All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 26
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Chris Redfern: Euro surges as sterling slides down the charts
It was a cracking week for the euro. The single currency climbed two and a half cents higher against the pound – two per
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New FPJ website set to launch
FPJ's all-new website is set to launch later today at www.fpj.co.uk. The site is currently in the process of going live. Please check back soon!
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Not just for summer
Melons have proved to be a hit through winter thanks to their popularity in both snack and whole fruit sections. Samantha Lyster reports
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Argentina seeks divine intervention
These are strange times for Argentinaand its controversial government, whose attempts to support the domestic market have alienated many importers and exporters. Michael Barker analyses the impact on the fresh produce trade
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Paul Hardy: How research into failing companies made us adapt our fresh produce business technology
Everybody likes to learn about successful businesses, but there never seems to be the same enthusiasm to discuss the subject
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Navigating the rain and snow
Weather conditions in the UK and beyond continue to challenge the vegetable supply chain, but retailsales are just about holding up
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Right Guy for the job
Guy Poskitt has been elected acting chairman of the NFU Horticulture & Potatoes Board as Sarah Dawson takes some time off to have a baby. Kathy Hammond finds out what his priorities are
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Great Scot
Scotland is one of the most important food-growing areas in Europe, especially for potatoes. But there is more to this land than tatties. Samantha Lyster reports
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King of Covent Garden
A veteran of British wholesale and recent MBE honourary for services to catering, it’s fair to say that Peter Fowler is part of the DNA of New Covent Garden Market. Thomas Hobbs and Sophie Gore Browne caught up with him to find out how British wholesale has changed over the years
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Dr Jim Monaghan: Water, water everywhere, but we need to be careful for the days when it’s not there
We have had a very dry one, then a very wet one. Most farmers and growers are wondering what sort of summer we will get this
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Some like it hot in the fresh produce aisle
Life is full of surprises on the produce counter. There's nothing new about radish, but the description "French
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FPJ continues to move with the times
hen Newsweek announced last year that it was ceasing to publish a print edition and was switching entirely to digital, it
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Wintry weather set to cause delays to supply
The cold and snowy weather which has persisted throughout March is expected to cause seasonal delays to some of the UK’s most important crops.
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Chris Redfern: Cyprus proposals make the best of a bad situation
Another week, another solution to the bailout of Cyprus. The previous one foundered after the Cypriot government failed to
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Greenery waits on legal action decision
Dutch fresh produce marketer The Greenery says it will wait before deciding whether or not to take further legal action against rival company Hillfresh International, the company run by three of its former senior executives, after it suffered a fresh setback in its attempt to claim compensation for their departure, Eurofruit reports.
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Seed and soil
Rijk Zwaan field trials manager Martin Kyte reveals some of the findings from the company’s organic demonstration trials
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Dutch evolution
The Dutch salad industry has consistently moved with the times to remain at the forefront of European supply. David Shapley charts its progress over time
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A nod to the best in the fresh produce industry
A busy month for the Fruiterers took in the National Cherry and Soft Fruit Show, as well as the City Food Lecture and the handing out of various award
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Lifetime award for Martin Riggall
Martin Riggall, former chief executive of the Processed Vegetable Growers Association, was handed the lifetime achievement award at this year's Grower of the Year Awards in London.
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Retailers prepared with new pre-packs
ational brands and supporting promotional material that once dominated retail shelves up until the 1980s have lost their