All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 259
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ArticleSibbit set for first summer in soft fruit
Sainsbury’s will be putting its full weight behind homegrown soft fruit during the coming months. For Craig Sibbit, installed as soft-fruit category buyer at the beginning of this year, his first summer at the helm promises to be action-packed. He spoke to Tommy Leighton.
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ArticleLainton’s knowledge transfer
Somerfield is focused on giving its customers’ quality berries every year, whether it is strawberries, raspberries or blueberries. John Broy spoke to category buyer Ben Lainton who outlined the importance of developing supplier relationships to improve the retailer’s performance.
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ArticleNo Budgen on berry taste
The Budgens soft-fruit category has experienced tremendous growth this year, with sales to date showing a 21 per cent like-for-like uplift. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleHargreaves expands horizons
Another year of growth and change for the soft fruit industry is ahead, according to Paul Taylor, chief executive of Hargreaves Plants. However, Taylor feels that retailers often expect change can take place overnight, which can cause problems for growers and propagators. John Broy reports
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ArticleTake-off for Belgian berry auctions
Berry sales continue to increase at Belgian auction houses, allowing for a new focus on developing production facilities and a significant investment in facilities. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleAlconeras sets high standards
Of the many developments this year in the soft-fruit industry, according to Alconera UK’s managing director Bill Ashby, the two that are having the most profound effect are updated protocols and the enhancement of the berry range. John Broy reports.
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ArticleControlling the changes
International Controlled Atmosphere (ICA) Ltd has been involved in the soft-fruit industry for more than 60 years. Director Andrew Wills gives John Broy the lowdown on the latest developments taking place in the storage industry.
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ArticleMeiosis evaluates main role
Meiosis was established in 1989 as the brainchild of major UK fruit propagators and leading soft-fruit marketing companies. As it extends its breeding programmes further, the company’s Dr David Taylor believes things can only get better. John Broy reports.
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ArticleAdded protection, bigger challenges
Protected cropping brings IPM opportunities and challenges. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleCalifornia creaming
Strawberry devotees got together at the California Strawberry Festival on May 15-16.
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ArticleSupajus provides healthy option
In this week’s profile on juice, with growing concerns in the UK surrounding health issues, the Natural Fruit and Beverage Company has launched Supajus - a new orange juice drink containing 0.1 grammes of pure tuna oil but tastes no different to normal orange juice.
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ArticleWork to rules
Labour has never been a more pertinent issue in the fresh produce industry. From the well-documented difficulties of procuring seasonal pickers to a general decline in skills - many within the industry face a huge challenge to both recruit and maintain adequate levels of staff. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleCherry harvest chopped back
The European cherry harvest has already run into difficulties. Although the UK and Turkish crops have commenced as expected, heavy rains have already dampened expectations in France, Italy and Spain. Emma Hatfield reports.
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The smell of sweet success
Does anyone else sense a change in the atmosphere? It may not have pervaded all categories yet, but the positive consumer