All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 277
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ArticleOnion bag wide open
The EU onion crop has to battle with the weather conditions each year. Last year across Europe it had to contend with floods, while this year blistering heat for prolonged periods has raised a whole new host of challenges. John Broy reports.
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ArticleA bitter sweet Symphony
With the Environment Agency slamming major retailers on their pollution records and the EU Waste Directive altered to include biodegradable plastics in its recycling targets ñ isn't there room for some serious improvement in the food packaging industry? Allan Blacher of Symphony Environmental thinks there is.
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ArticleMarkets re-draw waste line
Pure economics will be the main force behind a change in waste disposal practices, but for those that fail to grasp the financial logic, legislative requirements ñ and the potential for large fines to be imposed ñ might also do the trick. Tommy Leighton reports.
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ArticleFrench shape up to changing consumer
French producers have worked hard to keep up with changing preferences for apples, and as younger consumers demand more from their produce, there are new opportunities to explore. From now on the spotlight will be firmly fixed on the marketing challenges as French apples aim to increase their export presence. Emma Hardy reports.
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ArticleFrench raise a resolute smile
Earlier this year France suffered a blow to fruit production in the form of heavy frost. As the exact extent of the damage comes to light the Journal visited France and found producers resolutely optimistic about export potential and promotions as the UK Sunshine Fruits from France campaign continues. Emma Hardy reports.
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Pesticide issue gaining wider understanding
Following the recent problems arising out of residues of 2,4-D on citrus and Bromopropylate on grapes there is a growing understanding both here in the UK and around the world that breaches of the pesticide regulations in the UK either through non-approved uses or MRL exceedences will lead supermarkets to ban the sale of the products.
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Fascinated by summer growth
I've been fascinated this long hot summer watching the growth of prepared fruits in salads. There was a time when retailers seemed to have problems coming up with the right sort of packaging to give a reasonable length of shelf-life without leaking all over the fitment.
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Don't fall into the apathy trap
Pesticides and waste are two subjects about which it is understandable if your first reaction is to hide your head under the
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A poor substitute for real deal
It's only appended to an article in News in Brief but it strikes me that we should all have a close look at the sponsors of
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ArticleSweetcorn ñ get on the Atkins diet
European sweetcorn has all but disappeared from the UK retail shelves this summer, as a tremendous domestic production season provides sufficient volume of cobs to sate growing consumer demand. So, is this a year to be viewed in isolation or the start of a long-term trend. Tommy Leighton talks to Barfoots buyer Peter Atkins.
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ArticleMexico adds to avo mix
Serious shortages have characterised the UK avocado market this year, and as the supply window turns to Mexico, hopes are now pinned on the world's largest avocado producer to maintain volumes, quality and crucially, a stable price. Emma Hardy investigates.
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ArticleNew lease of life
When Liverpool FC went into decline the red half of Merseyside looked to a Frenchman named Gerard to save it. With the city's wholesale market in a similar predicament, Liverpool CC has also gone Gallic, turning to French company Geraud Markets. John Broy reports.
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ArticleTomatoes for tomorrow
The tomato business has developed rapidly in recent years with an increasing array of products to suit all tastes and demands. The Journal talks to Syngenta's product specialist Andrew Stevenson to reveal the implications of such fast-paced change.
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ArticleGolden opportunity
Continued efforts to streamline operations have worked wonders for the South African citrus industry, and as its focus on export markets tightens, a new mandarin cultivar makes its commercial debut in the UK. Emma Hardy reports.
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ArticleMushrooms in a squeeze
The tough conditions that the mushroom industry has been operating within in recent years show no sign of abating. Competition is as fierce as ever particularly from the Netherlands and Poland. But rest assured UK growers are not going to give up ñ not yet anyway. John Broy reports.
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What's in? Open air markets
I suppose it is summertime. Certainly it feels like it in a deserted Rungis. And it is good to know that some summer
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ArticleConvenience sweeps supermarkets
I have always been surprised that retailers have not cottoned on to selling a mix of apple varieties sooner. There are some examples of poly-bagged product admittedly, but is is difficult to see exactly what you are getting regardless of the information on the label, writes the Journal's David Shapley in his regular retail column.
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Whiter than white
It seems that of late bananas have been on the minds not just of Journal staff, as we prepared last week's banana supplement,
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Ride to nowhere
Crazy Brits Andy Elson and Colin Prescott have been strapping themselves into a freezer this week in preparation for a trip
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Lady chases pink pound
Pink Lady apples continue their quest for world domination when they appear at London's Pride in the Park this weekend. The