All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 276
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Organics making a noise
Besides the tremendous effects of the heatwave on fresh produce prices over here, some other news attracted my attention in the holiday season in Paris.
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Presenting pre-pack trail-blazers
Presenting fruit in a mixed pack is not new. Papaya and limes have blazed the trail and are available from most retailers. But in Sainsbury's I came across a truly exotic pack of no fewer than seven fruits, admittedly reduced to £1.59, writes the Journal's David Shapley in his regular retail column.
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Keeping tabs on traceability
I have always considered the level of traceability that exists within the fresh produce sector and this industry's willingness
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ArticleSmall veg, big ambition
Baby vegetables have made a big impact on the novelty-driven UK market and their success looks set to continue. From the latest in small sweet potatoes to edible courgette flowers, innovation combined with enhanced breeding techniques will help maintain the maximum appeal of mini-veg. Emma Hardy reports.
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ArticleProgress with PIP
The Pesticides Initiative Programme (PIP) ñ funded by the EU in support of the ACP (African, Caribbean and Pacific) export sector in its efforts to cope with Europe's food quality and safety regulations ñ has reached the half-way stage. Two years after the start of the programme, applications to PIP now represent more than 50 per cent by volume of total fruit and vegetables exported from the ACP countries to Europe. This represents 200,000 tonnes of produce annually, with a value of some 185 million euros.
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Silly season interrupted by sense
I thought we had just managed to scrape through the August "silly season", when everyone is on holiday and good stories are
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Western row cannot cloud real issue
It is to be hoped that the argument at Western International does not overshadow the progress being made towards giving
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Diagnosis crucial to health of spud crop
Defra scientists have developed Pocket Diagnostic®, an invaluable resource for maintaining healthy potato crops
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ArticleMcDonald's heads BP2003 seminar list
PRESSING issues and new opportunities for the UK's potato supply chain industry will be the highlight of British Potato 2003, (September 3 and 4). Organisers, the British Potato Council (BPC), say the seminar topics will give the anticipated 6,000 visitors time to consider their wider business strategy.
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ArticleCarmel sizes fit catering demand
Small-sized potatoes are making a big impact in the catering industry. Agrexco has been taking the sizes from 40mm down and packing them washed in 10kg Carmel cartons exclusively for the open market and catering industry.
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ArticleHow green is my vale?
One of the potato industry's biggest names is once again taking part in, and sponsoring, the British Potato Council's two-day showcase, British Potato. A regular contributor to the industry's flagship events, Greenvale AP will be setting up at the Newark Showground, where visitors will be able to discuss latest advances and recent varietal releases with staff from the company.
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ArticleSolanum keeps striving
With the UK potato season well under way, the opportunity arises to see how the campaign is shaping up. Solanum feels that 2003 could be a very good year and is delighted with the crop performance so far. John Broy reports.
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ArticleBranston hopes for price hike
The fresh potato market continues to undergo rapid changes and recent seasons have seen big switches in variety mix and planted areas. Branston Potatoes feels more than ready and equipped for the future. John Broy reports.
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WTB maps out futures
The WTB (Warenterminboerse Hannover) provides the electronic platform for London potato futures. Hans Christian Koltze (HCK), head of trading operations and surveillance, answers the Journal's questions.
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ArticleThe key to the future
Since its foundation in 1981, when the Scottish Crop Research Institute (SCRI) was given the UK remit for potato research, it has grown into the largest centre for potato research of its kind in the country, if not the world. The Dundee-based institute is well-respected throughout the produce industry for its extensive breeding programmes, expertise in diagnostics and for products such as its decision making computer program, MAPP. This year saw the launch of a new SCRI initiative to bolster its offer of services further still.
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ArticleWard Bekker serves up potato innovations
The potato industry has been transformed by all mechanisation. The Journal highlights four of the latest innovations
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ArticleCobnuts ñ right up Cannon's street
The Kentish cobnut crop is earlier than ever in 2003. Following last year's bumper harvest, expectations were for a smaller yield, but ideal production conditions have taken levels to not far short of 12 months ago. Now, the tricky part ñ where are they going to be sold? Tommy Leighton asks the question.
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Taste or yield ñ the apple conundrum
It is interesting to watch this industry turn full circle. Only three or four years ago, it appeared that taste had fallen way
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ArticleTop of the table
Warm weather sweeping the UK should bring a favourable beginning to the top-fruit season. Growers and suppliers are optimistic of a positive start and with new industry innovations and continued targeted promotional work, the future is looking rosy. John Broy reports.
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ArticleMangoes move up ladder
Produce-savvy consumers are demanding more from their mangoes than ever before and with seasonality, fairtrade and speciality types climbing high on the list of priorities, the race is on for suppliers and retailers to keep up with an increasingly sophisticated demand. Emma Hardy reports.