All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 263
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ArticleNye time for innovation
The herb industry has grown dramatically in the 14 years since specialist herb seed supplier CN Seeds was established. Now farther and son team Chris and Dan Nye who run the company, feel the sector is ready for new varieties.
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ArticleAgrexco’s Granot designs
Agrexco has formed key relationships with growers within the Granot Group in Israel’s Hadera region. Growers here joined forces as an agricultural co-operative to be able to make an impact in the European market and are working hard to innovate and make further in-roads. John Broy reports.
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ArticleFeeling the heat
Climate change may be a contentious subject to some, but as extreme weather conditions become more commonplace, now is the time for growers to act if they are to avoid feeling the heat. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleRight royal revival
Jersey potatoes will aim to reposition themselves this year with the launch of a new campaign. Long-time supporters will be reminded of the unique qualities of Jersey Royals while lifestyle advertising aims to whet the appetite of a younger generation. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleGetting it right first time
Over the last few months this page has covered a range of people related topics, focusing generally on potential HR problems and how to avoid them. However, many organisations still pay little attention to the one single issue that can either cause or prevent many of these ongoing problems.
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ArticleStepac provides scientific answer
In this week’s focus on packaging Stepac reveals scientific research results, Amcor discusses improvement in modified atmosphere packaging, Prepack Systems unveils its D-pack and Leading Edge continues to drive retailer promotions.
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Brand new way to market
Spotting the news last week that use of the famous blue and white Cape brand will be restricted to South African fruit, I
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Muddying the organic waters
The Soil Association has not done itself any favours with its latest anti-supermarket rant. Its survey of the leading
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ArticlePIP at the post
The Pesticides Initiative Programme (PIP), run by fresh produce interprofessional association COLEACP on behalf of the European Commission and the group of African and Caribbean Producers (ACP) states, has reached its halfway point. The five-year PIP began in July 2001 and is scheduled to end in July 2006. COLEACP director Catherine Guichard tells Tommy Leighton about progress to date and her hopes for the PIP between now and completion.
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ArticleKiwis off to a slow start
Wet weather has not dampened expectations for this year’s New Zealand topfruit harvest and despite advancing competition from other southern hemisphere sources, the market for Braeburn, at least, remains clearly defined. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleAvocados caught short
South African avocado growers have been caught short this season with less fruit on the trees, but continuity and quality are vital if consumer confidence is to be maintained. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleAssuring a future
A highly competitive, customer-focused retail sector has enabled the UK to remain at the forefront of quality assurance issues - a position that must be maintained as schemes aim to become more robust. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleTozer - seeds on trial
Tozer Seeds recognises that the herb sector represents a key niche for its business. The company is trialing a host of variations of existing herbs, while Israeli company Genesis Seeds continues its research across various sites.
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ArticleSCA’s storage solution
In this week’s focus on packaging SCA launches its new range of palletainers designed for the storage and movement of fresh produce, Ulma Packaging showcases a recent addition to its range, EFSIS discusses the importance of its standard for food packaging materials and Sharp Interpack produces a range of solutions for Tesco.
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Hectic start for new chief executive
We were delighted to announce last week the appointment of Nigel Jenney as our new chief executive. Nigel brings a real depth
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Add value to your promotions
Marketing means different things to different people in the fresh produce industry. The pressures are such that suppliers
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Ishida continues growth
In this week’s packaging focus, Ishida’s European arm continues to grow following the integration of QualiTech Handling Solutions, while the company’s director of fresh and chilled foods Paul Griffin explains the benefits of a fully integrated packing system, Linpac’s latest product - Maxi Pac makes an impact in the retail sector.
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ArticleConfidence is Golden
Renewed confidence in South Africa’s top fruit industry has translated into a grower-funded campaign for Golden, storage investment and new plantings and a unique and efficient system of supply. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleEnergetic response
With the government working to achieve set targets to combat greenhouse gas emissions, it has never been easier to adopt energy efficient practices, and what better motivation than a reduction in cost? Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleIshida continues growth
In this week’s packaging focus, Ishida’s European arm continues to grow following the integration of QualiTech Handling Solutions, while the company’s director of fresh and chilled foods Paul Griffin explains the benefits of a fully integrated packing system, Linpac’s latest product - Maxi Pac makes an impact in the retail sector.