All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 268
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ArticleChandler’s juicy comments
Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC) deputy director of marketing and global public relations Michelle Chandler gave her views of the challenges facing the citrus industry in the December issue of the Florida Citrus Commission Update. Relating to the current business environment of the orange juice market, she highlights a range of issues.
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ArticleMorocco upgrades to compete
Logistical improvements and better presentation have strengthened Morocco’s citrus offer in recent years, as has this season’s focus on the UK pre-Christmas market. Emma Hatfield reports.
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Belize processes in place
The Belize citrus crop forecast for 2003-04 revealed an expected production of approximately 6.4 million boxes of fruit, mostly for the processing sector. This is an increase of about 20 per cent on last year’s crop.
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ArticleServing up a citrus Treatt
New citrus products are going down a treat in the flavour and fragrance industries, providing another outlet for producers. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleMTEX gets to market early
Jaffa’s post-Christmas easy peeler business goes from strength to strength in the UK, through Mehadrin Tnuport Export. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleSeminis sails on
In response to growing consumer interest in health issues, vegetable seed company Seminis is working hard to develop a range of products with additional health benefits, while maintaining its position as a market leader. John Broy reports.
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ArticleLate, but in good shape
Season extension has been the recent focus of Spanish berry production with attention on early varieties. Unwelcome news then, that thanks to mixed climatic conditions the start of the strawberry season has been delayed. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleSakata holds the key
In the final seed focus, the Journal speaks to two companies that are busy trialing new products. Sakata UK takes us through a range of broccoli, cauliflower and spinach innovations, while Israeli seed specialist Zeraim Gedera reveals that a range of mid 1990s breeding programmes is now bearing fruit.
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ArticleMicrosoft enters the arena
A new IT system will be landing in the fresh produce market place in the next few weeks and this one has the name of the biggest software company in the world attached to it. Cambridge based Anglia Business Computers has teamed up with Microsoft Business Solutions (MBS) to create Linkfresh FP3, an integrated supply chain system with the most powerful platform ever launched into the small and medium sized business arena. Not only that - the companies involved are promising an extraordinarily swift return on investment. Tommy Leighton reports.
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ArticleStePac Xtends itself
The Journal introduced StePac to its readers last year. The company’s president Israel Ben-Tzur tells Tommy Leighton that a customer-driven development strategy continues to pay rich dividends for the post harvest solutions provider.
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ArticleCameo passes taste test
English-grown Cameo has been available and in-store across the UK for four weeks, and exclusive marketing desk Norman Collett reports that sales have progressed “extremely well”.
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ArticleTrade converges on Berlin fair
Fruit Logistica 2004 will host a record number of exhibitors, with figures topping the 1,000 mark for the first time. All the main service providers from growers to retailers will be represented. Organiser Messe Berlin gives you an idea what to expect.
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What you C is not always what you get
Scarcely a week goes by it seems without another worrying development for the non-supermarket sectors of the trade.Multiple
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ArticleTechnological Insight
Insight IT Solutions is located in the rural settings of Ledbury, Herefordshire. This company though is firmly geared up for the 21st century, with a host of IT solutions for the fresh produce industry. John Broy reports.
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ArticleCornish cornucopia
Reports suggest a dynamic year ahead for Cornish brassicas. Producers have focused their efforts on increasing varieties and ensuring continuity while UK retailers have shown their support by programming in good volumes of supply. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleSeminis reveals tips for the top in 2004
The Journal will focus on seeds throughout the remainder of January. This week Seminis unveils a selection of seeds, which following strong performance in early trials and commercial production are now set to go to the next stage. Steve Parrott of Seminis takes us through the potential performers for the season ahead.
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New Year, new look
Just when I thought that the mushroom industry had reached a point where any further opportunities to add value through
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40 years of French pioneering
I must admit to a degree of nostalgia when as a guest of Sopexa, I enjoyed their 40th birthday celebrations last week. It
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Systematic control of import risk
Last week our joint FPC / HM Inspectorate (HMI) / HM Customs working party met at the HMI training centre to review the outcome of the work that has gone into establishing a computer-based risk-assessment system.