All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 32

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    How parting with old habits and embracing new technology can improve your business

    2013-04-16T10:16:13Z

    Another year for the fresh produce industry brings more inevitable financial woes, during which many companies will no doubt

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    Sweet progress

    2013-04-16T10:16:12Z

    Sweet potatoes have been one of the vogue fresh produce lines in recent times, but where can the category go from here? Thomas Hobbs puts the question to Scott Farms International

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    Turkish date

    2013-04-16T10:16:12Z

    A year ago Turkey was the partner nation for Fruit Logistica, and the country is back this year with the aim of promoting its wide range of produce once again

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    New York’s Euro crossroads

    2013-04-16T10:16:12Z

    The New York apple industry has enjoyed a long relationship with the UK and European markets but, as Jim Allen, president of the New York Apple Association explains, the future of shipments hangs in the balance

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    Partner UP

    2013-04-16T10:16:11Z

    Becoming partner country for Fruit Logistica is a major commitment, but can give a significant boost to a nation’s profile. John Giles, divisional director at Promar International, analyses what it meant for last year’s partner, Turkey

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    Tough times face SA trade

    2013-04-16T10:16:11Z

    The South African fruit industry is struggling to match last year’s volumes against the backdrop of damaging strikes, writes Fred Meintjes

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    Compass rolls out Be Food Smart programme

    2013-04-16T10:16:11Z

    Compass Group UK & Ireland has teamed up with the Department of Health’s Change4Life programme to roll out a new phase of healthy eating promotion.

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    Striking back

    2013-04-16T10:16:11Z

    Recent worker unrest in South Africa’s fruit regions is not expected to dampen plans to make further improvements to its ethical trade programmes, writes Fred Meintjes

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    Coming up roses

    2013-04-16T10:16:10Z

    South American flower imports have often been associated with value, but in recent years the quality and variety has improved greatly and now florists as well as supermarkets are reaping the rewards. Samantha Lyster reports

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    Chris Redfern: Worrying signs as sterling’s slide continues

    2013-04-16T10:16:10Z

    Although the South African rand and the Swiss franc did even worse than sterling last week, the pound has been looking

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    Chile’s fresh ambition

    2013-04-16T10:16:10Z

    The Chilean fruit industry is being boosted by increasing production and strong interest from the Asian market, but as Fedefruta president Cristián Allendes tells Michael Barker, growers still face a number of major concerns

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    Upwardly mobile

    2013-04-16T10:16:09Z

    Peru has a rapidly developing fresh produce industry and has set its sights on further expansion. Americafruit's Gill McShane visits the South American nation to find out more

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    Britain in Berlin

    2013-04-16T10:16:09Z

    British companies will be better represented than ever before at Fruit Logistica this year, and a new combined stand is expected to attract visitors from all over the world

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    Not a sausage in sight

    2013-04-16T10:16:08Z

    Germany has a somewhat unfair reputation as a land of meat and very little else. However, in its capital city one can be served the world on a plate. Samantha Lyster asked Berlin-based food bloggers and residents to suggest the best places to grab a bite

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    Dude, where’s my fruit?

    2013-04-16T10:16:08Z

    Food Dudes might have started life as a small-scale project aimed at improving kids’ health, but with major plans afoot and a makeover for the characters it now, quite literally, has the world in its sights. Michael Barker finds out more

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    Caught on camera

    2013-04-16T10:16:08Z

    With bananas a favourite among British shoppers, one filmmaker has courted controversy in her attempt to publicise the plight of Africa’s plantation workers. Thomas Hobbs finds out more

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    Your guide to Fruit Logistica 2013

    2013-04-16T10:16:08Z

    Fruit Logistica offers an informative conference programme with a comprehensive overview of markets, products and services across the whole fresh fruit and vegetable value chain. FPJ rounds up what the visitor should look out for

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    The fame game

    2013-04-16T10:16:07Z

    Celebrities are all the rage when it comes to marketing fresh food at the moment, but what do they really bring? Thomas Hobbs asks the question

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    Batting for Sainsbury’s

    2013-04-16T10:16:07Z

    Peter Batt, category manager for fresh produce at Sainsbury’s, is steering the ship at an important time for the retailer. Thomas Hobbs went to meet him

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    Planning ahead

    2013-04-16T10:16:07Z

    With an increasingly unpredictable climate, what can be done to safeguard our horticultural production? Lisa Kjellsson speaks to Dr Julia Wright about what the industry can learn from growers working in extreme climates