last week’s feature on the younger generation in the fresh produce sector, this week Anabella de Sousa and Elspeth Waters interview four young people about their experiences and interest in the sector.
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ArticleSticking to your principles
Quality is the watch word for the Re:fresh award winning Waitrose. The retailer is going through a strong period of growth, with new stores in fresh territory and strong sales overall, all backed up by that ever present watch-word - quality. Ed Bedington went to investigate.
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ArticleReduced to tears
The southern hemisphere onion season has started on time, although volumes are lower than normal. With onion prices depressed at the moment and supplies running short for preferred sizes, UK importers are not keen on taking on the price risk for non-programmed volumes. Anabella de Sousa reports.
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ArticleThe waste trap
Waste has become a critical issue for companies in the fresh produce sector, particularly when it comes to health and safety laws. Denise Mylan reports on how to avoid any costly slip ups.
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ArticleThe true rural reality
John Smith, md of Re:fresh Packer of the Year, Greyfriars, tackles some of the serious issues facing those in the fresh produce industry who try to earn a living out in the rural regions of the UK.
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ArticleThe kids are alright
With the ongoing focus on school meals, spurred by Jamie Oliver’s campaign, Elspeth Waters looks into the realities of the growing attention directed towards healthy eating among children and some of the fresh produce initiatives happening elsewhere.
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ArticleThe business budget
With an election on the way, Gordon Brown was expected to deliver a voter-friendly budget, but what about business? Hira Sharma reports.
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Tagging the waste problem
Wholesalers are getting hi-tech when it comes to waste collection at New Covent Garden Market.The market’s waste
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A total waste of time
“Smoke and mirrors”, “ineffective” and “waste of time” are just some of the
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Will Asda now feel the force?
It is impossible to predict what impact the departure of a retailer’s chief executive will have on fresh produce, so
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IFE reflects the regional swing
As an instigator of the first fresh produce show sponsored by the FPJ in Birmingham some 20 years ago, I feel the UK has since
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Surveying the pesticide scene
The results from the Pesticide Residue Committee (PRC) Survey, published on 10 March, suggest that further emphasis is
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Phoenix from the figures
Adam Bernstein a monthly look at one of the legislative aspects that most affect your business, how it is run and how it can
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ArticleMTEX aims for Mor
Mehadrin Tnuport Export has increased the volume of fruit it has sold in Europe this season, but it has not all been easy pickings, as market forces dictate that the natural demand and supply dynamics do not always hold true. But a continuing commitment to the development of mutually beneficial partnerships with its Israeli growers and greater consistency in the performance of its widening basket of fruit has strengthened the hand of the company. Tommy Leighton reports.
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ArticleDutch salad courage
The Netherlands enjoys a good reputation as a reliable supplier of high quality salads. But with ever growing competition, producers can’t afford to be complacent.