All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 257
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New laws to tackle asbestos concerns
Adam Bernstein (pictured right) hosts a monthly look at one of the legislative aspects that most affect your business, how it is run and how it can be more profitable. This month, John Davies analyses changes to regulations concerning the removal of asbestos from the working environment.
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PMA profile
In this month’s profile on the Produce Marketing Association, the US trade association for fruit and vegetables combines with the United Fresh Fruit & Vegetables Association to endorse the US Food and Drug Administration’s Produce Safety Action Plan.
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Greengrocer move stirs the memory
The news that the fortunes of greengrocers might be improved by a new independent lobby certainly stirred a few of my
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A stream of unwanted precedents
Dangerous precedents have been cropping up with some regularity this year. Local councils in Herefordshire, Wiltshire and
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ArticleWasting money?
Businesses now have a duty of care to dispose of their waste properly. Emma Hatfield investigates the most recent innovative developments in produce waste disposal including groundbreaking initiatives in Manchester and Glasgow.
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ArticleCherry revision
Washington cherry growers are gearing up for a bumper crop, and although initial predictions have been revised in the light of unseasonably wet weather, good volumes are still predicted as worldwide demand continues to soar. Emma Hatfield reports.
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Wholesale left outside looking in
June was open-air markets month in Paris. For the second time the municipality ran a seven-day promotion of the dynamism of
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Salad days reinvented
Salad days are here again, and the range of pre-packs, different varieties, sizes and colours seems never ending, writes David Shapley.
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Independent or insular?
I do not know how long it has been since we had a story on the front page about the independent retail sector. Certainly a
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ArticleLamb’s in season
The cultivation of Lamb’s lettuce in Nantes dates back to the 17th century. Much of its success is attributed to the sandy conditions found in the Loire Valley, which provides an ideal environment for the lettuce to grow. French producers are now keen to raise its profile in the UK with increased sendings. John Broy reports.
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ArticleLeaves on the line
With summer officially here, consumer demand for loose and wholehead salads increases. But at the same time, convenience continues to play a huge part in expansion and leaf development in the salad sector. Anabella de Sousa reports.
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ArticleGrimsby guns for fresh foods
The number of food and food-related businesses in North East Lincolnshire is now well in excess of 500 but the go-ahead borough council aims to expand its rate of success. It wants more inward investment and has now set its sights on fresh food producers, offering them an array of come and join us initiatives. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleJuicy Orchard growth
In 2003 the Freshly squeezed juice market continued to grow. The consensus is that this is fuelled in part by the rising media focus on health and well being and Orchard House Foods hopes to take full advantage.
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ArticleStePac spearheads progress
StePac has introduced its modified atmosphere and modified humidity technology for asparagus to European customers, helping them extend shelf and storage life from harvest to the point of consumption.
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Primafruit’s pain barrier
Evesham-based Primafruit took the decision to overhaul its IT system and hopes it will improve how the company operates considerably, according to operations director Sean Foy.
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Seasonal rules should apply to all
At this time of year words such as "new crop" and "new season" spring from the columns of the national media and become part
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Screen test that’s good for us all
Not many companies involved with fruit and vegetables have spent £1 million advertising their wares on the TV. Neither has
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ArticlePicota the crop
There are cherries - and then there are Picota cherries. Consumer research carried out for Foods from Spain in the UK recently revealed that the stalkless Picota is the only type of cherry that has any recognition level to speak of on these shores. The findings from the research formed the basis for the campaign, run for Foods from Spain by Red Communications, that won the inaugural Re:fresh Marketing Campaign of the Year award last month. Tommy Leighton visited the Jerte Valley on the eve of the 2004 Picota season.
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ArticleSummer of success on French horizon
The heat is on for French fruit. Despite expectations for a bountiful summer season across the varied product range, growers and exporters will have to contend with strong European competition as well as the effects of increasing costs of labour. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleThe right formula
After the bad winter crop suffered by some UK growers, early predictions suggest that summer brassicas will inject much needed vigour into the sector. And with a host of health-enhancing properties new varieties will also offer the benefit of further seasonal extension. Emma Hatfield reports.