All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 30

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    Cameo seeks starring role

    2013-04-16T10:16:36Z

    Weather pressure hasn’t dampened optimism among Cameo growers that the variety can step firmly into the mainstream. Michael Barker reports

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    Don’t bury your head in the sand

    2013-04-16T10:16:36Z

    With the horsemeat scandal engulfing two of the UK’s largest food businesses – and hints at more revelations to come – experts say now is the time for the whole food industry to be checking it has a crisis management plan in place. Samantha Lyster reports

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    Britain’s best foot forward

    2013-04-16T10:16:36Z

    This year Britain was better represented than ever at Fruit Logistica, with a first-ever British reception underlining the strength of the country’s offer. FPJ rounds up the pick of the British news

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    Affirming the link between fresh produce and health

    2013-04-16T10:16:36Z

    In his first column, Professor John Price answers the question of how a paediatrician came to become Master of the Worshipful Company of Fruiterers

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    Spotlight on NPD

    2013-04-16T10:16:35Z

    The global fresh produce trade gathered in Berlin last week for the annual extravaganza that is Fruit Logistica. FPJ picks out some of the most interesting new product developments

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    Robust grape market grows

    2013-04-16T10:16:35Z

    Driven by both increased shopper frequency and new consumers, the grapes market has seen real growth over the last 12 months, despite supply challenges

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    Be prepared for an unexpected crisis

    2013-04-16T10:16:35Z

    What relevance does the horsemeat affair have for fresh produce? Surely such a catastrophic supply chain failure and loss of

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    Chris Redfern: Sterling finds itself at the top of the currency pile

    2013-04-16T10:16:35Z

    It is a while since sterling emerged as the week's top currency performer. Ironically, it last happened on All Fool's Day

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    Yaxley takes London MD role at Tesco

    2013-04-16T10:16:32Z

    Andrew Yaxley has been appointed as Tesco’s newly created managing director for London.

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    New name for IPL

    2013-04-16T10:16:31Z

    Asda has renamed International Produce, its direct sourcing division, in a move that reflects its growing business outside of fruit and veg.

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    Innovation success for Staay Group

    2013-04-16T10:16:30Z

    The Staay Food Group has won the 2013 Fruit Logistica Innovation Award, with UK product Flower Sprouts coming in third.

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    Cash package agreed for EU banana growers

    2013-04-16T10:16:29Z

    A financial aid package for banana growers in some of the European Union's outermost regions, including the Canary Islands, the Azores and Madeira, and French overseas territories, has been approved by MEPs, Eurofruit reports.

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    Purfresh launches Total Active Environment

    2013-04-16T10:16:29Z

    Fresh food supply chain management technology specialist Purfresh has introduced Total Active Environment, a new system designed to create and maintain the optimal conditions for different commodities during transport.

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    Mr Fruitness's 10 recipes of success

    2013-04-16T10:16:29Z

    Tights-clad fresh produce superhero Mr Fruitness has been at Fruit Logistica in Berlin this week emphasising the taste credentials of fruit and veg.

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    Retailers scour the world for new lines

    2013-04-16T10:16:28Z

    Plum varieties arriving from the southern hemisphere with their different skin and flesh colours are usually round. However,

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    Fighting for fair play

    2013-04-16T10:16:28Z

    Suppliers hope that the new Groceries Code Adjudicator, Christine Tacon, can eliminate foul play from the retail supply chain. Thomas Hobbs met her to find out how she plans to do it

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    Keep calm and eat carbs

    2013-04-16T10:16:28Z

    While there is growth in value, the potato market is still suffering a decline in purchases as both cost and carb consciousness play a part in reducing consumption

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    Tough break for cues

    2013-04-16T10:16:28Z

    A growing discrepancy between energy prices and returns has left the UK’s cucumber growers in a supermarket ‘stranglehold’. Lisa Kjellsson reports

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    Nigel Jenney: A night of celebration and maximising trade opportunities between two nations

    2013-04-16T10:16:28Z

    The FPC Annual Dinner at the Savoy with guest nation the Dominican Republic was a resounding success, with a full house again

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    A thorn among roses

    2013-04-16T10:16:28Z

    The flower industry is gearing up for the biggest day of the year, but in the current economic climate not everyone is feeling the love.Lisa Kjellsson reports