All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 274
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ArticleIsrael keeps its floral cut
In global terms Israel is one of the largest exporters of cut flowers and although producers have grappled with high production costs, stiff competition and water shortages, technological innovations and new varieties have allowed the industry to continue to bloom. Emma Hatfield reports.
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Autumn bliss makes its mark
David Shapley takes a look around the UK's produce aisles.You can always tell when autumn is in the air. Citrus starts to
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ArticleKenya benefits from PIP programme
In the first of a regular series of features on African, Caribbean and Pacific producing nations, the Journal's spotlight falls on Kenya. Horticulture is one of the most vibrant sectors of the Kenyan economy, ranking second behind tea as a generator of foreign exchange. Some 40,000 tonnes of fresh fruit and vegetables are exported yearly to the European Union by Kenyan producers and exporters. At the top of the list are green beans ñ one of the most important imported horticultural product to the EU from ACP countries ñ with 22,000t, followed by avocados (12,000t) and mange-tout (4,000t). Kenya is the second biggest producer of green beans in the world and the biggest exporter of mange tout to the EU. The production of fresh veg in Kenya rests mainly in the hands of 4,000 small producers.
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The Abar Solution
ABAR Automation specialises in supplying turn key-end-of-line automation solutions. Equipment developed for the fresh produce
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Cheftec gives Beacon the wedge
Demand for char-grilled pepper quarters and wedges for pizza toppings and sandwich fillings has prompted award-winning fresh
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Never look a good adage in the mouth
There's an old Fleet Street adage that a journalist is only as good as his last story. This can, in many cases, be applied to
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Water off an industry's back
Plenty more for the trade to think about again this week, with reports suggesting trouble at mill in the year to come.It
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FPC revises pesticides advice
The Fresh Produce Consortium is revising its pesticides code of practice.
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ArticleUS apples look for capital gains
Washington's apple growers are looking to emulate the success of the UK organic market by increasing domestic consumption and targeting emerging markets. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleCritical time for organics
As the soaring growth rate of the last few years begins to slide, there has been a change in focus in organic fresh produce along the length of the supply chain. Dominic Weaver reports.
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ArticleLow countries on top-fruit high
Dutch and Belgian top-fruit looks set to benefit from a combination of factors, including an improved varietal mix. Meanwhile an excellent growing season, a leaning towards pear production and a depleted European crop should see exports soar. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleThe Abar Solution
Throughout October the Journal is featuring a weekly series examining the latest developments in produce machinery. This week Abar Automation reveals its development of a line of robotic pick and place systems to handle a range of fruit and vegetables. Meanwhile, a rising demand for pizza toppings has prompted Beacon Foods to invest in new machinery.
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A family affair
Adam Bernstein (pictured) 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, David Harvey looks at the intricacies of family businesses.
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Priorities appear misguided
One of the key points I took away from a series of excellent presentations at Bayer's sustainability conference on Tuesday ñ
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ArticlePineapples continue strong performance
A recent letter to The Times suggested that pineapples were first introduced to UK dining tables around 1534, well over 100 years earlier than previously documented. Needless to say the industry has changed a bit since then. Tommy Leighton talks to JP Fruits and Compagnie Fruitiere for the latest news on the UK market.
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ArticleWhen planning makes perfect
Worldwide Fruit represents nearly half of the UK's top-fruit crop and this year expects to increase its volume by 35 per cent on 2002/3. Its strength in East Kent, the fastest expanding top-fruit production region in the UK, and the addition of significant new growers to its stable, are just two reasons for WWF's above industry average performance. An exhaustive long-term planning process, however, has changed producers' outlooks on an industry that is now marching willingly and confidently into the 21st century. Tommy Leighton reports.
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ArticlePumpkins a-plenty
The pumpkin crop will benefit this season from the hot weather as a bumper harvest is predicted. Demand is improving year-on-year, as supermarkets are keen to push the Halloween favourite. John Broy reports.
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ArticleGlasgow kissed by catering boom
Having come through the toughest times in its history, Glasgow's fruit and vegetable market finds itself in an enviable situation. The only market of any consequence in volume terms in Scotland has not only a thriving local environment to draw custom from, but a catchment area that takes in a whole country. Tommy Leighton visited Blochairn Road and first spoke with Glasgow city council's market manager Graham Wallace.
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Time for the UK to find a new leader
It is going to be quite a task replacing a man who has almost single-handedly represented the UK's fresh produce industry on