All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 266
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ArticleShamouti to shout about
The jury is out on Israeli Shamouti. Is it a historical variety with limited consumer appeal, or a valuable addition to the orange buyers’ portfolio? Escalating production costs have made this citrus fruit an increasingly unattractive option for growers, but there is still space on the retail shelves for this unique, distinctive fruit. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticlePartners ship
Hellmann Perishable Logistics and Philpot’s have formed a new working partnership, offering an integrated logistics service to importers from source to shelf. Both companies are confident that this will help develop further their respective organisations. John Broy reports.
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ArticleSenegal singing a new tune
Senegal is the 14th largest ACP provider of fresh fruit and vegetables to the European Union. This West African country bordering the North Atlantic Ocean is also the largest ACP exporter of cherry tomatoes and the second supplier of green beans and mangoes to the Union. The horticultural sector in Senegal produces a total output of about 370,000 tonnes every year. While cassava, watermelon, cowpeas, squash, tomato, gombo, diakhatou, aubergine and sesame are among the most important crops produced, 95 per cent of the country’s horticultural production is geared towards domestic consumption.
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ArticleCouncil pushes campaign
In this week’s focus on flowers, the Flower Council of Holland takes a trip to the hairdressers in a new campaign and also launches two new lines for the season. Meanwhile Sainsbury’s reveals plans for a busy Mother’s Day, the Southport Flower show is preparing for its 75th anniversary and Notcutts increases its electric vehicle fleet.
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FReLECTRA provides e-commerce lowdown
E-commerce technologies offer a range of possibilities for improving links, trade and communication networks in horticulture. However the uptake of electronic technologies remains relatively low when compared to other industrial sectors. A European group of consultants (FReLECTRA) has developed a training and information guide to assist horticultural business to better understand the range of options that are available to them.
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FPC Code a giant step for industry
The launch of the 4th Edition of the FPC Code of Practice for the Control of Pesticides has been an important step forward at
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Produce takes the lead - again
I have mixed feelings about the Office of Fair Trading’s review of the supermarkets’ code of practice. Since the
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ArticleProducers feel pear apprehension
European pears have felt the heat this season and despite good storage, many producers are apprehensive about maintaining the quality and continuity of supplies. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleDirect market-ing
Supplier rationalisation, according to 52 per cent of respondents to a recent freshinfo.com poll, will have the biggest effect on the industry in 2004. It has inarguably already had a major impact on countless companies at all levels of the supply chain. Some of those affected have taken matters into their own hands and forsaken the large volume customers for a more direct route to the consumer - farmers’ markets. Tommy Leighton talks to Cheryl Cohen of London Farmers’ Markets, and producer Peter Clarke, whose P&J Clarke has chosen to channel 80 per cent of its fruit and vegetables through this part of the system.
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ArticleFloralinc builds for future
In this week’s focus on flowers, Floralinc reveals how investing in a new packhouse has helped develop the business, and signing up for EurepGAP accreditation is another major step forward. Meanwhile, the South India Floriculture Association expresses its disappointment at a fall in Valentine’s Day exports.
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US retail still shows the way
While the pundits have always claimed that UK supermarkets do the best job in the world, a brief holiday visit to some of the major names in Florida last week showed that the US retailers still have a few tricks up their sleeves, as well as some extra ideas over product and packaging. David Shapley reports.
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Curry finds reality is spice of life
The Curry Commission - Two Years On was not just a back-slapping exercise. There was a real attempt to analyse not only the
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ArticleCueing up for greater efficiency
There have been trials and tribulations for the UK cucumber industry as it makes the leap towards year-round production, but with margins increasingly under pressure much will depend on energy efficient practices and the financial savings that can bring. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleAgrexco spuds take a hike
The reputation of Israeli potatoes has gone from strength to strength in the past few years. This achievement is the result of the considerable hard work and commitment shown by all those involved - starting with the growers in Israel and continuing through to the packers in the UK. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleChips on the blocks
Greater choice has led to an explosion of fast food outlets on the UK’s high streets but has an increased array of products left chilled chips feeling the cold? Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleAgrexco looks for growth
In this week’s focus on flowers, the Journal has a close eye on Valentine’s Day. The Agrexco flower division has barely had time to draw breath in 2004 as it prepares for the Valentine’s and Mother’s Day period. While the Aspect Group is helping Interflora meet its online consumer demands through this busy period.
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Watch out, the taxman’s about
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, be careful who you talk to and where...
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United we stand - and united we fall
For my sins - and I promise you they are few - I have a degree in European Business Studies. Which naturally makes me somewhat
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ArticleChile’s upbeat forecast
A shortfall in Chilean Thompson is anticipated for mid-season and beyond, but the industry is upbeat about the overall outlook for 2003-04.