All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 245
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ArticleMr Chairman.. what are we doing on promotion?
John Giles, divisional director, Promar International
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ArticleThe age of the punnet
In recent years the options for grape packaging have advanced way beyond the standard plastic bags for loose grapes. But while some retailers and distributors are paving the way for an influx of more complex bag and punnet designs, others are sticking more firmly to tried-and-tested methods of packaging. Elspeth Waters talks to two supermarket buyers and two UK grape suppliers to gauge opinion in the great grape packaging debate.
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ArticleAutobar sees value in punnets
For Autobar Packaging, a subsidiary of Veriplast International, the recyclable aspect of its PET and PP punnets is a distinct marketing focus, reports Elspeth Waters.
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ArticleItaly on the rebound
As the largest producer of grapes in the world, you would expect Italy to have a huge presence on the UK market. But its share is a paltry five per cent compared to Spain’s 13 and Greece’s 11. Now the traditional Muscat vines are giving way to seedless strains, it could be time for an Italian comeback on the UK scene.
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ArticleMexico spearheads new initiatives
Exporters are keen to strengthen their market position in an increasingly competitive sector.
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ArticleEgyptians increase export potential
With a steadily growing number of EurepGAP and BRC certified farms and grape growing areas Egyptian volumes are increasing every year, reports Anabella de Sousa.
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ArticleMiller brands make inroads
Miller Chemical and Fertiliser Corporation has been operating for over six decades in the fresh produce sector. Since 2002, the company has increased its European presence to enhance the awareness of its products and innovations. Grapes is one sector that keeps Miller particularly busy, writes Anabella de Sousa.
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ArticleOrganic seed gathers pace
Organic seed producers face similar challenges to organic growers. As a result, good quality organic seed is significantly more expensive to produce. Sue Jupe reports.
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Facing up to traceability
Here we are. European regulation 178/2002 on food traceability is now fully operational. Fully, despite the fact the buzz
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Crystal ball gazing a brave move
It is a brave man who is prepared to predict anything for the next 12 months, particularly when it comes to fresh produce. But
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Time to accept your fate?
Another new year and the New Covent Garden’s wholesalers find themselves facing yet another period of uncertainty.The
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What you saw in 2004
Last week on freshinfo, we rounded up the stories most visited by you, our readers, in 2004. For those of you who missed the opportunity to look back on an eventful year, here they are again in one fell swoop.
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ArticleBrands fired up
Can you Taste the Difference in the Garden of Delights? Who says it’s Nature’s Choice? And whose Finest really is Extra Special? Tony Leighton trawls through the ever expanding list of supermarket own-labels and wonders: Are the days of the traditional brand name really numbered, as many suspect?
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ArticleTurkish fail to delight
The number of fruit-bearing citrus trees continues to grow in Turkey because of high local and foreign demand, reports Anabella de Sousa. However, the UK’s appetite for Turkish citrus fruit is not matching the expansion.
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ArticleIvory the ACP engine room
Despite political troubles in the Côte d’Ivoire, as the Ivory Coast is now officially known, the country remains the largest ACP exporter of fresh produce to the European Union.
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ArticleAlliance spurs French spuds
Major French potato distributor Pom’Alliance increases its business in United Kingdom with new products.