All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 272
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ArticleAssuring a nation
With the retailers self-imposed deadline of December 31, 2003 for EurepGAP accreditation for their suppliers fast approaching, and unlikely to be achieved for all products, new quality assurance targets are being set. Certification body Checkmate International (Cmi) believes better guidance is required from EurepGAP, while Tesco has been busy with its own Nature's Choice scheme. John Broy reports.
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Burbank III ñ a philosophy
Three, as the song told us a decade ago, is the magic number. The Burbank trilogy comes to a close in the Journal today, as Tommy Leighton visits Bradford to talk to brothers that run a triumvirate of separate, but in many ways interdependent companies in west Yorkshire. The Parisian connection has formed the foundation for Burbank I and Burbank - part deux. Burbank III charts the impact the French produce, and more, has on three fledgling businesses.
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Morocco plays early card
Moroccan citrus sendings might be segmented across many different markets, but in the lucrative run-up to Christmas, exporters are focusing their efforts on the UK. Emma Hatfield reports.
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Bright outlook for Cyprus
The Cypriot citrus market is looking to build on the success of last season. Ideal growing conditions are delivering quality produce in good volumes and a buoyant export market to the UK is lifting expectations higher. Handlers believe the forthcoming season can be one to remember. John Broy reports.
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Sunny delight
Prospects look bright for Florida citrus as the industry gears up for a bumper crop. But as forecasts soar it is value not quantity that will play a decisive role in the future of the industry. Emma Hatfield finds out why Florida citrus can no longer thrive on volume sendings alone.
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Burbank makes capital gains
In the second part of a three-part series the Journal takes a look at the challenges faced by Burbank when sending an array of quality fruit and vegetables lines across to the UK from Rungis Market, in Paris and how it aims to meets the demands of its London customers. John Broy reports.
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Golden days at Alconeras
Spanish berry specialist Alconeras has been rewarded for its efforts with a regional Golden Strawberry award. The company's UK managing director Bill Ashby tells Tommy Leighton that progress in Huelva will see Spanish strawberries take a greater proportion of the winter berry market.
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Locally minded
As a seed company with sales in more than 150 countries around the world, it would be easy for Seminis Vegetable Seeds to think purely on a global level, disregarding the almost forgotten concepts of seasonality and regionality. But, says special projects manager Steve Parrott, as the newly introduced range shows, this is far from the case.
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Safety first: profit follows
Safety is a topic that when placed on the agenda of a meeting is more often than not met with moans, groans and an expectation
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Healthy collaboration
Representatives of the FPC last week met officials from Defra's Plant Health Inspectorate to discuss possible responses to the new EU plant health directive due to come into force in just over a year.
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Realignment dancing to retail tune
While the potato sector battles against sensational headlines about ring rot and the effect this might have on consumers, the
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Kale a hit for AV Produce
Throughout November the Journal is featuring a weekly focus on winter vegetable lines. This week AV Produce is in the spotlight with its new, shredded Kale packs and the company's Paul Graves explains the benefits of the Produced in Kent initiative.
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ArticleEasy does it
The Israeli citrus industry has felt the squeeze in recent years but confidence is now restored as widespread restructuring and an increase in plantings are set to bear new fruit. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleRoberts stands out in Stoke
The wholesaler Arthur Roberts & Sons is situated in the heart of Stoke-on-Trent in Staffordshire. The company prides itself on the consistent quality service that it has provided over four generations and in the rollercoaster industry of fresh produce this is no mean feat. John Broy reports.
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The power of brands
Brands are threatening to make a comeback in the fresh produce industry but are retailers willing to invest in promotions or do their interests lie solely in own-label goods? Emma Hatfield reports.
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Kale a hit for AV Produce
Throughout November the Journal is featuring a weekly focus on winter vegetable lines. This week AV Produce is in the spotlight with its new, shredded Kale packs and the company's Paul Graves explains the benefits of the Produced in Kent initiative.
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Definition of a bombastic product
Definition as far as taste is concerned with fruit and vegetables has always been a problem. For example, the term “sweet” covers a multitude of possibilities. But, writes David Shapley, any taste criteria cannot include external appearance.
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Sound bites are not enough
The rows over the rights and wrongs of government policy on the fight against obesity are neither here nor there.There are
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Complaints can help
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, Richard de Melim explains why customer complaints are the best things that can happen to your business.
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ArticleFreight expectations
With both sea and air freight becoming increasingly competitive industries, providing a better quality service is the best way of staying ahead of the opposition. Increasing red tape for sea freight is not making it any easier though, and air freight could soon be left behind without technological developments. John Broy reports.